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In reply to Post #32
Very successful rider, but like you say, the Ducati dominated, was a revelation at the time compared to the competition
Just looked at a 1299 today and a 959  
Zx10r and S1000rr yesterday. Think I might get an Aprilia RSV4 this year, sound sublime, what an engine 
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In reply to Post #34
Gotta love anyone who rides a ducati  as I've been telling all my mates since my 916 days IT AIN'T WHAT IT DOES ITS THE WAY IT DOES IT,
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In reply to Post #31
I'm going to go with dovi for the win,
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In reply to Post #31
Hi Russ
I would have gone Marquez as well until I saw Vinales in qualifying, he looked so smooth, almost a different rider to last year.
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #30
Foggy/ducati held the podium record, 100, for 18 years and others were on ducati's at the time so I would argue it was the rider, having met him I would say his level of determination and commitment were higher than anyone else he rode against. The Honda has also had a reputation as an animal to ride which maybe why Danny was bitten by it so many times.
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Race day chaps. My money is on Marquez if he stays up right.
Lowes will fall off as well
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In reply to Post #29
The bikes the biggest part for me and those Honda’s are exceptional, no doubt, If Rossi and MM were on the same bike then that would be the test. Agree though, MM is a great rider, let’s see how he fairs against Lorenzo, I expect his talent to shine
As for the bikes, look what Batista has just done in WSB, that V4 Ducati is untouchable on the straights, can’t compete, 15 second gap! and Rea riding the tyres off it
Same when Foggy was riding them, different league at the time, his Moto GP career says it all
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In reply to Post #21
Disagree, it's the person on the bike that makes the real difference. Stoner proved this winning the title on a machine nobody including Rossi could ride. Let's also not forget Rossi had a machine developed for him that was superior to anything else including the one has team mate rode. Love or loathe MM he is the most talented rider I've seen since I started watching in the early seventies and let's not look back with Rose tints on as Rossi has taken out his share of riders over the years and used his mind games and huge fan base to intimidate rivals.
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I enjoy watching the Qatar race, it looks good under the lights but I've read in the past a lot of the riders don't like it..the shadows make it hard also likes been said the sand blowing over the track.bit of a **** track to actually go and watch the race live, only one stand..crafty mm93 getting a tow in q2 to nick 3rd. Rossi has his work cut out tomorrow but never rite him off come race day.
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In reply to Post #26
Too right mate, could be very close with a bit of luck, anybody’s
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In reply to Post #25
No, his next work swing starts tomorrow so he only got to watch today's free practices. He knows a few people who have tickets for the actual races and they are questioning whether or not to go due to the weather
Going to be interesting whatever the weather chucks up, it's Moto GP after all..........
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #24
Brilliant mate, his he going to the race?
If so he’s a lucky man
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In reply to Post #23
Hi Chris
Had a text from a friend who works in Doha and the wind is blowing a lot of sand onto the track, not going to get better tomorrow for the race by all accounts. Looks like it's going to be survival of the fittest. I don't think qualifying will have much bearing on any of the race class results, gonna be a tyre weekend I think
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #22
High side, not good at all John
Mainly the rear wheel slipping and then gripping
Mind you though, the introduction of the air bag suits is a big step forward imho. Think its Lorenzo on the Alpinestars site, 150mph high side, air bag goes off and he walks away
So much power those bikes, unreal, don’t seem to come off them as much as the 500cc two stokes though, they were mental. I would love a go on one, steady away though 
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Hi All
Loving all this, just wish they could eradicate hi sides somehow, every time I see one my heart is in my mouth so as to speak. I know Lorenzo went over on a slow corner, but........ horrible
Best
Jon
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NON Carp stuff