Written by Editorial Team
April 23, 2009 0Add
Casey Stoner Uses the Latest Accessories
Casey Stoner, an Australian motorcycle racer, has built up an incredible series of victories in his career, racing with motorcycles from manufacturers like Aprilia and Ducati. Hailing from Southport, Queensland, he moved at a young age to the UK to chase the dream of a career in grand prix motorcycle racing. In 2007, he achieved the title of MotoGP World Champion for his wins on the racing calendar.
Along with on-the-track skill, Stoner's use of the latest racing accessories and equipment help to keep him at the top of the circuit.
In 2002, 2003 and 2005, Casey Stoner rode Aprilia superbikes, models RS250, RS125, and RSA250. Aprilia is one of the seven brands owned by Piaggio, and started off manufacturing scooters.
However, in recent years, they have become synonymous with top of the line racing bikes. Aprilia superbikes have seen their greatest success in the smaller classes. While Aprilia’s larger bikes (like the legendary RS3 “Cube”) have contributed to huge advances in the manufacture and technology of racing bikes, they have not had outstanding race performance. Stoner has competed predominantly in the lower class races, and early in his career Aprilia motorcycles were the obvious choice.
For the past three years, Casey Stoner has used the most recent
Ducati models, the GP7, GP8, and GP9. Ducati is one of the legends among motorcycle manufacturers. Although Ducati was founded in 1926, the company has only fielded MotoGP racing teams since 2003. In the Superbike World Championship, Ducati has accumulated more wins than any other motorcycle manufacturer. The Ducati series has seen some major changes over the years, but what started as a prototype for
MotoGP racing competitions has become a mainstay powerhouse. While 2008's GP8 made major changes to the Ducati design, such as alterations in the rigidity of the bike's frame. However, Casey Stoner's current ride, the GP9, which utilizes a distinctive carbon fiber chassis, as opposed to Ducati's traditional steel chassis.
The powerful Ducati advantage has actually drawn some criticism for
Casey Stoner, as he's seen as having had an unfair advantage. This complaint merely points to the power and utility of the Ducati GP series' design.
While skill of the rider is of ultimate importance in motorcycle races, the bike itself can make all the difference. Brands like Ducati and Aprilia have helped Casey Stoner to achieve his current success, and they can give a helping hand to any motorcycle racer.
