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RE: 06 MOTO GP season - 6/25/2006 7:40:53 AM

Frerice

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Now, let's see what has to be said.

Nicky should take advantage of this opportunity (i.e. Rossi with a broken wrist), 'cause when Rossi comes back next year it will be with a vengance.

IMO, I think Yamaha has a plot to keep Rossi racing:

Mechanical problems earlier on
Tire problems in China, etc.

Without Rossi Yamaha doesn't have any strong riders or team(s). I'm sure it was Rossi's team and testing that helped design the new R6. Think about it, once Rossi, and his team, left Honda, the Honda design has remained, for the most part, unchanged. Everything trickles down from racing and will be interesting to see where Road Racing goes when/if Rossi leaves. Look at Suzuki...

In the 2008 season MotoGP will go to 800cc, at this point I've only heard of Ducati started testing. Suzuki already has a 750, so the step up shouldn't be a problem. Yamaha needs a team to help design and test their bikes. I'm sure Honda's R&D and racing teams are extensive enough to come up with something. Honda can design a bike with its eyes closed and their reputation exceeds all. Honda has about three corners of the market and Suzuki has one.

Its all about selling bikes $$$

I just read, that BMW will be entering the MotoGP,

, check it out Euro Gossip - June

Well Nicki did it, I knew yesterday, but didn't want to spoil it for anyone.

< Message edited by Frerice -- 6/26/2006 7:10:09 AM >

(in reply to Leif)