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Talpa
My point is simply that currently Dovi might be a better rider than aging Rossi. Nothing to do with the past, this is the present.
This said probably tomorrow Rossi will arrive ahead of Dovi, but if Ducati can improve a little you'll see Dovi battling Crutch and Rossi at every race.
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Rossi took the Repsol Honda to 20 wins and two world titles in Motogp in 2 years, something that Dovi failed to do (if my memory is right) in two years, Dovi did win 1 race I think......whats your point?
More importantly, whats up with Nicky on the Duck? He at least managed to qualify well sometimes last year. All Dovi has to do now is win the race to better Rossi's Ducati Le Mans performance in 2012......if it rains he may have a shot, I would actually love to see him do it (or someone else) just to upset the Spanish party of 2013
Marc is exposing large chinks in Jorge's armour and approach, its amazing how quickly the tables have turned on Jorge, now already knowing what it feels like to have a much younger and faster rider on a great bike-which is perfectly suited to that particular rider- come in and steal the show.......
My point is simply that currently Dovi might be a better rider than aging Rossi. Nothing to do with the past, this is the present.
This said probably tomorrow Rossi will arrive ahead of Dovi, but if Ducati can improve a little you'll see Dovi battling Crutch and Rossi at every race.
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J4rn0
If Ducati can improve a 'little'?? I'm on your side mate, but last round Dovi was pretty much beaten by a CRT. Barring rain, crashes or injuries (in cals case, the latter!!) Dovi will need a miracle to be near the factory Hondas and Yamahas over race distance all season.
Nicky also put the Ducati on the front row in Quali last season.....and from all reports the bike was worse last season than now.
If Ducati can improve a 'little'?? I'm on your side mate, but last round Dovi was pretty much beaten by a CRT. Barring rain, crashes or injuries (in cals case, the latter!!) Dovi will need a miracle to be near the factory Hondas and Yamahas over race distance all season.
Nicky also put the Ducati on the front row in Quali last season.....and from all reports the bike was worse last season than now.
J4rn0
Ha! Don't buy newer than 30 years, none of us mortals have the skills to exploit these machines anyway.3517031368917661
You miser.
Anyway don't buy older than three years; they have improved quality a lot since 2009-10.
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Tweed Valley Australia
Feeling very sorry for Dovi right now, he wrestled that pig into third now (because there is only one) he will try and have to make what he can of full race distance, with guys working half as hard overtaking him. If he makes top 5 on that pig they should give him Rossi's spot at Yamaha.
At least for those other guys they painted the mobile chicane red...
Lorenzo - out sooked all of the prior sookiness ever in sookland on Thursday. Man, how precious is he? My bendy bus theory still applies.
Marquez is on pole which is good, he should lead the race from the first corner and give everyone what they are used to because someone will chuck a big tanty if he actually overtakes in motogp.
Actual translation Spanish - English from the Jorge Tanty,
Jorge "...and see bike, it just overtake, I no understand , I am THE Spanish rider and zee rules signore????"
Capirossi "It used to be easy, weee blame the Australia, the Americano and the Irish hombre".
Jorge " So blame them, I wasn't to singy jauntily our beautiful anthem like Carmelo promise".
Capirossi "Ah, but signore you are now just A Spanish guy and Carmello, he lika da squeaky little falsetto of Marquez, he sing Anthem much nicer, ehhh?"
( followed by screaming, crying and and bin getting kicked, followed by an exclamation of pain, then what sounded like someone whooping it good on a soft toy". )
This is from the secret "Dani tapes and Dani Dairy" I have access to
At least for those other guys they painted the mobile chicane red...
Lorenzo - out sooked all of the prior sookiness ever in sookland on Thursday. Man, how precious is he? My bendy bus theory still applies.
Marquez is on pole which is good, he should lead the race from the first corner and give everyone what they are used to because someone will chuck a big tanty if he actually overtakes in motogp.
Actual translation Spanish - English from the Jorge Tanty,
Jorge "...and see bike, it just overtake, I no understand , I am THE Spanish rider and zee rules signore????"
Capirossi "It used to be easy, weee blame the Australia, the Americano and the Irish hombre".
Jorge " So blame them, I wasn't to singy jauntily our beautiful anthem like Carmelo promise".
Capirossi "Ah, but signore you are now just A Spanish guy and Carmello, he lika da squeaky little falsetto of Marquez, he sing Anthem much nicer, ehhh?"
( followed by screaming, crying and and bin getting kicked, followed by an exclamation of pain, then what sounded like someone whooping it good on a soft toy". )
This is from the secret "Dani tapes and Dani Dairy" I have access to
Joined Feb 2007
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Rovrum S,Yorks Eng
MM Win
Cal out p45 for the Spanish Championship + to continue with Pol
1/4 of the season gone Rossi is well and truly past it, a wasted seat and yam sign PoL oh dear and to watch this Horse Chit in HD next year
They want me to pay £15 a month Dorna motogp are Deluded with there decisions and anyone who falls for paying to watch this chit
Every session has been live on line free since i started looking in 2008. why pay the have in on a pc/Lappy monitor or streamed to a TV
Progress My Arse
off to watch free WUP
Cal out p45 for the Spanish Championship + to continue with Pol
1/4 of the season gone Rossi is well and truly past it, a wasted seat and yam sign PoL oh dear and to watch this Horse Chit in HD next year
They want me to pay £15 a month Dorna motogp are Deluded with there decisions and anyone who falls for paying to watch this chit
Every session has been live on line free since i started looking in 2008. why pay the have in on a pc/Lappy monitor or streamed to a TV
Progress My Arse
off to watch free WUP
Joined Oct 2007
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Tuscany, Italy
Talpa
My friend, I am someone who definitely roots for Ducati. So I'm biased, and always hope for the best for them.
Dovi is a great rider. He will never be a Rossi, even if he rides for another 20 years, but at the moment he could give this Valentino a good run for his money, on a sorted bike. Time never stops and now Rossi is a step down from his previous (pre-2010) levels; and Dovi is reaching his peak.
My friend, I am someone who definitely roots for Ducati. So I'm biased, and always hope for the best for them.
Dovi is a great rider. He will never be a Rossi, even if he rides for another 20 years, but at the moment he could give this Valentino a good run for his money, on a sorted bike. Time never stops and now Rossi is a step down from his previous (pre-2010) levels; and Dovi is reaching his peak.
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bluegreen
On open roads surely nobody can, and for urban use nothing is better than my T-Max.
But take your sports bike to a proper track some Sunday... There the difference between a 30 and a 3 years old bike can at least be fully appreciated.
On open roads surely nobody can, and for urban use nothing is better than my T-Max.
But take your sports bike to a proper track some Sunday... There the difference between a 30 and a 3 years old bike can at least be fully appreciated.
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