Joined Jul 2007
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Central Indiana
I think it's obvious that the Honda teams have been struggling and it's not just Nicky. He obviously likes the new bike, so I'm hopeful these results will continue.
Nicky isn't the best rider on the grid, but he's a good kid with more than enough talent to hold his own if he's got the right bike under him, IMO.
Nicky isn't the best rider on the grid, but he's a good kid with more than enough talent to hold his own if he's got the right bike under him, IMO.
Joined Jun 2007
384 Posts | 0+
Melbourne, Australia.
:laugh
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"Is Biaggi going to dominate WBK after winning his first race"?
I went to Mugello, Catalunya and Donington, I dont think Haydens improvements are enough now we are half way thru.
Go Stoner Go!!!
Go Stoner Go!!!
Joined Jul 2007
43 Posts | 0+
Central Indiana
Obviously this season is pretty much wasted, that doesn't mean he can't improve enough to get back on the podium.
Joined Jun 2007
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Ampang, Malaysia
agree..his back mean his being competetive and on the podium again..
If you put Hayden on the Yamaka and Rossi on the Honda, Rossi would still win...but Hayden would still put up a good fight like he did at Assen
The commentator overdid it IMO, "this is the Hayden we want to see, riding like the champion that he is..."
Too little too late for Hayden and Honda
If you put Hayden on the Yamaka and Rossi on the Honda, Rossi would still win...but Hayden would still put up a good fight like he did at Assen
The commentator overdid it IMO, "this is the Hayden we want to see, riding like the champion that he is..."
Too little too late for Hayden and Honda
I'm sure he will get on a podium, if they let him have full control of the bike.
Its a shame it hasnt worked for him, he certainly aint alone with his troubles.
Its a shame it hasnt worked for him, he certainly aint alone with his troubles.
Joined Jun 2007
210 Posts | 0+
Viriginia, USA
In the interview that CBS did with him for Assen TT he says directly that he is troubled because the lead designer/engineer told him the bike was not designed for him or his riding style. (I guess between the lines that means it is designed for Dani Pedrosa) I bet Hayden makes a move in the next season or so.
I thinkhonda will dump him before he moves himself. They love Pedrobot and no doubt they will gun for Jorge Lorenzo if Vale gets his way and dosent share the yam team with him
Joined Jun 2007
384 Posts | 0+
Melbourne, Australia.
Pedrosa is Spanish, Repsol is Spanish where do you think the money comes from? Texaco? :laugh (How much money does Hayden bring to the team? :dunno)
Hayden should have started and stayed with a satelite team, not with the No1 team.
Joined Jun 2007
210 Posts | 0+
Viriginia, USA
Very true, but that would not have helped MotoGP in the states at all, nor would it have helped Honda. Now just where on the earth does Honda sell literally boat loads of motorcycles and cars and outboard engines and lawn mowers, etc etc? I think it is about $$ first and talent second.
Joined Jun 2007
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Nantwich
Joined Jun 2007
384 Posts | 0+
Melbourne, Australia.
Nicky is going to have to alter his riding style to do any good. I don't think it's that Honda has designed a bike that doesn't suite his style, the class doesn't suite his style. The bike probably can't be designed for Nicky's riding style and be competitive, now they're 800cc machines and they're relying on faster corner speed. The guys who went through the ranks 125cc & 250cc that had to use corner speed will do better on the 800cc bikes more than ex superbike or dirt trackers that are used to sliding around etc.
Even if Honda gave him a bike that handled like he's used to or his style, he'd still be at the back of the pack because it just wouldn't cut it with the front runners. :dunno
Nicky needs to adapt to the new Honda, not a new Honda designed around him. There's lots of other riders out there on Honda's too. All with 800cc engines.
Even if Honda gave him a bike that handled like he's used to or his style, he'd still be at the back of the pack because it just wouldn't cut it with the front runners. :dunno
Nicky needs to adapt to the new Honda, not a new Honda designed around him. There's lots of other riders out there on Honda's too. All with 800cc engines.
Joined Jun 2007
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Nantwich
Joined Jun 2007
210 Posts | 0+
Viriginia, USA
Of course you are right Steve. That is what I said, it is about $$$$ first and talent second. Nicky is not a MotoGP style rider, however he is a good rider and he sells Hondas in the States, just like young Casey (the former crasher) is selling Ducs in Australia. Casey did not have the talent last season, he crashed out of 50% of the races. Hayden finishes 80% of the races this year in 7th or later position, where the majority of Hondas are finishing. Anyway, I am not a Hayden fan, but I do know it is about $$$$ not talent.
