Ducati Corse has unveiled its 2009 Desmosedici GP9 at Catalunya this afternoon and although it looks very similar to the current bikes, there are some interesting changes under the fairing.
For the first time, the bike is using a carbon-fibre frame instead of the usual steel trellis chasis and it isn't connected to the rear cylinder either. Test rider Vito Guareshi has been riding the bike on closed circuits so far this year, but reigning MotoGP champ Casey Stoner has been out on the bike this afternoon.