Exclusive: Casey Stoner signs with Repsol Honda

**Matt Bleck** · 8th July 2010, 16:48

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/20...r-signs-w.html

That was yesterdays news too!

**Maha** · 8th July 2010, 16:51

I thought he was getting a Factory Honda to ride but not in Repsol colours?

**Crasherfromwayback** · 8th July 2010, 17:05

Good job. I reckon in 'softening up' the Ducati so everyone can ride it, he's lost the edge he had with it.

**Wingnut** · 8th July 2010, 17:34

Its hardly an "Exclusive". Where theres smoke......

**Robert Taylor** · 8th July 2010, 18:45

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Good job. I reckon in 'softening up' the Ducati so everyone can ride it, he's lost the edge he had with it.

But did he perhaps only have an edge when the bike was clearly faster than anything else, on most occassions during his world title year? Everyone of course has immense talent at that level but now there are ''cracks'' in that team Casey doesnt look as sharp as he use to?

**Wingnut** · 8th July 2010, 19:04

Originally Posted by Robert Taylor

But did he perhaps only have an edge when the bike was clearly faster than anything else, on most occassions during his world title year? Everyone of course has immense talent at that level but now there are ''cracks'' in that team Casey doesnt look as sharp as he use to?

Yea - going from the "Screamer" to the "Big Bang" firing order has not been ideal for Stoner obviously. But with the limit of 6 motors now, there is an endurance factor that has to be accounted for. What will be interesting is later in the year, as (apparentely) many are already on their 3rd or 4th motor. But does this mean they won't return back to motor #1 or #2 etc later in the championship? There will be many different theories there no doubt - like - Have Ducati de-tuned their GP10's for better endurance and perhaps better performance later in the year. Who knows!

**cowpoos** · 8th July 2010, 19:09

Originally Posted by Robert Taylor

But did he perhaps only have an edge when the bike was clearly faster than anything else, on most occassions during his world title year? Everyone of course has immense talent at that level but now there are ''cracks'' in that team Casey doesnt look as sharp as he use to?

I think they have built the bike to get the other riders further up the order...and that doesn't suit Casey, he has regularly talked about front end feel. has also gone back to previous Ohlins Fork.
He is very much the point and squirt rider...I bet he would rather the high power screamer V-four...and more front end feel, for brake feel deap into corners. rather than mid corner feedback, nice throttle response and precise turn in...like alot of the rest.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 8th July 2010, 19:17

Originally Posted by Robert Taylor

But did he perhaps only have an edge when the bike was clearly faster than anything else, on most occassions during his world title year? Everyone of course has immense talent at that level but now there are ''cracks'' in that team Casey doesnt look as sharp as he use to?

Stoners bike was no faster than Rossi's Yamaha at the end of last season...and the way Stoner rode it at Phillip Island is something I'll never forget! That to this day is THE best riding I've ever seen from any racer I've watched.

**White trash** · 8th July 2010, 20:21

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Stoners bike was no faster than Rossi's Yamaha at the end of last season...and the way Stoner rode it at Phillip Island is something I'll never forget! That to this day is THE best riding I've ever seen from any racer I've watched.

With the exception of your good self of course.........

**Crasherfromwayback** · 8th July 2010, 20:31

Obviously you can't compare me to mere mortals like Stoner mate!

**gixerracer** · 8th July 2010, 21:02

Did you not see me on the 600 bandit at wanganui boxing day 1997?????????

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Stoners bike was no faster than Rossi's Yamaha at the end of last season...and the way Stoner rode it at Phillip Island is something I'll never forget! That to this day is THE best riding I've ever seen from any racer I've watched.