Kawasaki To Drop Support For Hayate

As if this wasn't predictable? The whole Hayate ........ was just put there to gain one extra bike. Kawasaki had pulled out - why would they develop the bike? Melandri to be last every race of the season. I wonder what odds I'd get for that.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Son of Doohan @ Mar 19 2009, 08:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>As if this wasn't predictable? The whole Hayate ........ was just put there to gain one extra bike. Kawasaki had pulled out - why would they develop the bike? Melandri to be last every race of the season. I wonder what odds I'd get for that.

So basically same as last year then.
I actually think the Kawa bike is not as bad as most people think. I will actually be very interested to see what Marco can do on it.
Will be a few red faces if he starts beating rev limited satelite Honda bikes.

What's the point of this bike? Why embarrass the championship with a contender like this? Oh... wait.... MotoGP isn't racing anymore anyway. So all is good. Continue on.

Call me when there is a lead change after the first lap in a race.

he should have taken the year off....see at the back Marco

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Hayden Fan @ Mar 19 2009, 05:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>What's the point of this bike? Why embarrass the championship with a contender like this? Oh... wait.... MotoGP isn't racing anymore anyway. So all is good. Continue on.

Call me when there is a lead change after the first lap in a race.

I have been a long time reader of this site, I just have to post something now and get this off my
chest. Why is everybody so negative when it comes to MotoGP now days? Sure the racing is not
like Leguna Seca 2008 all the time, but hey, as a true fan of motogp and long time follower, I can
say I simply enjoy hearing the sounds of those beasts and honoring the riders taming them. This is prototype racing, the pinnacle of motorcycle technology and development, this is the primary goal, and for true fans, watching the practices, qualifications and races is part of the love of motogp, and if from time to time we get a battle for the ages, well then thats just icing on the cake! As for WSBK, yes I follow this as well, and sure there are more battles, but In my opinion, Motogp will always take priority, even if the races are not as "exciting", since not everything in life is about excitement, but about the goals and ambitious drive to achieve a better racing machine, whatever the consequences. Take care,

-Mike.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MikePio @ Mar 19 2009, 10:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I have been a long time reader of this site, I just have to post something now and get this off my
chest. Why is everybody so negative when it comes to MotoGP now days? Sure the racing is not
like Leguna Seca 2008 all the time, but hey, as a true fan of motogp and long time follower, I can
say I simply enjoy hearing the sounds of those beasts and honoring the riders taming them. This is prototype racing, the pinnacle of motorcycle technology and development, this is the primary goal, and for true fans, watching the practices, qualifications and races is part of the love of motogp, and if from time to time we get a battle for the ages, well then thats just icing on the cake! As for WSBK, yes I follow this as well, and sure there are more battles, but In my opinion, Motogp will always take priority, even if the races are not as "exciting", since not everything in life is about excitement, but about the goals and ambitious drive to achieve a better racing machine, whatever the consequences. Take care,

-Mike.
I could virtually guarantee virtually everyone on this site wants motoGP to be the pinnacle. It's the ....... clowns running the sport who are ruining it. We know what the four stroke era is capable of - the 990's I think everyone agrees were brilliant. Dorna in collusion with honda changed the rules and have ...... it. Pretty simple really - 990's, less electronics, bigger grids and we'll all be happy.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Son of Doohan @ Mar 19 2009, 08:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I could virtually guarantee virtually everyone on this site wants motoGP to be the pinnacle. It's the ....... clowns running the sport who are ruining it. We know what the four stroke era is capable of - the 990's I think everyone agrees were brilliant. Dorna in collusion with honda changed the rules and have ...... it. Pretty simple really - 990's, less electronics, bigger grids and we'll all be happy.


MotoGP is still the pinnacle, but it has placed itself with the rules that has allowed World Superbike to come close and be a serious rival to the series.

