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Sepang test this weekend..

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tom @ Jan 21 2007, 04:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Dani vs. Jorge battle.
Would be good to see but I reckon Dani Pedrosa is still a lot better than Jorge.
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I am not sure that Yamaha was as good as Honda, every rider complain that it wasn’t, or at least didn’t get good result until they change from Yamaha to Honda (Barros, Biaggi, Melandri) or from Suzuki to Honda (Gibernau) just to mention some examples. Burgess definitely knows his business, but he also change with Rossi knowing what he was capable of as a rider. I find it very difficult for any great Honda rider to be able to change bike and win Back-to-Back wins and Back-to-Back Championships.
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Obviously no other current rider is good enough to be able to do what rossi has. But all i was saying is that i think the 05 yamaha, was as good as he 05 Honda, largely due to valentinos development of course.

The only fair comparison to make would be that from riding a Honda in 2004 to a yamaha in 05 Colin Edwards performances stayed relatively steady. When Barros and Biaggi rode yamaha, it was a very different bike to the 05 bike developed by rossi. And Melandri moved to Honda in 2005 before he could get his hands on a new yamaha with all Rossi input.
 
I would agree, Tom. I think tin 2005 the Yamaha was the bike to have. Remember, Edwards finished 4th in the championship. That,s not a bad effort. I mean, no race wins, but there wasn't many races to win in 2005, because Rossi had it under control.
The problem with non-Rossi Yamahas is neglect. Rossi has Burgess, which is fair, but he also has the majority of Yamaha's attention, to the point where Colin dosen't get a lot of help, and Tech3 is ignored. The situation is improving a little bit, with 800s providing an almost level field, and Ducati and Yamaha beginning to realize Satellite team support and co-operation is the secret to HRC's success. But the problem remains that Yamaha concentrate too much on Rossi, which will bite them on the arse when he decides to hang 'em up.
I think Dunlops are a long way behind, Tamada has had enough chances to make a comeback, and Tech3 is a very poor team. Don't expect too much magic there.
 
I'm reading this from moto gp.com so no times as I can't be arsed writing the times down, riders positions only.

1. Hopkins
2. Vermeulen
3. Rossi
4. Edwards
5. Hayden
6. Capirossi
7. De pooniet (
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8. Pedrosa
9. Tamada
10. Stoner
 
I agree, Tamada has had more than his fair share of chances. But tech 3 arn't really that bad, but ultimately its all up to Dunlop to get it together.
 
I knew my Rizla suzuki pit shirtt purachse would come in handy for this year!

Looks like they have the 800 hooked up nicley............go suzuki!
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (phleg @ Jan 22 2007, 11:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I'm reading this from moto gp.com so no times as I can't be arsed writing the times down, riders positions only.
voila!
Sepang Test Day One -Unofficial Times
1. John Hopkins - Rizla Suzuki 2'02.277
2. Chris Vermeulen - Rizla Suzuki 2'03.049
3. Valentino Rossi - Yamaha Racing 2'03.184
4. Colin Edwards - Yamaha Racing 2'03.337
5. Nicky Hayden - Repsol Honda 2'03.413
6. Loris Capirossi - Ducati Marlboro 2'03.538
7. Randy De Puniet - Kawasaki Racing 2'03.542
8. Dani Pedrosa - Repsol Honda 2'03.620
9. Makoto Tamada - Yamaha Tech 3 2'03.785
10. Casey Stoner - Ducati Marlboro 2'03.944
11. Alex Hofmann - Pramac d\'Antin 2'04.003
12. Alex Barros - Pramac d\'Antin 2'04.011
13. Kenny Roberts Jr. - Team Roberts 2'04.088
14. Carlos Checa - Honda LCR 2'04.101
15. Shinya Nakano - Konica Minolta Honda 2'04.138
16. Marco Melandri - Gresini Honda 2'04.270
17. Shinichi Ito - Bridgestone MotoGP 2'04.641
18. Toni Elías - Gresini Honda 2'04.710
19. Olivier Jacque - Kawasaki Racing 2'04.718
20. Sylvain Guintoli - Yamaha Tech 3 2'07.403
 
HERE WE GO!
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MOTOGP News Monday, 22nd January 2007

Sepang II MotoGP test times - Monday.

MotoGP times from day one of the opening test of 2007, held at Sepang and attended by Honda, Yamaha, Ducati, Suzuki and Kawasaki teams.

