I actually think Bayliss was one of the greats over the last 6 - 7 years. If the Ducati was competative, and the Bridgestyones were good, I think he would have won a lot of GP races. He went back to SBK in a move put together by Ducati to try to dominate superbikes.
I almost wish he stayed in GP on the 800's.
I agree that the other ex GP riders were in SBK because they did not have options in MotoGP and past their best, and there is not many in SBk that I would put in MotoGP.
Nothing wrong with Superbikes, because they produce pure racing, but MotoGP is still the top and I guarantee all the SBK riders would jump at a good ride in MotoGP.
It's good to see that Stoner has respect for the greats, including Rossi even though he is still racing against him. Every young bike racer wants to be Rossi, and I don't think Stoner is any different. It must be pretty awsome to be racing againt the guy, and getting some respect back from Rossi.
This interview is also from an Italian mag. Stoner is not likely to bag Rossi to an Italian magazine.
I almost wish he stayed in GP on the 800's.
I agree that the other ex GP riders were in SBK because they did not have options in MotoGP and past their best, and there is not many in SBk that I would put in MotoGP.
Nothing wrong with Superbikes, because they produce pure racing, but MotoGP is still the top and I guarantee all the SBK riders would jump at a good ride in MotoGP.
It's good to see that Stoner has respect for the greats, including Rossi even though he is still racing against him. Every young bike racer wants to be Rossi, and I don't think Stoner is any different. It must be pretty awsome to be racing againt the guy, and getting some respect back from Rossi.
This interview is also from an Italian mag. Stoner is not likely to bag Rossi to an Italian magazine.