I knew WSBK has really taken a large chunk of of MotoGP when Max Biaggi made the move to the series.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Son of Doohan @ Mar 19 2009, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I could virtually guarantee virtually everyone on this site wants motoGP to be the pinnacle. It's the ....... clowns running the sport who are ruining it. We know what the four stroke era is capable of - the 990's I think everyone agrees were brilliant. Dorna in collusion with honda changed the rules and have ...... it. Pretty simple really - 990's, less electronics, bigger grids and we'll all be happy.
Dont think many will argue with that well mabe tom and bm

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (roger-m @ Mar 19 2009, 07:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Dont think many will argue with that well mabe tom and bm

yeah well no one cares what .... have to say...their breath smells like ....

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (xx CURVE xx @ Mar 19 2009, 12:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>yeah well no one cares what .... have to say...their breath smells like ....

Melandri knew about the level of support he was getting because he commented on it in an article on MotoGP.com a week or two ago and surely he would have wanted to know before signing the contract and committing to the season.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/Melandr...gns+with+Hayate

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (xx CURVE xx @ Mar 19 2009, 01:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>yeah well no one cares what .... have to say...their breath smells like ....
BEtter watch out curve you may get called a bigot. lol

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Son of Doohan @ Mar 19 2009, 01:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I could virtually guarantee virtually everyone on this site wants motoGP to be the pinnacle. It's the ....... clowns running the sport who are ruining it. We know what the four stroke era is capable of - the 990's I think everyone agrees were brilliant. Dorna in collusion with honda changed the rules and have ...... it. Pretty simple really - 990's, less electronics, bigger grids and we'll all be happy.
Look at just a few years ago when the 990's came into the series. You have guys running pretty close together although Vale is usually running away with it most of the time still others won races and had decent enough chances if they got the setups right for that day.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ROCKGOD01 @ Mar 19 2009, 06:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Look at just a few years ago when the 990's came into the series. You have guys running pretty close together although Vale is usually running away with it most of the time still others won races and had decent enough chances if they got the setups right for that day.
Bigot

The whole notion of displacement restrictions is backward looking and expensive. Top speed and weight restrictions would allow for a more profitable free flowing and competitive environment.

The single tire rule and rim specs are good, but should be open to bidding every 3 years.

Also, MotoGP needs more races that it promotes with local governments. 1 or 2 more in the US, bring in Brazil, add a Monaco style street course, Hong Kong, St Petersberg or Moscow, etc.

They also need to promote racing and trackdays through dealers an manufacturers. Like you get a free MotoGP ticket when you do a trackday or buy a bike.

More varied sponsorship, like start/finish like logos etc would be good too.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Son of Doohan @ Mar 19 2009, 07:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I could virtually guarantee virtually everyone on this site wants motoGP to be the pinnacle. It's the ....... clowns running the sport who are ruining it. We know what the four stroke era is capable of - the 990's I think everyone agrees were brilliant. Dorna in collusion with honda changed the rules and have ...... it. Pretty simple really - 990's, less electronics, bigger grids and we'll all be happy.
Sound post.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (clarkjw @ Mar 19 2009, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Also, MotoGP needs more races that it promotes with local governments. 1 or 2 more in the US, bring in Brazil, add a Monaco style street course, Hong Kong, St Petersberg or Moscow, etc.
The US is a big market but I can't imagine more than two rounds in this country. A street course!?!?! You can't be serious, can you?

Back to the topic at hand, good on you Dorna. Give the money to a factory who doesn't have any desire to improve their offer or be there in the first place. That makes sense. All the while you have guys like KR, Ilmor and the MotoCysz guys busting their ... and spending money to try and get to grand prix. But those guys don't have that big factory appeal and certainly no money to persuade Dorna with, it wouldn't make sense.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Arrabbiata1 @ Mar 19 2009, 06:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Bigot
Yeah call me what you want I just add it to the file.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (xx CURVE xx @ Mar 19 2009, 12:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>yeah well no one cares what .... have to say...their breath smells like ....
arrabbiata1 opned up his mouth again eh?