WSB - Max Biaggi

[Pwalo]

Ok I must admit I've always been a bit ambivalent about Mr Biaggi. A good rider, but seemed to be a prize w&*$er at times.

But I must say I've been mighty impressed with his efforts on the GSXR so far. I've always thought that Troy Corser was the smoothest rider I've seen in the WSB but Biaggi seems in another class again.

I know that it's just the start of the season, but not a bad effort for someone who hasn't raced for a season, on a new bike, in a new series.

What do you chaps think?

[Cajun]

Ok I must admit I've always been a bit ambivalent about Mr Biaggi. A good rider, but seemed to be a prize w&*$er at times.

But I must say I've been mighty impressed with his efforts on the GSXR so far. I've always thought that Troy Corser was the smoothest rider I've seen in the WSB but Biaggi seems in another class again.

I know that it's just the start of the season, but not a bad effort for someone who hasn't raced for a season, on a new bike, in a new series.

What do you chaps think?

Yeah i never like Biaggi much, but he looks so smooth, and just cruising like rest are going for.

I think once he comes to grips with the pirellis, and the bike more. Be interesting espically since its on a bike 40hp down on what he normal use to racing. but amazing the gaps he can make up in such a short time

[vifferman]

I've never much cared for him either. However, I just watched "Faster" on the weekend, and it had some interesting stuff to say about him. Apparently, his mother walked out when he was just a little kid, and they reckon this has shaped his psyche - for both good and bad. Also, he's reckoned to be a product of all the media hype and PR built around him over the years.

Unlike most of the current racers, he didn't start racing till about a month after he got his first bike - at 18. He really took to it and was world 250 champ less than 3 years later.

[Toast]

Unlike most of the current racers, he didn't start racing till about a month after he got his first bike - at 18. He really took to it and was world 250 champ less than 3 years later.

I've always thought he was a dick, and still do...but ya gotta respect that!!

[Babelfish]

Yep, prize homo from I've seen of him but you cant take his racing from him. Did you see his front tyre at the end of the 1st race in sbk round 2? More tears than a catholic choir boys sphincter!

It'll definately be interesting to watch how he progresses. It looked like phillip island got the better of him tbh, in comparison to the previous weeks efforts.

I'm not keen on him getting better either, as Toseland is my pick in virtual manager.

[Deano]

I think the way James rode the second race in order to preserve his tyres, and the focus he showed on the grid means he will be very hard to beat this year.

Also the amount of speed the Honda had......not bad for a fag's bike huh.

[onearmedbandit]

IAlso the amount of speed the Honda had......not bad for a fag's bike huh.


Well you said it. :lol: :lol:

Despite not having the most 'public friendly' persona you can't take away from him that he knows how to ride a bike. Bit of a tosser, from what we see of him, but a fucking fast, smooth racer. It's got to be good for the sport.

[Babelfish]

Well you said it. :lol: :lol:

Despite not having the most 'public friendly' persona you can't take away from him that he knows how to ride a bike. Bit of a tosser, from what we see of him, but a fucking fast, smooth racer. It's got to be good for the sport.

Definately. His addition to the line up has been proven a good one, with a rip snorting pace at Losail followed by watching him get biffed around at PI before joining the 5 way slog for the line. PR aside, anyone with his skills commands respect (I still think hes a twat tho, but the gixxer doesnt aid his case....tick tick tick) :dodge:

[Deano]

Well you said it. :lol: :lol:



I've succumbed to the constant dribble, and if you can't beat em.....oh hang, I can beat em (some of em anyway) Haha

[onearmedbandit]

Exactly, shit most of the knockers couldn't get 70% out of what they are riding anyway, except maybe in a straightline.

[Ivan]

Yeah Max love him or hate him he can ride.


