MotoGP 2017

**Autech** · 15th June 2017, 10:13

Originally Posted by pritch

They are hinting at rider a change but I don't think that'll solve their problem if the bike can't make it to the finish line. Suzuki are also dropping hints about being dissatisfied with iannone's progress.

As Pete said they all have work to do, but Yamaha took a step backwards with their 2017 model so they have more than they should.

The few rookies that have entered the championship this year are being over shadowed by the 2 that went onto the Yamaha. I have no doubt that Rins and Lowes would be equally competitive as Folger and Zarco given that bike to ride.

Aleix Espagaro is angry about the comments made about Lowes, reckons they need to show the man more respect as they're only mid way through his debut season. Top guy! Really hope he gets a podium this year on a Aprillia, he got 3rd in Assen a few years ago and the crappy CRT bike so I reckon its possible given the right conditions.

Suzuki fucked up big time when they dropped both their riders, they have no way of knowing if they've gone backwards with their development (like Yamaha) as none of their data will match. Iannone doesn't strike me as much of an engineering type and Rins has only raced one race, he'll be good I'm sure though as he's stood out as a real talent ever since he entered the championship, as good as Maverick I reckon given the time.

**Mental Trousers** · 15th June 2017, 10:20

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Originally Posted by pritch

Yamaha have work to do.

As do Honda and Suzuki,,,and Ducati!

That's not fair Pete. You forgot Aprilia...

You both forgot KTM. They're pouring a ton of work and parts into their MotoGP effort.

**Autech** · 15th June 2017, 10:34

Originally Posted by Mental Trousers

You both forgot KTM. They're pouring a ton of work and parts into their MotoGP effort.

Yup and they have a certain Portuguese rider call Olivera ready to jump on board in a few years time when it's nice n competitive. Exciting prospect for me!

**roogazza** · 16th June 2017, 08:41

https://motomatters.com/blog_entry/2...i_s_title.html

**merv** · 16th June 2017, 08:55

Ducati definitely kept the right bloke with Dovi.

http://www.sportrider.com/motogp-suz...src=SOC&dom=fb

**Autech** · 16th June 2017, 10:35

Originally Posted by merv

Ducati definitely kept the right bloke with Dovi.

http://www.sportrider.com/motogp-suz...src=SOC&dom=fb

Silly call by Suzuki bringing that playboy into the fray. Great rider, but you do wonder how much of his success on the Duc (if you can call crashing out every 5 seconds success) was brought off the back of Dovi's data...

Time will tell, but I'm guessing they're looking at Aleix's results on the Aprilia and thinking "Oh fuck what did we do"?

**roogazza** · 23rd June 2017, 08:27

Right O , ASSEN it is !
I hope we get a decent race without mickey mouse tyres causing problems.

(and a dry race !!!).

**ellipsis** · 23rd June 2017, 08:42

Originally Posted by roogazza

Right O , ASSEN it is !
I hope we get a decent race without mickey mouse tyres causing problems.

(and a dry race !!!).

...that would be the foremost thought in most fans and riders minds this week, I would think...here's hoping...

**Autech** · 23rd June 2017, 09:42

I want rain! Miller for the win.

**pritch** · 23rd June 2017, 09:49

Originally Posted by Autech

I want rain! Miller for the win.

Yes the weather is Assen is famous for being unpredictable, and you are not the first to mention another win for Miller. That wouldn't piss me off at all and could be good for the championship.

Be good for Miller too.