MotoGP 2015

**Drew** · 25th February 2015, 08:18

Originally Posted by Mental Trousers

About the only thing I've seen so far is that he's not comfortable on the bike, it doesn't feel right. But in vague, motorbike racer English that could mean anything.

I'm sure that many riders could give better feedback, and faster lap times on the same bike.

**Shaun Harris** · 25th February 2015, 08:19

Originally Posted by pritch

Vinales has turned heads with his performance on the Suzuki.

Rossi says the new Ducati is quick, the riders say it turns, so much so that initially Dovizioso was hitting the curb on the inside of the corner. Rossi says the Duc will be faster with the soft rubber in qualifying.

Milandri posted a rather difficult to understand comment about his ride. Difficult but definitely negative. So far the only comment is in Italian but he may be in danger of losing his ride. His SBK ride is gone because his replacement is quick.

Crutchlow and Hayden are making hopeful noises.

" Maverick" V---- Love his name and form, have some flash backs to his awsome race craft last season in Moto2- He deff has that bit of Special in him. He is gunna rock on the Suzuki this year

**Shaun Harris** · 25th February 2015, 08:21

Originally Posted by Mental Trousers

About the only thing I've seen so far is that he's not comfortable on the bike, it doesn't feel right. But in vague, motorbike racer English that could mean anything.

Just sit back and watch him do his thing come race day, he has always been a CRAP test rider. He cannot shadow box, but sure can deal with a real fight

**Autech** · 25th February 2015, 09:06

Originally Posted by Moto-Dynamix

" Maverick" V---- Love his name and form, have some flash backs to his awsome race craft last season in Moto2- He deff has that bit of Special in him. He is gunna rock on the Suzuki this year

He sure has some skills on two wheels. Like I said Suzuki have 2 of the best riders in the paddock, if they give them the bike they will kick some arse.

Originally Posted by Moto-Dynamix

Just sit back and watch him do his thing come race day, he has always been a CRAP test rider. He cannot shadow box, but sure can deal with a real fight

He sure knows how to duke it out. I do love watching the speed he can carry on the front under brakes into the corner, looks awesome watching him suck up the gap to the rider in front.

**carbonhed** · 25th February 2015, 13:52

I'm praying the GP15 is good enough to let Iannone get into and around Marquez on a regular basis. That will be worth watching

**Oscar** · 25th February 2015, 14:02

Originally Posted by sil3nt

They have said they will show MotoGP if they get funded. They only take your donation if they meet the goal of $300,000 and they are a long way from that.

As of 1pm today there were still negiotiations going on between Dorna and a major NZ corporation around live streaming of motogp.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 25th February 2015, 14:13

Originally Posted by carbonhed

I'm praying the GP15 is good enough to let Iannone get into and around Marquez on a regular basis. That will be worth watching

You'd pay to see that. Know I would.

**Reckless** · 25th February 2015, 15:22

Screen grab of MotoGP live timing.

MM still has them by the balls by .322 but they are closer?
Crutchlow is liking the Honda

Innone is liking the Ducati

Espargaro on the Suzi only a second off the pace and ahead of Dovi.
Early days yet though, 6 hours + to go, if you want me to post another up later tonight I will??

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**Mental Trousers** · 25th February 2015, 15:24

Originally Posted by Moto-Dynamix

Just sit back and watch him do his thing come race day, he has always been a CRAP test rider. He cannot shadow box, but sure can deal with a real fight

It's funny cos one the reasons Aprillia put him on that bike is for his skills as a development rider. I guess he really only develops the bike when it's business time, not testing time.

**Autech** · 25th February 2015, 15:34

Excellent sign that the Suzuki's are now able to lap faster than the satellite Yamaha's. Keep those fingers crossed that the bike might turn out to be half decent come Qatar.

Does anyone know if they are getting the same concessions as the Ducati's, ie the softer tyre?

**Shaun Harris** · 25th February 2015, 16:08

Originally Posted by Mental Trousers

It's funny cos one the reasons Aprillia put him on that bike is for his skills as a development rider. I guess he really only develops the bike when it's business time, not testing time.

MY BAD, my comment was directed at Crutchlow

**Shaun Harris** · 25th February 2015, 16:10

Originally Posted by Autech

Excellent sign that the Suzuki's are now able to lap faster than the satellite Yamaha's. Keep those fingers crossed that the bike might turn out to be half decent come Qatar.

Does anyone know if they are getting the same concessions as the Ducati's, ie the softer tyre?

Yes they are! Come qatar they will have more HP also, so will be faster down the shoots