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NoQuarter#121 · 10-26-2009, 04:13 PM

Stats for the Doctor;
http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/Oct/091026i.htm

He may be behind Ago in a couple of areas, but he has dominated the sport in a way totally unique, in the most competitive era of GP. He has faced many world champions.

Ago had a few rivals, but Rossi has faced a metric ton of world champions.

In my opinion, the modern motorcycle makes it tougher to shine.
The technology has improved to the point that a given riders natural ability isn't able to make as much of a difference.

Ago was typically on the dominant machine.

The MV was THE bike and then the Yamaha.

Rossi won on the Honda, then won on the turd Yamaha, then helped make the Yamaha the dominant motorcycle.

Cleophus James · 10-26-2009, 04:23 PM

Hailwood FTMFW.

But yeah, Rossi is awesome.

Nex · 10-27-2009, 11:40 AM

All that's left for Rossi to do is go to Ducati on win on that bike too

RVFR · 10-27-2009, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by Nex

All that's left for Rossi to do is go to Ducati on win on that bike too

Oh brother.. Please..

Amorget · 10-27-2009, 12:41 PM

I'd be more impressed if he went to Suzuki or Kawi and won on one of those piles

recr8ton · 10-27-2009, 12:43 PM

I'd be more impressed if he went to Huffy or Schwinn and won on one of those.

Amorget · 10-27-2009, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by recr8ton

I'd be more impressed if he went to Huffy or Schwinn and won on one of those.

Really? I think he might have a better chance on those then the Suzuki...

GixxerTek · 10-27-2009, 01:12 PM

I just have to laugh at all the "Is Rossi over/through/done/finished?" posts that got posted all over the place. He is phenom of the motorcycle type. He is..."Been there Won that".

Alpine 318is · 10-27-2009, 03:18 PM

Waiting for a certain someone to chime in................

TwistedTimes · 10-27-2009, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by Amorget

I'd be more impressed if he went to Suzuki or Kawi and won on one of those piles

That would be awesome, would show how it really is all about control now-a-days, to bad Kawi would never pay his 50 million dollar a year salary

god i made a stupid career choice

svfighter · 11-04-2009, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by Nex

All that's left for Rossi to do is go to Ducati on win on that bike too

If you read the MotoGP news, you'll see that there's already talk of that happening after 2010. The factory Ducati team put Guaresci, their test rider, in as a team manager to oversee Nicky and Casey.

However Guaresci has a very good relationship with Guaresci and they've moved the previous manager (forget his name, might be Domenicali) to a different position as he and Rossi don't like each other much.

It's all speculation for now, but it could be lining up to happen. It would be a huge boost for Ducati. The Italians would travel all over Europe in droves to support their bike and their rider. It would be an amazing sight to see. I'd definitely plan a trip to Misano to experience it too.

NoQuarter#121 · 11-04-2009, 09:59 AM

I think if Rossi won a championship on the Ducati he would be the first rider to win the premier class championships on 3 makes.

Agostini= MV and Yamaha
Lawson= Honda and Yamaha

Am I missing anyone?


10-26-2009, 04:23 PM	#2
Cleophus James Endorsed Joined: May 2008 From: Irkutsk, USSR I Ride: Your sister	Hailwood FTMFW. But yeah, Rossi is awesome. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-27-2009, 11:40 AM	#3
Nex Pit Crew Joined: Sep 2007 From: Seattle I Ride: 2002 RSV Mille & 2003 YZF-R6 & 2006 DRZ250	All that's left for Rossi to do is go to Ducati on win on that bike too __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-27-2009, 12:41 PM	#5
Amorget Superbiker Joined: Oct 2005 From: Stanwood, WA I Ride: 99 SV650, 00 TLR, 01 SV650S, 08 848	I'd be more impressed if he went to Suzuki or Kawi and won on one of those piles __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-27-2009, 12:43 PM	#6
recr8ton MotoGP Contender Joined: Mar 2007 From: Portland/Beaverton I Ride: 2007 Yamaha R6s	I'd be more impressed if he went to Huffy or Schwinn and won on one of those. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-27-2009, 01:12 PM	#8
GixxerTek GixxerTek Joined: Apr 2006 From: Tacoma I Ride: 2 Race Types and 1 Tard @ NESBA Events	I just have to laugh at all the "Is Rossi over/through/done/finished?" posts that got posted all over the place. He is phenom of the motorcycle type. He is..."Been there Won that". __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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10-26-2009, 04:13 PM	#1
NoQuarter#121 Zone Head Joined: Sep 2007 From: 2nd star to the right and straight on 'til morning I Ride: on ice at 15F below zero	Rossi is the GOAT, another brick in the wall... Stats for the Doctor; http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/Oct/091026i.htm He may be behind Ago in a couple of areas, but he has dominated the sport in a way totally unique, in the most competitive era of GP. He has faced many world champions. Ago had a few rivals, but Rossi has faced a metric ton of world champions. In my opinion, the modern motorcycle makes it tougher to shine. The technology has improved to the point that a given riders natural ability isn't able to make as much of a difference. Ago was typically on the dominant machine. The MV was THE bike and then the Yamaha. Rossi won on the Honda, then won on the turd Yamaha, then helped make the Yamaha the dominant motorcycle. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-27-2009, 03:18 PM	#9
Alpine 318is Zone Head Joined: Jan 2007 From: Bellevue, Washington I Ride: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R 600 Alstare	Waiting for a certain someone to chime in................ __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-04-2009, 09:59 AM	#12
NoQuarter#121 Zone Head Joined: Sep 2007 From: 2nd star to the right and straight on 'til morning I Ride: on ice at 15F below zero	I think if Rossi won a championship on the Ducati he would be the first rider to win the premier class championships on 3 makes. Agostini= MV and Yamaha Lawson= Honda and Yamaha Am I missing anyone? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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