Is Valentino Rossi Finished?

.OrgOwner · 11-06-2007, 10:54 PM

Lets take a poll and some feedback on this question. Will Rossi win another world title or has the torch been passed?

CBR929RE · 11-06-2007, 11:48 PM

I say yes but they gotta get the bike done properly. last 2 years he pretty much lost the title because the bike let him down. If he didn't have the mechanical DNFs he woulda taken the title last year. This year probably not because Stoner and the Duc steam rolled everyone but it woulda been a better battle.

dan.slabbert@gm · 11-29-2007, 12:22 AM

Are u outta yer mind?! I agree with McLovin - the bike is way off the mark. Obviously people know that in 07 Yamaha are crap - there are only 4 in MotoGP. Now let's look at how they did:

Rossi - 3rd (coulda not broke, coulda ....yadda yadda yadda....... )
Edwards - 9 (good rider, no slouch)
Sylvain Guintoli - 16 (who?)
Makoto Tamada - 18

The Suzuki's of Hopkins (4th) & Vermeulen (6th) were better. Good grief! Even the Kawa's managed 11 (de Puniet) & 15 (Ant West).

So currently Yamaha is a croc & they are lucky to have the Doctor to give them some kind of representation seeing as a good rider like Edwards could only manage 9th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Final word - Rossi has changed from Michelin to Bridgestone (same tyre as Stoner). Check out the www - VR just lapped Jerez 2nd fastest on his Crudahaha, 0.293 s behind Stoner on the Duke!!!!!!!!!!!!

Get real, watch the replays, forget the showboating stunts/wheelies & see the greatest natural biker of all time in action - u just might learn something, but stop looking at only the wheelies & stoppies

.OrgOwner · 11-29-2007, 1:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dan.slabbert@gm

Get real, watch the replays, forget the showboating stunts/wheelies & see the greatest natural biker of all time in action - u just might learn something, but stop looking at only the wheelies & stoppies

Who said anything about wheelies and stoppies? I guess your right the Yamaha is pile of junk of course.....

Maholli · 11-29-2007, 3:24 AM

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Originally Posted by .OrgOwner

I guess your right the Yamaha is pile of junk of course.....

Its hard to argue with that one..

Maholli · 11-29-2007, 3:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dan.slabbert@gm

Get real, watch the replays, forget the showboating stunts/wheelies & see the greatest natural biker of all time in action - u just might learn something, but stop looking at only the wheelies & stoppies

Where did that come from?

marbs · 11-29-2007, 3:29 AM

i think hes still got a couple of championships left in him

HondaGalToo · 11-29-2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dan.slabbert@gm

Get real, watch the replays, forget the showboating stunts/wheelies & see the greatest natural biker of all time in action - u just might learn something, but stop looking at only the wheelies & stoppies

WTF?

robert mcvey · 11-29-2007, 1:43 PM

valentino will win another championship or two if he gets a half decent bike that pile of shite yamaha is going to do him no favours he should get rid..

lanbrown · 11-29-2007, 2:18 PM

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Originally Posted by marbs

i think hes still got a couple of championships left in him

But does Yamaha have a couple in them?

denzee · 11-29-2007, 2:23 PM

In Moto Gp just like everything, manufacturers will go through good times and bad. Ducati and Honda are just better at it. I'm sure the Yamahas will be competitive once again next season especially if the tire situation is better. Who knows, maybe Michelin will end up having one up on Bridgestone in 2008. Looks like Honda's new bike will be much better especially for Nicky. One thing is for sure, don't count out #46

lanbrown · 11-29-2007, 3:50 PM

1976 Suzuki
1977 Suzuki
1978 Yamaha
1979 Yamaha
1980 Yamaha
1981 Suzuki
1982 Suzuki
1983 Honda
1984 Yamaha
1985 Honda
1986 Yamaha
1987 Honda
1988 Yamaha
1989 Honda
1990 Yamaha
1991 Yamaha
1992 Yamaha
1993 Suzuki
1994 Honda
1995 Honda
1996 Honda
1997 Honda
1998 Honda
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2000 Suzuki
2001 Honda
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2004 Yamaha
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2006 Honda
2007 Ducati

I don't think Yamaha has it in them. Rossi is a development rider and Yamaha is having issues engineering and manufacturing what he needs. Honda didn't have an issue.

Yamaha has had more bad times than good. Look at their past history and long dry spells?

a954girrl · 11-29-2007, 6:18 PM

I think he should retire in Kona and ride off into the sunset with me

robert mcvey · 11-30-2007, 1:30 AM

not all that sure if he is into girls

marius · 11-30-2007, 6:24 PM

Give ROSSI one descent bike and he can do it.Max Biaggi couldnt do it on a yamaha and ROSSI proof to the world he could.Yamaha lost it and i am quite sure he is all over Yamaha cause he,s got a name to look after and they are busy distrouying it for him.

