Loris Capirossi #65

The Man

"Capirex"

 

The Machine

Ducati Desmosedici GP06



Born: April 4, 1973

Hometown : Castel San Pietro, Italy

Height: 5' 5

Weight: 130 lbs

Marital Status: Married

Hobbies: Motocross, trials, cycling

Team: Marlboro Ducati


2006 MotoGP Season
Round

Race

Finished

Standing

1 2006 MotoGP Jerez

1st

 
2 2006 MotoGP Qatar

3rd

 
3 2006 MotoGP Turkey

6th

 
4 2006 MotoGP Shanghai

8th

 
5 2006 MotoGP Le Mans

2nd

 
6 2006 MotoGP Mugello

2nd

 
7 2006 MotoGP Catalunya

DNF

 
8 2006 MotoGP Assen

15th 

 
9 2006 MotoGP Donington Park

9th

4th

10 2006 MotoGP Sachsenring

 5th

 5th

11 2006 MotoGP Laguna Seca

 8th

 4th

12 2006 MotoGP Brno

 1st

 5th

13 2006 MotoGP Sepang

 2nd

4th

14 2006 MotoGP Phillip Island

 7th

 5th

15 2006 MotoGP Twin Ring Motegi    
16 2006 MotoGP Estoril    
17 2006 MotoGP Valencia    
 
   
Engine  
Engine type: Liquid-cooled, 90 degree V4 four-stroke
Displacement: 989 cc
Ignition: Magneti Marelli
Carburation: Indirect Magneti Marelli electronic injection, four throttle bodies with injectors above butterfly valves 
Lubrication system:  
Data recording:  
Maximum power: 235+ hp @ 16500 rpm
Maximum speed: Over 205mph
   
Transmission  
Type: Six-speed cassette-type gearbox, with alternative gear ratios available 
Primary drive:  
Clutch: Dry multiplate slipper clutch  
Final drive: Chain
   
Chassis / running gear  
Frame type: Tubular steel trellis-style chassis, pressed aluminium swingarm
Front suspension: Öhlins upside-down 42 mm front forks
Rear suspension: Öhlins rear shock absorber
Front/rear wheels:  
Front/rear tires: Bridgestone 16.5" front and rear
Front brake: Brembo, two 320 mm carbon front discs with four-piston calipers
Rear Brake: Single stainless steel rear disc with two-piston caliper
Weight: 326 lbs, in accordance with FIM regulations
Fuel capacity: 5.8 gal., in accordance with FIM regulations