2008

Check out Yamaha's foray into the Supermoto market. What I don't understand is the price tag. You can buy a Suzuki DRZ 400sm for $6199 or buy the Yamaha with 150 less cc's for $5999 For 200 bucks less who's going to buy the Yamaha over the Suzuki? Am I missing something here...

So let's see who goes where In italic, only rumours Any help is welcomed WSBK <u>Ducati Xerox</u> Bayliss Fabrizio <u>Ten Kate</u> Sofuoglu Kyonari Barros Checa Rolfo <u>Alstare Suzuki</u> Biaggi Nieto Neukirchner <u>Yamaha BYRD</u> Haga Corser Do they have contracts for 2008...

Pictures of the 2008 Honda Fireblade. http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/new...000rrfireblade/ Phil

MotoGP: Kawasaki focus on more horsepower for 2008 Kawasaki’s Technical Director Ichiro Yoda said the key focus of winter development for the Japanese factory is going to be on reducing the horsepower gap to rivals Ducati. Preparing for the arrival of American John Hopkins in Kawasaki’s...

Way early I realize, but I am bored in class. Who wins in 08? Will we see continued Stoner dominance, a resurgent Rossi or Hayden even? One of the newcomers? Melandri?

Hellooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, Anyone got a printable list of the provisional dates for 2008 season please?..............

Very interesting quote. I wonder if he's referring to the Konica-Team Scott merger. Perhaps Nakano and Dovi will be team mates? Or maybe this confirms that Tech-3 will be running Michelins? I love the intrigue. http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/61957 Michelin's director of...

Australian Anthony West has beaten off competition from Shinya Nakano to secure a place in Kawasaki’s factory for the 2008 MotoGP world championship. MCN understands his deal will be officially announced on Thursday on the eve of the first MotoGP race in Misano since 1993...

Didn't noticed a topik that merged all the info regarding the 2008 grid, so here is how it should look Ducati Malboro Casey Stoner/Marco Melandri Fiat Yamaha: Valentino Rossi/J. Lorenzo Rizla Suzuki: Chris Vermeulen/Loris Capirossi Fausto Gresini Honda: Alex de Angelis/?!? Toni Elias ?!? Repsol...

Seems like we have had more silly season rumours and riders swapping seats this year. 2008 is lining up to be a great season, and sure I'm looking forward to the new 08 season even though this one hasnt finished! So - who's looking forward already and whats the best thing you think 08 will...

Ten Kate WSBK Lineup for 08 as 'rumoured' by Fox commentators:- 1. Kenan Sufoglu 2. Anthony West 3. Robby 'Hanspree' Rolfo 4. Broc Parks I like the looks of that.. Although, im not completely sure Parkes has prooven himself as a potential regular WSBK front runner.. Id also prefer that Ant...

Just read this on another site; Another piece of the 2008 MotoGP jigsaw has fallen into place, with the report that James Toseland will definitely be riding a Yamaha in MotoGP in 2008, according to Dutch racing site Racesport.nl. No details as yet, but this leads us to speculate that Toseland...

My List Those who should Get a ride in 2008 1. Ant West, not yet confirmed for 2008 but deserves a ride. 2. Ben Speis. deserves his chance and would bring more american interest <- can't decide if a good thing or not Those who should NOT Get a ride in 2008 1. Loris Caparossi. Not on a...

http://superbikeplanet.com/2007/Jul/e/n070722k.htm

link notice laguna is still there

Just read this on MCN; Bradley Smith has been offered a factory Aprilia ride in the 2008 125cc world championship. The 16-year-old, one of the brightest British prospects for a generation, has been approached about signing for the Aspar team run by former world 125 champion Jorge Martinez...

just read in mcn (full of crap i no ) that krsnr has said if he cant run a 2 bike team next year then he is quiting. honda have said no to a second engine lease. king kenny also approched kwak and ducati but both firms have said it's unlikley.

According to Motociclismo mag it's a done deal, Lorenzo will be Rossi's teammate next year.

Check it out This is very interesting indeed, perhaps they will bring DeAngelis up in 08 then let Bautista join the fun in 09! I reckon they will most likely run suzukis too.