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2007 MGP season!!!
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Only 2 months and we are all go! Can't wait. Honda certainly have
compacted their bike this season, great for Pedrosa but how Hayden etc
will squeeze in to the bike remains to be seen.
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For some strange reason I assumed from the subject line that this post
would be about Champ's plans for Pahnd Island this year.
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I'm surprised some teams are using the same (well revised) frames as
the 990's, ie Yam and Suz, I thought the new 800cc engines would have
dictated a complete redesign but apparentely not. Certainly from early
testing Suz have benfitted from the downsize and the bike despite using
pretty much the same frame etc seems much more balanced and on the
pace, whether this will continue or the others will haul them in
remains to be seen.
It will be interesting to see how Stoner goes now he's on a factory
team and on Bstones, hopefully the front end will be more robust and
forgiving and with Capirossi as a team mate and possible mentor Stoner
may well have a good season.
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Not forgetting everyone has to bring their tyres for the weekend, no more
sneeking off
making some the night before race day.
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This season will be interesting because of the new capacity, certain
riders will benefit and others not so. Exactly who that will be is hard
to predict particularly as the season progresses and riders adapt.
I think Pedrosa will do well on his pint sized Honda, Rossi will be on
the pace as usual, possibly Stoner and Cap and very hopefully Hopkins,
if the Suz is seriously on the pace then this really could be his
season, if anyone deserves a competitive season it's Hoppy he's a great
rider and I really hope things work for him this year. Hayden clearly
has the ability and talent but I wonder if the bike may not suit him,
have to wait and see.
Team Roberts are very optimistic this year too predicting regular
podiums, hope those predictions come true although I wouldn't hold my
breath too long.
The Seapang test is coming up and most folk think Yam (er read Rossi)
will be the fastest (MGP pole) then Honda, Suz are a distant 4th so it
appears punters aren't convinced the Suz's can maintain the early form.
Well I'm looking forward to finding out but I'm making no predictions,
just going to sit back and enjoy.
Bring it on.
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Pip will be along soon to be scrutineer your sig.
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