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Dazza

Joined May 2005

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Shanghai

Discussion Starter
• Mar 22, 2006

• #1

Hey,

Just read a small article today...cos thats all i can take right now tongue.gif

Kenny Roberts Senior has warned his rivals, that his team could be serious contenders this year.

He goes on to state that Team KR will be winners again after securing Honda engines and taking on KRJ ...ex champ here don't forget!!

Its good for them to have a good engine and would be good to see them competitive...

But what is everyone elses take on this new development??


Fantasy team reshuffle ...perhaps?? wink.gif

 

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richo

Joined Dec 2005

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• Mar 22, 2006

• #2

Think Kenny's just putting himself in a more mentally secure position. I'd be surprised if he took a win. Both him and the KR Honda are pretty good, but there's some real stiff competition. Really, he only had one impressive result in preseason and that was months ago. I'd like to see him do well, mostly because he's the son of one of my favourite racers of all time, but low budget teams really struggle in 4 stroke GP racing. I really hope he can do well, just to prove 4 stroke racing is about Innovation just as much as investment.
I wonder if KRSR's "Homemade RCV" Will do better than the real Hondas due ti the fact that it dosen't share their chassis therefore their chassis problems. Is he on the Made-for-M1 Michelins?

 

Austin

Joined Mar 2005

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Woody Creek

• Mar 22, 2006

• #3

I think they can be very competitive. They have the best powerplant in the series, some of the best chassis builders in the series, a former World Champion at the controls and an ambitious front office. Yes, Team KR Honda are Michelin shod for 2006 as they were for 2005.

 

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richo

Joined Dec 2005

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• Mar 22, 2006

• #4

I'm sure they can be competitive, and they'll do better than the likes of WCM, but still, an ageing KRJR on a shoestring budget bike up against dominant Camel M1s? Or incredibly in-form Ducatis? I wouldn't count him out for a podium and a few top 5 finishes, but I don't think they'll be one of the most competitive teams, and a win would be a big surprise.

 

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thirty4

Joined Mar 2006

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CA NV HK HCMC

• Mar 22, 2006

• #5

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (richo @ Mar 22 2006, 10:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I'm sure they can be competitive, and they'll do better than the likes of WCM, but still, an ageing KRJR on a shoestring budget bike up against dominant Camel M1s? Or incredibly in-form Ducatis? I wouldn't count him out for a podium and a few top 5 finishes, but I don't think they'll be one of the most competitive teams, and a win would be a big surprise.
after last season i think ktm sucks a$$
i still hate honda and pepole who race civics

but i hope the best for king kenny

 

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richo

Joined Dec 2005

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• Mar 22, 2006

• #6

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (thirty4 @ Mar 23 2006, 09:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>after last season i think ktm sucks a$$

That's why Team KR's got RCV motors now.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (thirty4 @ Mar 23 2006, 09:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>i still hate honda and pepole who race civics

Yer not alone, mate!

Welcome to the site!

 

Austin

Joined Mar 2005

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Woody Creek

• Mar 22, 2006

• #7

They may not be on a shoe string budget for much longer. There was an article with KRSR not too long ago and he talked about sponsors. He said that there has never been more interest in the team but that he is really looking for a sponsor who is committed to a long term deal but with the current instability of the sport most sponsors are looking for short term deals.

 

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richo

Joined Dec 2005

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• Mar 22, 2006

• #8

But even with a sponsor, I think he'll be strapped for cash as he dosen't have a factory behind him. Honda only do his engines. Mind you, a team as talented as Team KR probably dosen't need it. Hope ole King Kenny gets a sponsor, though

 

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TopCat

Joined Feb 2006

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• Mar 23, 2006

• #9

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (richo @ Mar 22 2006, 10:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I'm sure they can be competitive, and they'll do better than the likes of WCM, but still, an ageing KRJR on a shoestring budget bike up against dominant Camel M1s? Or incredibly in-form Ducatis? I wouldn't count him out for a podium and a few top 5 finishes, but I don't think they'll be one of the most competitive teams, and a win would be a big surprise.

It would be hard to get a win this year for KR, but I wouldn't rule it out,..

as we know they have the plant now, instead of half arsed KTM ....., and as we know soem of the other satalite Honda teams were much better than the so called Factory team,.

also remember McWilliams put the KR framed bike on Pole in Phillip island simple because is was such a sweet handling frame, and he could let it 'flow' round that curcuit, obviously when it came to racing he was blew away as the KR lump had no grunt and once you parked am M1 or RCV in front of it the mommentum was gone,.

now if they can get that frame to handle the xtra power in that wee frame

, and KR jnr is by no means adone & dusted just yet

Hmmm,. will be good to watch,.

also Jerez is not a Horse Power circuit as such,. so we should get a good indication of whats ahead for them

 

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skidmark

Joined Feb 2006

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Ireland

• Mar 23, 2006

• #10

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ooost @ Mar 22 2006, 10:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I think they can be very competitive. They have the best powerplant in the series, some of the best chassis builders in the series, a former World Champion at the controls and an ambitious front office. Yes, Team KR Honda are Michelin shod for 2006 as they were for 2005.


