[cold tire]

From Superbike Planet:

Best lap times (over two days) on race rubber

1 MAX BIAGGI (I-Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra) 1:33.9, 2 Lanzi (I-Ducati) 1:34.1, 3 YUKIO KAGAYAMA (J-Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra) 1:34.2, 4 Bayliss (Aus-Ducati) 1:34.2, 5 Toseland (GB-Honda) 1:34.6, 6 Nieto (E-Kawasaki) 1:34.8, 7 Corser (Aus-Yamaha) 1:34.9, 8 Laconi (F-Kawasaki) 1:35.1, 9 Haga (J-Yamaha) 1:35.3, 10 Rolfo (I-Honda) 1:36.7,

So, is the 'Roman Emperor' for real? Is the '07 Gixxer much improved? Or will Max have 'issues' again?

I'm going out on a really long, feeble limb:
Max Biaggi will win the '07 WSBK title.
(God I just know I'll regret this)

 

[dhouldsw]

Riding alone in qualifying is one thing, racing in traffic is another.... only time will tell...

;D

 

[Jaybo]

yep testing is just.........testing.

 

[Guest]

get off his back already ,sure he whined before,but the guy was top 10 in GP ,,pretty hard to SUCK doing that . if he wins you'll eat your words

 

[Saint Nick]

get off his back already ,sure he whined before,but the guy was top 10 in GP ,,pretty hard to SUCK doing that . if he wins you'll eat your words

Amen,
He was not only top ten, but top three for years and top
five even in 2005...
All his critics are goin' to eat shit

 

[CorvetteBoy]

Amen,
He was not only top ten, but top three for years and top
five even in 2005...
All his critics are goin' to eat shit

If we are wrong why can't we just come up with a lame-O excuse for failing? Kinda like....hmmmmm......

I think you are in love with Maxi pad. Admit it. You love him.

 

[Purplekawi]

don't really like Biaggi but i can appreciate a talented rider. i used to love watching him smoke everyone in the 250's. i think he'll do fine in traffic. he can dice em up with the best. will be an entertaining season i'm sure.

 

[Saint Nick]

If we are wrong why can't we just come up with a lame-O excuse for failing? Kinda like....hmmmmm......

I think you are in love with Maxi pad. Admit it. You love him.

Not really, put a wig on him and he looks like one of those
16th century Venetian merchants...
But his record and form on two wheels speak for themselves

btw - nice avatar...

 

[Machinist]

Real Bike???????

Amen,
He was not only top ten, but top three for years and top
five even in 2005...
All his critics are goin' to eat shit

Only if get's off that LOOSER Machine :horse and get's on a Real BIKE :devillook

** LAST YEARS CHAMP'S **
1st - BAYLISS : - DUCATI
2nd - TOESLAND : - HONDA
3rd - HAGA : - YAMAHA

 

[CorvetteBoy]

Not really, put a wig on him and he looks like one of those
16th century Venetian merchants...
But his record and form on two wheels speak for themselves

btw - nice avatar...

It's just that you always defend him in such a way that I thought maybe he was your manwife or something. It just seemed like...I dunno...love...

And keep your hands off my man breasts or I'll tell Max that you weren't true.

 

[Jaybo]

sure I give him just as much chance as anybody, but he does have a couple things going against him. but winning wsbk his first year out? I don't personally think so. he's got to get used to the bike & tires, learn new tracks, find the perfect setup and control his mouth.. I put him up there for a win, maybe two but no title. but it's all imo of course.
pre-season testing really doesn't mean much again imo

 

[bafflebrain]

I am cheering for Biaggi this year.

Biaggi may have some issues but then again, his mother abandoned him when he was a child. Despite all that you have to appreaciate that he is a super talented racer. Max did not started racing until he was 18 when most of the GP field started when the could barely walk.

Go Biaggi!!!!

 

[Guest]

I am cheering for Biaggi this year.

Biaggi may have some issues but then again, his mother abandoned him when he was a child. Despite all that you have to appreaciate that he is a super talented racer. Max did not started racing until he was 18 when most of the GP field started when the could barely walk.

Go Biaggi!!!!

im cheering for biaggi as well .dominate or not ,he should get a fair shake .

i hope he takes the championship and turns from a frog into a pricnce,but if he blows it and turns into a baby,hes off the list.

i think hell win ,,not the whole thing ,but enough .Hey look at hayden ,he only won 2 and won the year ,anything is possible

 

[cold tire]

As Jaybo says, he's got to learn some new tracks. That's the biggest stumbling block facing him, much more than the bike, I'd guess. What's impressed me the most about Biaggi in the last few seasons is that, while he's often qualified poorly, he's put on a real school during the race, passing hordes of riders and making some decent finishes.
He may also be extremely motivated this time out.
True enough, topping a pres-season test doesn't make anyone a champion, but look who else is up near the top of those times: Bayliss, Corser, Toseland, Haga... it must mean somehing.

 

[avsagain]

learning new tracks is as easy as getting a PS3 and a few games for the weekend. no excuses max, you're riding the best equipment, well not quite the best, but damn good.....well i mean it's not like it's a kawasaki or anything

 

[CorvetteBoy]

learning new tracks is as easy as getting a PS3 and a few games for the weekend.

I don't know if you are just kidding or not but I can tell you that learning a track has more to it than not getting lost trying to find the track entrance or finding a toilet seat that hasn't been pissed on. Pretty much every track has surface irregularities that you'll never learn on a video game.

 

[Jaybo]

I've played alot of motogp on my ps2 over the years, I guess I'm ready for all those tracks, eh? Shit maybe I'm ready for motogp!

 

[CorvetteBoy]

I've played alot of motogp on my ps2 over the years, I guess I'm ready for all those tracks, eh? Shit maybe I'm ready for motogp!

Well, I saw a few pornos as a young teenager and read "Forum" so when that fateful day finally rolled around, I was totally ready for making sexy time. Maybe it's the same kinda thing with video games and professional motorcycle racing.

Sometimes stimulation simulation can really help.

 

[Jaybo]

Good point. All I really need now then is spanish citizenship.

 

[Saint Nick]

Only if get's off that LOOSER Machine :horse and get's on a Real BIKE :devillook

** LAST YEARS CHAMP'S **
1st - BAYLISS : - DUCATI
2nd - TOESLAND : - HONDA
3rd - HAGA : - YAMAHA

Yawn, yawn...
Don't forget to put a blanket over your two wheeled lawnmower,
it's gonna be a long cold winter.
btw, machineman - I've got a surprise for you this spring...