James Toseland is good
Bayliss is the man
Rueben Xaus is a Drak Horse he needs a few parts then he will be there
Nitro Nori is Fucken Fast
SO is Yukio
And Corser
And Neito can ride a bike faster than anyone in corner speed
Anyone in that top group is good


Actually let me re phrase that anyone who qualifys is good andis fast to make it on the grid

[Matt Bleck]

He must be a good cunt.... he rides a GSX-R.





It must suck having to look up to most people tho........ :killingme

[denill]

Wonder what Max (and Corona) think about Corser being right up at the pointy end?

Superbike First Qualifying

1 Bayliss T. Ducati Xerox Team. Ducati 999 F07 1'32.333 21
2 Corser T. Yamaha Motor Italia. Yamaha YZF-R1 1'32.817 18
3 Xaus R. Team Sterilgarda. Ducati 999 F06 1'33.646 21
4 Toseland J. Hannspree Ten Kate Honda. Honda CBR1000RR 1'33.692 22
5 Laconi R. Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse. Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'33.729 21
6 Muggeridge K. Alto Evolution Honda. Honda CBR1000RR 1'34.203 14
7 Kagayama Y. Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra. Suzuki GSX-R1000 K7 1'34.549 21
8 Haga N. Yamaha Motor Italia. Yamaha YZF-R1 1'34.553 23
9 Biaggi M. Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra. Suzuki GSX-R1000 K7 1'34.593 24
10 Rolfo R. Hannspree Ten Kate Honda. Honda CBR1000RR 1'35.363 22
11 Bussei G. Team Sterilgarda. Ducati 999 F06 1'35.897 12
12 Fabrizio M. D.F.X. Corse. Honda CBR1000RR 1'35.907 24
13 Nieto F. Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse. Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'36.002 18
14 Martin S. D.F.X. Corse. Honda CBR1000RR 1'36.067 20
15 Brookes J. Alto Evolution Honda. Honda CBR1000RR 1'36.441 21
16 Neukirchner M. Suzuki Germany. Suzuki GSX-R1000 K6 1'36.663 19
17 Lanzi L. Ducati Xerox Team. Ducati 999 F07 1'36.735 16
18 Smrz J. Team Caracchi Ducati SC. Ducati 999 F05 1'36.796 19
19 Polita A. Celani Team Suzuki Italia. Suzuki GSX-R1000 K6 1'37.629 20
20 Ellison D. Team Pedercini. Ducati 999RS 1'37.650 29
21 Morelli L. Team Pedercini. Ducati 999RS 1'37.918 23
22 Zanotti A. SMT Yamaha. Yamaha YZF-R1 1'38.167 21
23 Nakatomi S. Yamaha YZF. Yamaha YZF-R1 1'38.568 24
Not Qualified
1 Zaiser C. LBR Racing Team. MV Agusta F4 1000R 1'38.927 18

[scracha]

Umm..actually I was always a bit of a biaggi fan. Frequent visitor of his webbysite and Rossi detractor and all.

[Masterchop]

Biaggi seems to have lost abit of his Wank Wank Toss small man factor that he had at GP level.
He appears alot more relaxed,probably easier without the pressure of Rossi all the time.

[denill]

Biaggi seems to have lost abit of his Wank Wank Toss small man factor that he had at GP level.
He appears alot more relaxed,probably easier without the pressure of Rossi all the time.


In fact he says he loves all his fellow competitors!!!!

He's had a lobotomy???

[BarryG]

It's a different Max for sure. He looks way less stressed and put upon by the world these days. Having the chance to win a race or two must help, and there's nobody playing mind games with him in WSB, unlike GP where he had as much of a go at everybody else as Rossi did with him.
He is so smooth, still, isn't he? I reckon he'd be just as competitive on an 800 GP bike, given the right bike. The problem always was, he didn't seem to be prepared to ride around a setup or handling problem the way a lot of the others do, and was beaten before he started if the bike wasn't 'perfect'.
Good to see that WSB is more wide open this season.
Go, Troy - hard man indeed, wanting his damaged finger taken off between the races so he could do the second one! On ya!
Cheers
Barry