Which 2007 race series are you most looking forward to?

[denill]

<a href=http://www.cyclenews.com/poll2/xlaabsolute2.asp?p=229&view=viewpoll>CycleNews.com:</A> is running an interesting Poll and the results are quite remarkable as (currently) MotoGP is scoring 33.48% and SBK only 2.44%.

I would have expected MotoGP to score higher – but not that much?

How do youse guys see it in the poll above??

[jrandom]

You forgot about the Tour de France, you muppet.

[Marmoot]

Where is the option for Sports Illustrated calendar and Playboy centerfold series?

[East City MC]

Im looking forward to the AMA SX and MX to see how NZ's own Ben Townley does this year. Lets hope he has an injury free year and runs the rest of the world ragged.

[denill]

Im looking forward to the AMA SX and MX to see how NZ's own Ben Townley does this year. Lets hope he has an injury free year and runs the rest of the world ragged.

Yeah, although I ticked MotoGP, I too will most certainly be following BT's fortunes in the AMA MX and SX stuff.
I think he's riding East Lites this year??

[ZeroIndex]

MotoGP is gonna be interesting this year with those cool new 800cc bikes, can't wait for that to show.. Prime better get the contract again

[denill]

MotoGP is gonna be interesting this year with those cool new 800cc bikes, can't wait for that to show.. Prime better get the contract again


And lap times are being equalled on the 800s, so the better/easier handling bikes should see great toe to toe racing................

[enigma51]

And dont forget boys rossi is pissed off with losing the title

[Matt Bleck]

Where's the option for Victoria Motorcycle Club's winter series? Rather be doing it than watching it.

HDTboy is a fag!!!!

[erik]

motogp, but I'd be looking forward to superbikes too if it was free to air.

[Fat Tony]

MotoGP and British Superbikes (always good for some decent fairing bashing)

[Sketchy_Racer]

Vic series!!

without a doubt!!

[Kickaha]

I'm more interested in the NZ Nationals than any of those

[Ivan]

Where's the option for Victoria Motorcycle Club's winter series? Rather be doing it than watching it.

HDTboy is a fag!!!!

Lmao thats what I thought wheres the Vic CLub Series

[BAD DAD]

I ticked superbikes then remembered that M.GP has a new format this year. However the commentry on Motogp last season had been hopeless with hardly any sound of the bikes and crowd audible under the constant blathering from the commentator. The superbike coverage seemed so much better thats all.

[TonyB]

BEARS winter series!

[xwhatsit]

F1? You know, the one with the two extra wheels?

[MattRSK]

Come on Superbike supporters.

[Les]

Have preferred WSB over MotoGP the last couple of years. There's real interest in both this year for me with the new 800cc MotoGP bikes (and a Rossi comeback?) and with WSB constantly improving. It'll be interesting to see how Max goes on a superbike too. Then there's the probable 1200cc twin limit and the new manufacturers in 2008. You probably see which way I'm leaning, but not enough to stop me heading across to the Aussie GP again this year.

[denill]

Have preferred WSB over MotoGP the last couple of years. There's real interest in both this year for me with the new 800cc MotoGP bikes (and a Rossi comeback?) and with WSB constantly improving. It'll be interesting to see how Max goes on a superbike too. Then there's the probable 1200cc twin limit and the new manufacturers in 2008. You probably see which way I'm leaning, but not enough to stop me heading across to the Aussie GP again this year.

Oh, what's with the probable 1200cc twin limit Les? Not heard anything on that.

[Les]

Certain parties in World Superbikes (ie. Ducati) are petitioning the FIM and FGSport to allow 1200cc twins to run against the 1000cc fours due to these bikes being in production soon, ie. Ducati 1098/1188 and KTM 1150cc RC8, etc.

FGSport claims that no such rule changes have yet been "analysed, discussed or planned" but does state that "the Superbike category should be a mirror of real-world marketplace reality" and that "should the market of the future be characterised by changes, in particular where the capacity of what are effectively regular showroom models is concerned, FIM and FGSport believe that these changes should be mirrored in the Superbike World Championship technical regulations."

http://www.crash.net/feature_view~t~WSBK-responds-to-1200cc-rumours-~cid~5~id~8999.htm
http://www.motorcycledaily.com/14march06_wsbdisplacement.htm

That's fair enough I reckon. Sounds like it's a foregone conclusion.

I reckon that a lot of it has to do with the fact that Ducati don't want to be losing too many championships. We can see how their racing successes have helped their sales.

[gav]

BEARS winter series!
Yip, wheres this option, huh?
Hmm, must finish my bucket........:dodge:

[denill]

Certain parties in World Superbikes (ie. Ducati) are petitioning the FIM and FGSport to allow 1200cc twins to run against the 1000cc fours due to these bikes being in production soon, ie. Ducati 1098/1188 and KTM 1150cc RC8, etc.

FGSport claims that no such rule changes have yet been "analysed, discussed or planned" but does state that "the Superbike category should be a mirror of real-world marketplace reality" and that "should the market of the future be characterised by changes, in particular where the capacity of what are effectively regular showroom models is concerned, FIM and FGSport believe that these changes should be mirrored in the Superbike World Championship technical regulations."

http://www.crash.net/feature_view~t~WSBK-responds-to-1200cc-rumours-~cid~5~id~8999.htm
http://www.motorcycledaily.com/14march06_wsbdisplacement.htm

That's fair enough I reckon. Sounds like it's a foregone conclusion.

I reckon that a lot of it has to do with the fact that Ducati don't want to be losing too many championships. We can see how their racing successes have helped their sales.

Hey, thanks for that Les. If it was to happen any time soon Baylis would be able to enjoy a quiet cuppa during the race?

[Les]

Yeah, ha ha! The guy is on fire. His final showing on MotoGP proved his class. Go Troy.

I think the word is that if the 1200 twins were to compete, the restrictions that are currently placed on the 1000cc fours would be relaxed as to not allow the bigger, torquier twins to get too far ahead. You could see that the 999 last year was faster on some circuits than the higher horsepower fours due to it's tractability, etc.

Troy B. for champ again I reckon but watch out for Toseland who oozes class IMHO. Toseland will make a real impression in MotoGP too when he finally gets there. Rumour has it he turned down a ride alongside Barros in the D'Antin Ducati team this season with hopes to getting a top Ducati ride in the next year or so.

I can't wait...I love this stuff! Both championships will be good this season.

[Kickaha]

Hmm, must finish my bucket........:dodge:

like that'll ever happen :bleh:

[gav]

like that'll ever happen :bleh:
Yeah, after spending a couple of hours on it today you're right...... can I have your GN?

[denill]

Looks like MotoGP is the one!

[denill]

Looks like MotoGP is the one! By a lot.:rockon: :rockon:

[MikeyG]

NONE OF THE ABOVE,

Wainuiomata GP.

Race down the coast road and back on CT110's

[Citroenjunkie]

If I'm going to watch it on TV, World Rally Championship wins hands down! St Sebastien Loeb has my vote all the way!

If I win Lotto or fall in a barrel of money any form of riding as long as I'm going to be doing it. Anyone got a bucket racer for sale? :ride:

[scott411]

Im looking forward to the AMA SX and MX to see how NZ's own Ben Townley does this year. Lets hope he has an injury free year and runs the rest of the world ragged.


jsut got back from the USA where i met up with BT's mechanic Craig Behl, (a kiwi as well) he reckon BT is good to go and expect good results when the East Coast series starts on feb 24th in Atlanta