Spain WSBK: Aprilia seal third Manufacturers "Bringing up the rear, meantime, is Ducati, the Italian marque's struggle to get the new 1199 Panigale dialled in hampered by a series of set-up issues and costly injuries for its riders, including Carlos Checa. The most successful manufacturer in the history of World Superbikes, finishing sixth and last of the full-time manufacturers is likely to be felt deeply in Bologna".
Painful reading. Theyll be back on top again Im sure. ( Aprilia are in real trouble too according to Italian media. They have just pimped too much money into the RSV ).
Fair dues to 'prila though...years ago they just made crappy peds and nice little 250's...i used to say, if only they made a big bruiser 1000..then came the ugly early milles, but i think that the current bikes are great...if not as charismatic as Ducati's...
