Where are the Moto2 Haters? (WARNING- SILVERSTONE SPOILER)

**Wingnut** · 22nd June 2010, 20:40

Originally Posted by CHOPPA

Do you not see the Moto2 bikes backing it in sideways, highsides big slappers its all on! The 250s were boring, even they had traction control on a few of them

Yea that one rider "Hernandez" was unreal at backing it in- ex Motard rider they were saying. Although it didn't look as fast as the conventional cornering approach, it was cool to watch. I would love to watch that live.

**FROSTY:Me** · 27th June 2010, 15:46

The only negative I have on the subject is that theres nothing in it for the rest of the bike manufacturers besides honda.The effect may be to stunt future development of 600/675 bikes.

**Maido** · 28th June 2010, 16:39

Originally Posted by FROSTY

The only negative I have on the subject is that theres nothing in it for the rest of the bike manufacturers besides honda.The effect may be to stunt future development of 600/675 bikes.

They are still running the world SS in superbikes, that is where all the development for the 600's (besides motogp and wsbk) happens. And the class they took over from was 2 stroke.
I would doubt this will stunt the growth of future 600 bikes.

**Wingnut** · 28th June 2010, 19:22

Originally Posted by FROSTY

The only negative I have on the subject is that theres nothing in it for the rest of the bike manufacturers besides honda.The effect may be to stunt future development of 600/675 bikes.

I'd say most development would be derived directly from Moto GP then on to WSS for the likes of the 600s IMO. They had to do something regardless. I think they have got a good situation going with the Moto 2.

**sAsLEX** · 28th June 2010, 19:43

Originally Posted by lukemillar

Laptimes are for qualifying. I'd take close racing over quicker laptimes any day of the week.

You should pick up the moto2 crack pipe because it is addictive!

Race times for a lot of the pack in the front of the GP are approaching if not beating their qualifying times on the odd lap!

**FROSTY:Me** · 29th June 2010, 10:26

Originally Posted by Wingnut

I'd say most development would be derived directly from Moto GP then on to WSS for the likes of the 600s IMO. They had to do something regardless. I think they have got a good situation going with the Moto 2.

NO argument there at all.Apsolutely none. The racing is fantastic. -I just expressed my concern

**Crasherfromwayback** · 8th July 2010, 15:39

I'm no real moto 2 fan yet...nor am I a Honda loving poof...but this here bike of Roger Haydens sure is a sexy race bike!

**vifferman** · 8th July 2010, 16:06

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Sorry mate...my bad! Owe you a beer!

P

Yeah, you owe me one too! (have to be low alcohol though...)
I was saving the MotoGP DVDs that MacD gave me for when I'd run outta other things to do during my convalescence.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 8th July 2010, 16:08

Next time you're in Wellingtown...sing out! And get well soon!

**eelracing** · 9th July 2010, 08:12

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

I'm no real moto 2 fan yet...nor am I a Honda loving poof...but this here bike of Roger Haydens sure is a sexy race bike!

Notice Schwantz's name on the nose? As I understand it he is managing the team...another mistake of Suzuki's letting him go.Just as bad as letting Spies get away and is symptomatic of there current GP programme I reckon.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 9th July 2010, 08:20

Yeah when I read that he was involved...I thought the same. Still, he's been using Hondas for his schools as well as Suzukis for a while now. Talking of Hondas...you know anyone that wants a lovely 79 CR250?

**Grubber** · 9th July 2010, 08:23

I really enjoy the thrill of watching the likes of Rossi and co doing their thing for the simple pleasure of speed and skills. But have to say that they Moto2 is awesome racing as a spectator. They are close and big grids. All thats needed to be a great racing spectacle.
Only thing i would say is....would be nice to have other manufacturers building engines etc so one can pick sides to join the fan club.

**eelracing** · 9th July 2010, 08:34

[QUOTE=Crasherfromwayback;1129805967 Talking of Hondas...you know anyone that wants a lovely 79 CR250?[/QUOTE]

I can ask around,how much?Or you could try posting it up on here http://livewire.gen.nz/forum.htm

**eelracing** · 9th July 2010, 08:44

Originally Posted by Grubber

Only thing i would say is....would be nice to have other manufacturers building engines etc so one can pick sides to join the fan club.

And that in a nutshell is the biggest pisser for me regarding Moto2, it's a compromised premise.

A race class pushed through by Dorna and a glad-handing Honda with no real thought to true prototype racing.