This week's outing is the second of three winter tests scheduled at the Malaysian circuit before the start of the new season, in Qatar on March 10, but marks the first time ever that all five major MotoGP manufacturers have had their new 800cc machines on track together. Indeed, of the expected 2007 grid, only the new Ilmor SRT team is absent.

Testing continues on Tuesday...


1. John Hopkins USA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP 2min 2.277 secs
2. Chris Vermulen AUS Rizla Suzuki MotoGP 2min 3.049 secs
3. Valentino Rossi ITA Factory Yamaha Team 2min 3.184 secs
4. Colin Edwards USA Factory Yamaha Team 2min 3.337 secs
5. Nicky Hayden USA Repsol Honda Team 2min 3.413 secs
6. Loris Capirossi ITA Ducati Marlboro Team 2min 3.538 secs
7. Randy de Puniet FRA Kawasaki Racing Team 2min 3.542 secs
8. Dani Pedrosa SPA Repsol Honda Team 2min 3.620 secs
9. Makoto Tamada JBR Tech 3 Yamaha 2min 3.785 secs
10. Casey Stoner AUS Ducati Marlboro Team 2min 3.944 secs
11. Alex Hofmann GER Pramac d'Antin MotoGP 2min 4.003 secs
12. Alex Barros BRA Pramac d'Antin MotoGP 2min 4.011 secs
13. Kenny Roberts USA Team Roberts 2min 4.088 secs
14. Carlos Checa SPA Honda LCR 2min 4.101 secs
15. Shinya Nakano JPN Konica Minolta Honda 2min 4.138 secs
16. Marco Melandri ITA Hannspree Honda 2min 4.270 secs
17. Shinichi Ito JPN Ducati Marlboro Team 2min 4.641 secs
18. Toni Elias SPA Hannspree Honda 2min 4.710 secs
19. Olivier Jacque FRA Kawasaki Racing Team 2min 4.718 secs
20. Sylvain Guintoli FRA Tech 3 Yamaha 2min 7.403 secs



Fastest Sepang I test time – 17/11/2006 (800cc):
John Hopkins USA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP 2min 1.64 secs


2006 Malaysian Grand Prix – 10/09/2006 (990cc):
Pole position: Valentino Rossi ITA Camel Yamaha 2min 0.605secs (set in free practice, qualifying cancelled due to standing water).

Fastest race laps (by manufacturer):
Ducati: Loris Capirossi ITA Ducati Marlboro 2min 2.127secs
Yamaha: Valentino Rossi ITA Camel Yamaha 2min 2.332secs
Suzuki: John Hopkins USA Team Suzuki MotoGP 2min 2.584secs
Honda: Casey Stoner AUS Honda LCR 2min 2.623secs
KR211V Kenny Roberts USA Team Roberts 2min 2.753secs
Kawasaki: Randy de Puniet FRA Kawasaki Racing Team 2min 3.063secs
 
I've posted this, but this should be the proper thread!
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Any idea on the conditions? From the times it looks to have been bone dry.

Good on Hopper.
 
Thanks for that!
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It's only testing, but signs look good for the zooks.



Who here has a Moto gp.com subscription? Get the vids up NOW!
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (phleg @ Jan 22 2007, 08:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I've posted this, but this should be the proper thread!
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Any idea on the conditions? From the times it looks to have been bone dry.

Good on Hopper.

thats cause i'm the man..
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from what i can see conditions were perfect.
 
If Hopper used soft tyres and the rest were on race tyres, I'm disappointed, if not, I'm impressed.

.8 faster than everyone else! o_O
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (phleg @ Jan 22 2007, 09:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Thanks for that!
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It's only testing, but signs look good for the zooks.
Who here has a Moto gp.com subscription? Get the vids up NOW!
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NO WAY. HONDA. GO ROSSI & COLIN. just wait and see nice to asimo not up front. still waiting for the sponser for yamaha?

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (4..louzi..2 @ Jan 22 2007, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>
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What are you doing Pedrosa??!!!!!!

lol something MUST be wrong with Dani today
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lol

lil danielle is on the rag?
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (4..louzi..2 @ Jan 22 2007, 11:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>
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What are you doing Pedrosa??!!!!!!

lol something MUST be wrong with Dani today
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lol

yeah he's still short!
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