.OrgOwner · 11-30-2007, 6:36 PM

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Originally Posted by marius

Give ROSSI one descent bike and he can do it..

I think nothing would be better than to see Rossi on a competitive machine next year. At least he can't blame the tyres now can he. Looks like most people think he still has the right stuff anyway.

marius · 11-30-2007, 6:47 PM

[quote=.OrgOwner;643779]I think nothing would be better than to see Rossi on a competitive machine next year. At least he can't blame the tyres now can he. Looks like most people think he still has the right stuff anyway.[/qu
I TOTTALY AGREE.Next year is make or brake for Rossi.Just like to know what is going to happen if he doesent make it cause his contract expires next year .Is he going to retire or not.I read a article where he said he will not retire cause he cant do anything else,but then i saw he won some rally for the third year.Well if Rossi doesnt make it my money is on PEDROSA.

dicknose · 12-02-2007, 11:53 PM

Im on the fence - not because I think Rossi is past it, but I think he needs to be on a competitive bike. Gone are the days when he could be on a scooter and still win!

He came 2nd this year - well ahead of the defending champion.
I think he will be in the top 3 next year and if you are there abouts and have a bit of luck you can win.

So I think its up to the bike - the rider is definitely not the weak link in the combo.

slickwill · 12-02-2007, 11:57 PM

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He came 2nd this year - well ahead of the defending champion.

Pedrosa was 2nd this year. Rossi was 3rd.

dan.slabbert@gm · 12-03-2007, 12:14 AM

He's 29 in Feb 08 & still the best rider in MotoGP. He is also not short of testicular fortitude. Figure he could still afford another year on an uncompetitive bike & still do it in 09 if he contracts to a competent team (like Honda!)

Anyone know more about this rumour re: Ferrari F1 though? Sadly he'll eventually end up being a cager.

.OrgOwner · 12-03-2007, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by dan.slabbert@gm

Anyone know more about this rumour re: Ferrari F1 though? Sadly he'll eventually end up being a cager.

I think your right there he will end up in a car when he's done. If he can't get a good ride then it might be sooner than you think.

Maholli · 12-03-2007, 12:27 AM

"It has been confirmed that Valentino Rossi will be in Formula 1 in 2007, but will it be with Ferrari? The 6-Time MotoGP World Champion has not yet confirmed what team he will race for, but he will definitely be with a front of the field team."

"Well, possibly not Ferrari, but Rossi will be in Formula 1 for the 2007 season. It has been clear for quite some time that the 6-Time MotoGP World Champion, wants to race in Formula 1 and it now seems that he is finally ready. Rossi's boss at his Yamaha MotoGP team, Davide Brivio, announced that Rossi has signed a contract extension for 2006 but after that he will be in Formula 1. "We have already agreed on a one-year contract and we know that from 2007 he will be in Formula One."
While a move to Ferrari is definitely possible for Rossi, as he has tested for the Scuderia in the past, nothing is certain as of yet. One must also ask the question of whether Rossi is good enough to be in Formula 1? As we all know, bikes and cars are completely different and while there has been racers who have done very well on both two and four wheels, it is a huge transition. One racer in particular, John Surtees, won the Formula 1 World Championship and also on several different occasions, took top honors in motorcycling as well. While it is likely that Rossi will be fast, will he be fast enough for Ferrari and Formula 1?"

Ferrari 1 - Valentino Rossi To Ferrari For 2007

I know its old news(2005) and it seems like it was wrong.. UM it was wrong..

Maholli · 12-03-2007, 12:32 AM

I say he stays in motoGp until he bombs out in 08 then maybe.. Its been rumored for awhile.. Im not a big Rossi fan as you can tell...

jkobflys · 12-03-2007, 12:41 AM

I think that now with Bridgestones he cant complain about tires, even if Michelin does come up with better buns and as for the machine this is Yamaha's chance to get it right and hope to keep Rossi after 08 with his contract up in 09. in my opinion Rossi is still the best, you cant forget all the races he won on the M1 machine even being well underpowered compared to the RC211V of the satellite Honda squads.
I hope to see the doc. around for at least another 4 to 5 seasons.

Maholli · 12-03-2007, 2:29 AM

Yeah I guess I must admit he sure can ride, but I still can't like him.. Im ready for just anybody on a Honda to take back the crown.. Like I have always said im biased..

dicknose · 12-03-2007, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by slickwill

Pedrosa was 2nd this year. Rossi was 3rd.

Ops - forgot he got pipped at the post!

Ok so for most of the season he was the only serious challenge to Stoner.