MotoGP - Could Suzuki go all the way

[MN72Busa]

Could this be the Year for Suzuki to win the world Championship? Sounds like the Honda's are down on power this year. Hopkins seems to be doing great in testing. Kawasaki has an all French turn out for 07...so forget Kawi...lol. Nicky already stating he thinks its going to be hard to defend his championship on the Honda. Colin Edwards had a great ending to last year, and looking great so far this year, but something tells me this is the year for Suzuki - Comments, or predictions for the 07 Year? Bikes are just as fast if not proving to be ffaster with the 800cc limit with the reduced weight!


Sepang MotoGP testing

Pos. - Rider - Team - Bike - Time

1 John Hopkins Rizla Suzuki MotoGP GSV-R800 2:02.277
2 Chris Vermeulen Rizla Suzuki Moto GP GSV-R800 2:03.049
3 Valentino Rossi Yamaha Team Yamaha YZR 2:03.184
4 Colin Edwards Yamaha Team Yamaha YZR 2:03.337
5 Nicky Hayden Repsol Honda Team Honda RC212V 2:03.413
6 Loris Capirossi Ducati Marlboro Team Ducati Desmosedici GP-7 2:03.537
7 Randy De Puniet Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR 2:03.542
8 Dani Pedrosa Repsol Honda Team Honda RC212V 2:03.620
9 Makoto Tamada Tech3 Yamaha Yamaha 2:03.785
10 Casey Stoner Ducati Marlboro Team Ducati Desmosedici GP-7 2:03.944
11 Alex Hofmann Team D'Antin Pramac Ducati Desmosedici GP-7 2:04.003
12 Alex Barros Team D'Antin Pramac Ducati 2:04.011
13 Kenny Roberts Jnr.Team Roberts KR212V 2:04.088
14 Carlos Checa LCR Honda Honda RC212V 2:04.101
15 Shinya Nakano Konica Minolta Honda RC212V 2:04.138
16 Marco Melandri Fortuna Honda Honda RC212V 2:04.270
17 Shinichi Itoh Ducati 2:04.641
18 Toni Elias Fortuna Honda Honda RC212V 2:04.710

 

[extreemachine]

Nice pic!!

 

[Charlesbusa]

I would like to see Hopkins and Suzuki do well.

But testing numbers aren't always representative of race winners.

It should be a great year

 

[Devil Dog]

I like #2


Sepang MotoGP testing

Pos. - Rider - Team - Bike - Time

1 John Hopkins Rizla Suzuki MotoGP GSV-R800 2:02.277
2 Devil Dog    Suzuki MotoGP Hayabusa 1300   42:47.088
3 Chris Vermeulen Rizla Suzuki Moto GP GSV-R800 2:03.049
4 Valentino Rossi Yamaha Team Yamaha YZR 2:03.184
5 Colin Edwards Yamaha Team Yamaha YZR 2:03.337
6 Nicky Hayden Repsol Honda Team Honda RC212V 2:03.413
7 Loris Capirossi Ducati Marlboro Team Ducati Desmosedici GP-7 2:03.537
8 Randy De Puniet Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR 2:03.542
9 Dani Pedrosa Repsol Honda Team Honda RC212V 2:03.620
10 Makoto Tamada Tech3 Yamaha Yamaha 2:03.785
11 Casey Stoner Ducati Marlboro Team Ducati Desmosedici GP-7 2:03.944
12 Alex Hofmann Team D'Antin Pramac Ducati Desmosedici GP-7 2:04.003
13 Alex Barros Team D'Antin Pramac Ducati 2:04.011
14 Kenny Roberts Jnr.Team Roberts KR212V 2:04.088
15 Carlos Checa LCR Honda Honda RC212V 2:04.101
16 Shinya Nakano Konica Minolta Honda RC212V 2:04.138
17 Marco Melandri Fortuna Honda Honda RC212V 2:04.270
18 Shinichi Itoh Ducati 2:04.641
19 Toni Elias Fortuna Honda Honda RC212V 2:04.710

 

[heavybusa]

I'm with you Vin!!

 

[heavybusa]

What happened to our official thread?

 

[Charlesbusa]

You gotta work on that lap time Vinny

42:47.088

 

[Charlesbusa]

Nicky is doing well as well

 

[Charlesbusa]

Another

 

[unkleslapnutz]

This might sound dumb...BUT is that just an Oakley sticker on his visor...Or is Oakley making visors for helmets now?

 

[gtrpimp76]

I think with the right rider they can. IMHO, Chris Vermulen will get er done before John Hopkins. Hopkins is quick but seems to lack the consistency needed over 45 minutes.

Shid. I think Vale or Hayden can easily do it.

 

[dadofthree]

 

[thepushercg]

i agree with charlesbusa, about the testing numbers. and suzuki has a very good shot this year. very nice pics also.

 

[Charlesbusa]

(unkleslapnutz @ Jan. 24 2007,02:27) This might sound dumb...BUT is that just an Oakley sticker on his visor...Or is Oakley making visors for helmets now?

Don't know for sure but,

Nicky wears the Oakley sunglasses that have ear phones and a MPR player. He wears the sunglasses all the time in the pitts and on the grid. Its his way of tuning everyone out so he can focus on the race.

 

[DaCol.]

Me, I think Rossi (with Edwards finising 5th to 8th again-LAST YEAR for him then RETIREMENT) Wins, Honda or Ducati in second/third and Suzuki in 4th  

.  I just don't think Zuki has a rider (this year) that can win the championship. Maybe next year or the year after, but not this year. Kinda like Honda developed Hayden.