06-07-2005, 01:43 PM
Well, Colin has the same bike as Rossi and Rossi has been dominating with it so it just shows how much better Rossi is. I agree on Nicky, maybe he'll get there in a year or two. If he doesn't get the results this season he'll probably get demoted to a satelitte team I think. Gotta make room for Vermuelen and Pedrosa.
As for Hopper, I think he's being held back by the Suzuki. There have been a few signs of life from the GSV-R, namely when they led the race in China but it just seems like they're still pretty far off on the development curve. I bet if Hopper was given a Honda or even a Ducati he'd be able to make something happen. He could easily replace Bayliss or Barros on Camel Honda since Bayliss has been doing terrible and Barros is probably going to retire soon.
As for Hopper, I think he's being held back by the Suzuki. There have been a few signs of life from the GSV-R, namely when they led the race in China but it just seems like they're still pretty far off on the development curve. I bet if Hopper was given a Honda or even a Ducati he'd be able to make something happen. He could easily replace Bayliss or Barros on Camel Honda since Bayliss has been doing terrible and Barros is probably going to retire soon.
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Past: 2018 Honda Civic Type-R, 2015 Yamaha R1, 2009 BMW M3, 2013 Aprilia RSV4R, 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 2006 Porsche Cayman S, 2012 Ducati 1199, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2008 CBR1000RR, 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2000 Toyota Tundra, 2005 Honda CBR600RR, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1997 Honda Civic EX
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