MotoGP 2016

**roogazza** · 1st November 2016, 07:37

Originally Posted by pritch

A nice touch, Rossi congratulates 3rd place getter in the Asia Talent Cup at Sepang.

For so many reasons this guy is a great Champion. I can't imagine the paddock without him.

**Hemi Makutu** · 1st November 2016, 13:58

Originally Posted by roogazza

For so many reasons this guy is a great Champion. I can't imagine the paddock without him.

Hey, even after the old goat is finally put out to pasture, likely his social media feed will have views
of him out standing in his field, ah "paddock", & showing the young bucks the biz, on his ranch..

**jasonu** · 1st November 2016, 17:47

Originally Posted by roogazza

I can't imagine the paddock without him.

Prolly less bum sex...

**pritch** · 3rd November 2016, 08:20

MotoGP electronics explained.
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/moto...1/#more-121941

**roogazza** · 8th November 2016, 08:12

https://motomatters.com/analysis/201...g_what_at.html

Still one round to go but something to read as its fallen flat around here.

**pritch** · 8th November 2016, 10:13

I just listened to the 11.00AM news and sport on Newstalk ZB. They finished the bulletin with a comprehensive and accurate account of Pedrosa's injuries, his recovery, his comments on his return to riding, and his record at valencia. Almost unbelievable.

**Dadpole** · 11th November 2016, 19:44

Meanwhile... Somewhere in Spain a race is about to break out. The final curtain.

At least in NZ the last race also means that summer is not far off. The poor northern hemispherers have a winter of dark and despondency ahead.

MM for the win for my money.

He will feel a burning need to make up for the last two races so I expect him to ride at 100% - no more and certainly no less. I can't see anyone being able to live with Marquez at that level.

**BMWST?** · 11th November 2016, 20:08

be interesting to see how the KTM goes.Mind you Kallio is not really a known quantity so i guess the tuesday wednesday test with Smith and P Esparagaro

**Autech** · 11th November 2016, 22:15

Promising start for the KTM only a few secs off the leader in fp1.

Lorenzo will dominate this race if its dry.

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**Crasherfromwayback** · 11th November 2016, 22:16

Originally Posted by Autech

Lorenzo will dominate this race if its dry.

My TAB account hopes so. Had a hiding this season.

**pritch** · 12th November 2016, 07:56

KTM is lacking rear grip. Previously this had not been noticed but on track with the other bikes it became apparent, which is why they are there. Apparently the bike sounds great which gives the impression the engine is a screamer not a big bang.

Lorenzo wrote a very nice letter to Yamaha saying thanks and goodbye. It has been published in both English and Spanish.

Pity Pedro is injured, he has a good record at Valencia. Rossi says he has trouble with Valencia.

Dorna say having multiple GPs in Spain helps pay for the ones away from Spain.

Dorna are inviting manufacturers to offer engines for Moto2. Preference is for 600cc fours though which narrows the field.

**Dadpole** · 12th November 2016, 08:05

Originally Posted by pritch

Dorna are inviting manufacturers to offer engines for Moto2. Preference is for 600cc fours though which narrows the field.

Who still makes a 600 four that would be suitable?

I would love to see a 750 twin which would make a logical step between Moto3 and the top class. I can count the makers of that on the fingers of no hands though.

**roogazza** · 12th November 2016, 08:24

Originally Posted by pritch

KTM is lacking rear grip. Previously this had not been noticed but on track with the other bikes it became apparent, which is why they are there. Apparently the bike sounds great which gives the impression the engine is a screamer not a big bang

Nothing like getting on track with the oposition to compare huh ?
3 secs off tho ???????
Wait till next year with their rider choices,its all up hill from here.

Rossi for President !!!