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DUCAtt ,/ \-^ N Ploying Leqpfrog This photo taken at the end of 1985 shows Eddie Lawson (left) and Freddie Spencer doinS their annual passing of the 500cc Grand Prix crown. Betlveen 1983-89 the two riders dominated Grand Prix racing, with Spencer taking the title in '83 and '85, while also taking the 250 Grand Prix title in '85. Lawson took the title in '84, '86, '88 and '89. The only rider able to stop the duo during their streak was Whyne 'Gardner who managed to lift the title for one year in '87. duced in 1994. The 600wasa less intimidating, yet high qualit/, pedorm- ance-oriented entry into the world of Ducati. The sales success ofthe smallest f4onster have been amazing. Growing popularity led to the introduction of the Monster 600 Dark in 1998. The idea of the Dark was born based on the observation that so many l"lonsters were being cus- tomized and what better place to start than with the "blank canvas" of the Dark's matte-black paint iob, The "Dark" became astyle unto itself with its understated attitude and even more essential and fashionable look. The next stage in development was a substantial restyling ofthe entire Monster family in 2000. Fuel tank, seat, tail section, and many other compo- nents were reshaped and modernized. 2002 saw the first maior re-engi- neerinS of the original 600 with the launch of the 14onster 620ie. lt was the first middleweight Monster to be fuel injected, and this was combined with siSnificant engine, frame and sLrs- pension advancemens and updates, The restrlt was a more powerful, smoother running bike that achieved new levels of reliability and efficien+ This long success story now sets the stage for the next evolution of middleweiSht Monsters, and the introduction of the new Ducati Monster 695. To cast your vote, log on to www.cyclenews.com. Web lrrsire CgdGn€ws.com FGader poll question of th. r,r..k liE- Now that Makita Suzuki's Ricky Carmichael has the series points lead in the Amp'd Mobile AMA Supercross Series, and taking into account the shoul- der iniury sufiered by Team Yamaha's Chad Reed, do you think that Carmichael will win any more races in the remaininS five rounds? A. Yes, Carmichael will continue to keep the pressure on his closest competitors by beating them. - Online poll r€sults from Iast week Which Daytona Bike Week performance was the most impressive? A Ricky Carmichael's Daytona Supercross win. 22li4 B. Davi Mill5aps's Supercross Lites win. 403 C. Mat Mladin's Superbike pole po,sition and yictory. 532 D. lake Zemke's Daytona 200 win. 605 E. Keyin Vames's Short Track win. 365 F. Bryan Smith's Short Track win, 251 G. ,ami€ HackinS's Superstq.k win. 249 H. Roger Lee Hayden's Supersport win. 674 l. Mike Lafferty's Alligator Enduro yictory. 702 (37.63%) (6.640/o) (8.77 ' (9.97o/ol (6.0 r o/o) (4.t49o) (4. r 006) (t t.tlo/o) (tt.sl , - I g I Q? ---l'{ Total Replies : 6069 CYCLE NEWS . MARCH 29, ?006 93 ,i v j, / _l L 1 4= -t ! ; \ I \\ i :*-:-:::N (_ A..I , fr \l / D ,l) \/, g I :, B, No, Carmichael will play it safe and do only what he has to do to land the title. 9.