Third Kawasaki?

Jumkie · Aug 20, 2008

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What you think?

Actually, I don't think there is a chance in hell we will see a third Kawasaki. But .... it, we have time to kick around .... anyway.

So here are my answers:

2. Roger Lee (first choice), Spies (second choice)

3. Team KR. .... it, what else are you doing with your time.

4. And while I'm add it, (poll thing won't let me ask another question) but, what title sponsor might pick up a third bike?

4. Who else, Monster Energy Drinks.

mylexicon · Aug 20, 2008

Apparently we disagree on everything.

1. Yes the third Kawasaki will make an appearance.
2. A. West should get to ride it (if he wants to)
3. I thought the third Kawasaki was going to be a factory bike, if not Aspar will run it
4. See 3

ROCKGOD01 · Aug 20, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mylexicon @ Aug 21 2008, 12:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Apparently we disagree on everything.

1. Yes the third Kawasaki will make an appearance.
2. A. West should get to ride it (if he wants to)
3. I thought the third Kawasaki was going to be a factory bike, if not Aspar will run it
4. See 3
+1
I don't think Roger lee is even close to being ready right now given the fact he has missed most of the ama series. Would be good to have keny back but I don't see that anytime soon. He looks to be busy making exhaust cans for bikes.

teomolca · Aug 21, 2008

1. Yes, just been confirmed.

2. I'd like to see Gibernau. But since the sponsor is Spanish, I think there's a REALLY high chance it'll be Bautista cause he's the most appealing to the fans (female ones in particular).

3. It's Aspar, also confirmed. Well it was quite obvious this one. Having King Kenny back would be nice but I think he's fed up with MotoGP and will stay in his ranch.

Jumkie · Aug 21, 2008

Well then, I was wrong. OK Third Kwak.

Hey Frosty, can you please change the poll and add Toni Elias to my options of riders please.

Haga2 · Aug 21, 2008

1. I voted yes, more out of hope than anything.

2. Someone out of 250cc. I can see Alvaro taking the spot.

3. Aspar. Even though Kawasaki are denying Aspar approaching them I can still see him getting one bike.

Bootsakah · Aug 21, 2008

1. Yes there will be one.

2. Jorge Martinez would like Bautista but Bautista feels he isn't ready for Moto GP. I think he wants a 250cc title under his belt before he moves on. West we know is being replaced by Marco, also all the talk from West himself makes me believe he wants to leave, statements like "they should sack me". I think West was happy in WSS and I see him back there next year, the competition in WSS is incredible he should do well there. If Elias is gone for sure from Alice Ducati, I think he would very likely be the one to take the 3rd Kawa seat as the team is to be "all-Spanish".

3. Team ran by Jorge Martinez, no doubt about this one.

4. The fact the team is going to be "all-Spanish" answers the question of who will sponsor it, something Spanish.

frosty58 · Aug 21, 2008

1. yes to a 3rd kwacker... it'll be yellow!

2. toni elias will be riding it. i would prefer bautista but it does not look likely that he will leave without
the 250 crown... he's not gonna get it this year.

3. martinez all the way. class operation.

DamnNinja · Aug 21, 2008

So Westy is to be riding the third Kwaka if Melandry is confirmly to be Hopper team mate next year.

It will be interesting to see yellow/orange or dark color third kwak..

Elias should be with Alice Duc or move to WSBK..

SuperShinya56 · Aug 21, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (V5Stroker @ Aug 21 2008, 09:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>So Westy is to be riding the third Kwaka if Melandry is confirmly to be Hopper team mate next year.

It will be interesting to see yellow/orange or dark color third kwak..

Elias should be with Alice Duc or move to WSBK..

Kawasaki made it clear that if West can provide the Sponsorship money than he may get the ride. But then again who knows how much Aspar has a say in who they decide to choose for next year(probably little). What i believe is they are looking for a paid rider who can bring in money regardless of talent, which is good for West, but sadly i don't think he can bring in the money, WHICH is good in my book because i don't think West belongs in MotoGP anyways. SO...the question remains, WHO can bring in the sponsorship money to get the third Kawasaki ride.

