Comments on: Suzuki Working Its Way Back Onto MotoGP Grid (News)

By: MGNorge

MGNorge — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:17:59 +0000

I think most all racing does that. Production based racing is just that, racing “production” bikes with modifications allowed under the rules in force at that time. Although MotoGP isn’t production based the developments made do filter their way back to production bikes too.
They all have to pick their fights but it’s too bad that Kawasaki can’t shake a few yen loose and join the party!

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By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 15:49:14 +0000

“(Honda’s trick tranny adds nearly $800,000 to the cost of a leased RC213V and has to be serviced every race by Honda personnel).” – From Cycle World

As long as craziness like the above continues in MotoGP it won’t matter what Suzuki or BMW do. Everything outside of a Honda or Yamaha might as well be a Superbike, which is where any smart moto company’s racing budget is better invested.

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By: Kris

Kris — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 11:19:02 +0000

“or should i say more than a tip as a reward for services rendered.”
Hahaha
Hoppa actually reckoned the Suzi had good pace but that was before he losed his digit…..

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By: Scotty

Scotty — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:15:45 +0000

I suppose double world champions can say what they like.

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By: PatrickD

PatrickD — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:47:15 +0000

I think that Kawasaki, as well as feeling the financial pinch, saw that production based racing was way more effective in pushing the brand. They are never going to be able to go toe-to-toe with Honda in the top class, but look at how they did in Superbike and Supersport classes all over the world last year. It’s done them no harm. MotoGP is about as relevant to streetbikes as the 500cc bike days, whereas the level of Superbike evolution feeds back to what you and I can buy quite immediately.

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By: PatrickD

PatrickD — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:42:01 +0000

Check out WSB. Your wish is granted!

By: Norm G.

Norm G. — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:37:44 +0000

re: “Maybe that’s just blind optimism on my part”

“blind optimism” on parts too numerous to count, but finally someone on the net suffering from the condition has the insight to call it what it is (handclap). that my friend puts you one step above everyone else, and one step closer to the opinions of ezpelata and i.

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By: brian

brian — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:20:49 +0000

A young Schwantz type? Hire up Eslick now that he’s back on Suzuki.

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By: Hefner

Hefner — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:06:38 +0000

You don’t publicly embarrass your team and manufacturer on the eve of your home GP, an event they sponsor, and then get second thoughts.

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/08/bmw-confirms-negotiations-with-ben-spies-for-wsb-return-2/

His mind was made up, and somebody changed it for him. My question is what, or who, could have possibly changed his mind?

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By: Hefner

Hefner — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:00:04 +0000

Ducati took Bayliss’ finger, but that wasn’t a GP bike.

I still think it’s unfair to dismiss the Suzuki though… Maybe that’s just blind optimism on my part, as I think the series desperately needs another competitive manufacturer.

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