Why? The S1000RR is already to most powerful Supersport available to the public, routinely putting out 40hp more than the cross-plane Yamaha -

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I remember watching Biaggi repeatedly come up short to The Doctor in MotoGP 10yrs ago. He’s already aged hahaa

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yeah, no kiddin’. partnered with grinner. someone who was most certainly NOT italian and was most certainly NOT challenging. let you in on a lil’ secret, the “all chiefs, no indians” fighting model doesn’t work in racing any more than it works in the military. bmw just got their first education at donington. in many ways, they’re fortunate to have learned this lesson (or at least be reminded of it) so early. it’s going to pay dividends in their decision making. in fact, we’ve already witnessed some of it with the promotion of the italia team. quick studies the krauts.

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i’ve seen ‘em ride up close. he’ll be fine.

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So Hayes is beating up on a bunch of has-beens and never-weres, with (arguably) the best bike on the grid. I’m not impressed.

No doubt he’s the best we have at the moment, and he deserves the wins he’s getting because regardless of the spec of his bike (Yoshi are all that can come close) he’s better than everyone else out there.

But, I think he’d have his a$$ handed to him in WSBK… And I’m tired of rooting for my guy to crack the top-ten, or getting excited about a 4th place finish. I mean, do you seriously think he’ll be able to handle Melandri?

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First, it would be great to see if Hayes is good enough for the world scene.

Second, it would make AMA superbike much more enjoyable.

This year Hayes and that Yamaha have just been too good for the rest of the US superbike riders.

Goose

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correct, he’s only been able to “pressurize” things like his rear bridgestone causing it to chunk, and his rear suspension mount causing it to crack.

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