ROCKGOD01 · Aug 22, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SuperShinya56 @ Aug 22 2008, 05:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Kawasaki made it clear that if West can provide the Sponsorship money than he may get the ride. But then again who knows how much Aspar has a say in who they decide to choose for next year(probably little). What i believe is they are looking for a paid rider who can bring in money regardless of talent, which is good for West, but sadly i don't think he can bring in the money, WHICH is good in my book because i don't think West belongs in MotoGP anyways. SO...the question remains, WHO can bring in the sponsorship money to get the third Kawasaki ride.
IT amazes me when you say West doesn't belong in MOTO GP and this coming from you who is a Big Shinya fan who doesn't do Shitya. I think with the riding of West and where he has come from and with just a 1 full year in moto gp his track record is better than that of Nakano's.

Tom · Aug 26, 2008

Gibernau said he was talking to Kawasaki, and now there is a 3rd factory bike to be run by a Spanish team, who need to wait for Bautista to be ready for motogp. Sete must be at least a consideration.

Tom · Aug 26, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ROCKGOD01 @ Aug 22 2008, 05:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I think with the riding of West and where he has come from and with just a 1 full year in moto gp his track record is better than that of Nakano's.

What exactly is this based on? Ant has ridden a full season of motogp before and was unsuccessful, now he's back he has had a terrible time with a few notable performances. Shinya was rookie of the year, West was not. Shinya has stood on the podium, West has not.

ROCKGOD01 · Aug 26, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tom @ Aug 26 2008, 09:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>What exactly is this based on? Ant has ridden a full season of motogp before and was unsuccessful, now he's back he has had a terrible time with a few notable performances. Shinya was rookie of the year, West was not. Shinya has stood on the podium, West has not.
West only rode part of the year last year on the big bikes. Not talking about the 250's. Rookie of the year means ..... The wins and the podiums are what you need. West after 11 starts in motogp he was 15 in the championships. Just saying he hasn't had the time nakano has. Plus are you really trying to say Nakano deserves to be in GP's any longer?

Tom · Aug 26, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ROCKGOD01 @ Aug 26 2008, 06:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>West only rode part of the year last year on the big bikes. Not talking about the 250's. Rookie of the year means ..... The wins and the podiums are what you need. West after 11 starts in motogp he was 15 in the championships. Just saying he hasn't had the time nakano has. Plus are you really trying to say Nakano deserves to be in GP's any longer?

Westy already did a season on 500's, and I'm pretty sure Shinya has more motogp podiums than West. I think Shinya does deserve to be in motogp, hes top ten in the championship, he finished 4th in the most recent race, he is consistent and has widely valued development skills.

ROCKGOD01 · Aug 26, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tom @ Aug 26 2008, 06:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Westy already did a season on 500's, and I'm pretty sure Shinya has more motogp podiums than West. I think Shinya does deserve to be in motogp, hes top ten in the championship, he finished 4th in the most recent race, he is consistent and has widely valued development skills.
Well good than vote for him. I just think he has had more time to be consistant in the sport and barely makes a dent. I just feel that his seat is better served by someone else at this point. West I think deserves another year and after that whatever.

Wander · Aug 26, 2008

I'd say propably yes.

I'd actually want to see West get another year, it's possible if he can keep the form shown in Brno (May prove out to be difficult though).

Otherwise, I'd guess someone from 250cc? Maybe Even Mika Kallio? But if Aspar is going to run it, I don't know if they want him, heheh... Bautista seems slightly unlikely at the moment, but let's see what happens. It could be anyone really.

pepik128 · Aug 26, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tom @ Aug 27 2008, 04:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Westy already did a season on 500's, and I'm pretty sure Shinya has more motogp podiums than West. I think Shinya does deserve to be in motogp, hes top ten in the championship, he finished 4th in the most recent race, he is consistent and has widely valued development skills.
yea he did ,on 500 twin, for goodness sake Tom get a grip, we know you dont like Westy, please tell us how many podiums Nakano has scored in Moto GP.

Goatboy · Aug 26, 2008

Gibernau, with the Telefonica Kawasaki, run by KR, in the dining room.

Moto GP Cluedo, you know it makes sense.

Willski · Aug 27, 2008

Third Kwaka testing @ Brno ????

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