Wooaaooh hold on guys, Ooost is right here. KR has just as much chance of winning a race as say Barros in Portugal last year. He's got more talent and consistency than Barros but has had seriuos motivation problems. He's an ex world-champ that has been riding utter crap machinery for the past 5 years. If he gets his head right he'll do good. The Suzuki he won the world title on wasn't exactly the best bike in the paddock at that time either. I won't be a bit surprised if he bags a win. He will be on the podium a few times for sure.

 

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Dazza

Joined May 2005

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Shanghai

Discussion Starter
• Mar 23, 2006

• #11

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (thirty4 @ Mar 22 2006, 11:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>after last season i think ktm sucks a$$
i still hate honda and pepole who race civics

but i hope the best for king kenny

Welcome to the forum, are you Hong Kong based or eleswhere??

Back to the discussion heres hoping that the KR team pull a few suprises this season ..

 

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richo

Joined Dec 2005

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• Mar 23, 2006

• #12

You guys think the new KR bike is better than a factory GSV-R? (Wouldn't be hard to beat) What about the new air valve one? It's taking Hopper to the top of the timesheets, can't be that bad. It's going faster than the KR Honda, too.
I don't doubt KRJR's ability, it's the bike I question. I mean sure, it's got an RCV donk, Michelin hoops, and the chassis is pretty good, but it's still one of those small budget bikes without factory support or funding. They don't have a history of doing well. That said, with the recourses at his disposal KRSR made a good choice to make his own RCV rather than becoming another high operating cost Honda team

 

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The Doctor

Joined Jul 2005

954 Posts | 9+

Philadelphia-suburbs

• Mar 23, 2006

• #13

I think the only way KRJR will end up on a podium is in a wet race. Other than that...I think the competition will be too strong for Roberts this year.

 

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thirty4

Joined Mar 2006

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CA NV HK HCMC

• Mar 23, 2006

• #14

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dazza @ Mar 23 2006, 10:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Welcome to the forum, are you Hong Kong based or eleswhere??

Back to the discussion heres hoping that the KR team pull a few suprises this season ..
USA sunny california (northern ca)
i chose HK flag because they did not give the option of (south) Viet-nam



i have to pull the underdog and king Kenny is the man

of cource VR will dominate again
i would like to hate 46 but the bastich keeps winning and it makes it hard

 

BEN

Joined Sep 2005

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Lancashire UK

• Mar 23, 2006

• #15

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (thirty4 @ Mar 23 2006, 08:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>USA sunny california (northern ca)
i chose HK flag because they did not give the option of (south) Viet-nam

I'll try and find the flag and add it to the database

Welcome aboard!

 

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rossi 46 winner

Joined Apr 2005

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northants

• Mar 23, 2006

• #16

i really cant c where all this i like to hate rossi cums from,, wot has rossi done which peeps hate him for?

 

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thirty4

Joined Mar 2006

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CA NV HK HCMC

• Mar 23, 2006

• #17

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BEN @ Mar 23 2006, 08:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I'll try and find the flag and add it to the database

Welcome aboard!
Not the commie flag please.
I want the yellow with three red stripes that represents viet comunity in USA
Ca mun (viet for thank you)

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rossi 46 winner @ Mar 23 2006, 09:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>i really cant c where all this i like to hate rossi cums from,, wot has rossi done which peeps hate him for?
Winning too much does one of two things
you love him
or you hate him

as long as rossi keeps beating little niki round the track he's alright by me.
i do hate niki H though dont like his attitude, he's still young though mabe he'll grow up.

 

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richo

Joined Dec 2005

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• Mar 23, 2006

• #18

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (thirty4 @ Mar 24 2006, 07:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>as long as rossi keeps beating little niki round the track he's alright by me.
i do hate niki H though dont like his attitude, he's still young though mabe he'll grow up.

Ooh, that's gonna piss some people off

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rossi 46 winner @ Mar 24 2006, 07:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>i really cant c where all this i like to hate rossi cums from,, wot has rossi done which peeps hate him for?

I can give you some reasons why people on this site dislike the Doctor:
1) He wins so much that their favourite riders never get a chance
2) He can be a prick sometimes (Ask Hopper, Gibbers or Biaggi)
3) He's not Spanish

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Doctor @ Mar 24 2006, 12:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I think the only way KRJR will end up on a podium is in a wet race. Other than that...I think the competition will be too strong for Roberts this year.

Probably true, wet races provide an oppourtunity for less powerful bikes (ZX-RR, GSV-R, ect.) to do well because not even a GP rider can use 250 horses in the wet. And I know KR have got the most powerful donk, but Honda are still servicing it and I wouldn't be surprised if it's been de-tuned a bit as part of the contract. Because Honda wouldn't want KRJR to do so well that he'd be flogging their factory bikes on a weekly basis, and Team KR were probably so desperate for a motor that they were in no position to negotiate.