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Motogp Valenica test day
Posted: 15 Nov 2016, 09:50
by duke63
When these bikes are dressed in black they don't half look small.
Re: Motogp Valenica test day
Posted: 15 Nov 2016, 10:13
by Kwacky
They're about the same size as a modern supersports aren't they? They don't look much different in terms of dimensions.
Re: Motogp Valenica test day
Posted: 15 Nov 2016, 10:17
by duke63
Lorenzo first one out this morning.
Re: Motogp Valenica test day
Posted: 15 Nov 2016, 13:32
by Kwacky
Full test gallery here:-
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Re: Motogp Valenica test day
Posted: 15 Nov 2016, 16:10
by C00kiemonster
Vinales now faster than Rossi on the same bike
Re: Motogp Valenica test day
Posted: 15 Nov 2016, 16:26
by duke63
Jorge nearly as quick on the GP17.
Re: Motogp Valenica test day
Posted: 15 Nov 2016, 16:29
by duke63
Just been corrected. He is still on the 2016 bike at the moment.
Re: Motogp Valenica test day
Posted: 15 Nov 2016, 18:04
by D41
Kwacky wrote:They're about the same size as a modern supersports aren't they? They don't look much different in terms of dimensions.
Nah....I think Duke is onto something....look how big those front wheels look!!
Re: Motogp Valenica test day
Posted: 15 Nov 2016, 19:05
by Cav
Most likely because there aren't any brakes on the front wheel in the photo
Re: Motogp Valenica test day
Posted: 15 Nov 2016, 19:18
by Frankie
I was going the mention that, just watched his first lap and I could not keep my eye off the front disc, its massive, I expect the cover makes it look even bigger
Re: Motogp Valenica test day
Posted: 15 Nov 2016, 22:29
by duke63
Good to hear the Honda sounding like a proper MotoGP bike at last.
Re: Motogp Valenica test day
Posted: 16 Nov 2016, 17:43
by D41
Cav wrote:Most likely because there aren't any brakes on the front wheel in the photo
Discs or no discs, it won't make the circumference of the tyres look any different.
But I see where you're coming from.
Most of the guys who ride those things are tiny....I'll bet Rossi doesn't weigh 140lbs.
Re: Motogp Valenica test day
Posted: 16 Nov 2016, 17:48
by Kwacky
From memory Rossi is one of the taller riders.
Pedrosa is about the same size as a horse jockey. He's ickle and wee.
Re: Motogp Valenica test day
Posted: 16 Nov 2016, 18:04
by D41
Hmmmm...Colin Edwards is only a tad taller than me, and I'm 5'8"..and he always looks massive to me when I see him on TV.
The horse jockey analogy is about as apt as you could get.
Re: Motogp Valenica test day
Posted: 17 Nov 2016, 11:47
by duke63
Re: Motogp Valenica test day
Posted: 17 Nov 2016, 11:52
by C00kiemonster
Iannone's bike looks ace with his leathers
Re: Motogp Valenica test day
Posted: 17 Nov 2016, 13:42
by Jack
I liked Rins on the other Suzuki too
Re: Motogp Valenica test day
Posted: 17 Nov 2016, 13:44
by Jack
Also the exhaust on that Yamaha looks like it should be on the end of a watering can or maybe a shower ....
Re: Motogp Valenica test day
Posted: 22 Nov 2016, 15:20
by D41
That orange, white & black combo looks great. Lacks clutter.