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February 3, 2017 Front End Chatter #49

Front End Chatter #49

Welcome to FEC49, finally – at least in the sense it’s been a long time coming, not in the conclusive sense. And, despite no actual racing to talk about, we find enough to fill half a podcast: • Why MotoGP team launches are fake news – and, worse, they even have fake soundtracks

• Why testing is a pointless guide to the outcome of the season, but it’s worth taking notice of because it’s some motorbikes going round a track

• Crazy new World Superbike rules

• How BSB should fill a Supersport-sized gap with naked bikes and Moto2

• Who will be the busiest Aussie racer in 2017

• Why this year’s TT will be the best ever

• What that crazy Guy Martin has been saying about his TT comeback and why modern bikes are rubbish

PLUS! We have a few mini-reviews of some 2017 bikes, including:

 

  • Kawasaki’s Z1000SX and why it’s better than before but has odd steering
  • Ducati’s 950 Multistrada and why comparisons are odious
  • Ducati’s sportier-for-2017 Monster 1200 S
  • Suzuki’s perfectly nice but slightly ordinary GSX-S750
  • Ducati’s properly off-road Desert Sled Scrambler

 

Thank you for bearing with us always, please keep emails coming, and we’ll read them out in FEC50…

 

…WHICH WE’RE RECORDING NEXT WEEK, WE PROMISE!

 

@SimonHbikes

@Mufga

anything@frontendchatter.com

www.frontendchatter.com

February 3, 2017 Front End Chatter #49

Front End Chatter #49

Welcome to FEC49, finally – at least in the sense it’s been a long time coming, not in the conclusive sense. And, despite no actual racing to talk about, we find enough to fill half a podcast:

• Why MotoGP team launches are fake news – and, worse, they even have fake soundtracks

• Why testing is a pointless guide to the outcome of the season, but it’s worth taking notice of because it’s some motorbikes going round a track

• Crazy new World Superbike rules

• How BSB should fill a Supersport-sized gap with naked bikes and Moto2

• Who will be the busiest Aussie racer in 2017

• Why this year’s TT will be the best ever

• What that crazy Guy Martin has been saying about his TT comeback and why modern bikes are rubbish

PLUS! We have a few mini-reviews of some 2017 bikes, including:

 

  • Kawasaki’s Z1000SX and why it’s better than before but has odd steering
  • Ducati’s 950 Multistrada and why comparisons are odious
  • Ducati’s sportier-for-2017 Monster 1200 S
  • Suzuki’s perfectly nice but slightly ordinary GSX-S750
  • Ducati’s properly off-road Desert Sled Scrambler

 

Thank you for bearing with us always, please keep emails coming, and we’ll read them out in FEC50…

 

…WHICH WE’RE RECORDING NEXT WEEK, WE PROMISE!

 

@SimonHbikes

@Mufga

anything@frontendchatter.com

www.frontendchatter.com

February 3, 2017 The Cambered Corner Episode 14 – Jay Alley

The Cambered Corner Episode 14 – Jay Alley

Today we take a look at the art and craft of motorsport photography with the highly talented Jay Alley. Jay is one of the staff photographers for Motorsport.com, an AP photographer, and Chief Photographer for the ARCA Racing Series. He has created magnificent images of a wide variety of racing including IndyCar, Formula 1, NASCAR, ARCA, USAC, myriad sports car series and this year he will be making the trip to the Circuit de la Sarthe to photograph the 24 Hours of Le Mans. His extensive resume reaches all the way back to 1984 and has seen a huge evolution in both motorsport and photography. Through it all, though, there is the constant of ensuring solid composition and exposure, and the thrill that only speed can deliver.

February 3, 2017 The Cambered Corner Episode 14 – Jay Alley

The Cambered Corner Episode 14 – Jay Alley

Today we take a look at the art and craft of motorsport photography with the highly talented Jay Alley. Jay is one of the staff photographers for Motorsport.com, an AP photographer, and Chief Photographer for the ARCA Racing Series. He has created magnificent images of a wide variety of racing including IndyCar, Formula 1, NASCAR, ARCA, USAC, myriad sports car series and this year he will be making the trip to the Circuit de la Sarthe to photograph the 24 Hours of Le Mans. His extensive resume reaches all the way back to 1984 and has seen a huge evolution in both motorsport and photography. Through it all, though, there is the constant of ensuring solid composition and exposure, and the thrill that only speed can deliver.