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I just don't see Rins's style being compatible to the V4's, particularly the RC213. Hopefully he gets through his 2 years there relatively unscathed, but with his propensity for falling off of the bike, I'm doubtful. Best case scenario for him, is 2 years at LCR and then get a seat at VR46 satellite Yamaha team (if that ever happens) or somehow finds a way on to the Monster Energy Factory Team.  Suzuki's departure has really screwed things up for him. I can't see him as the new Crutchlow/development guy because his style is so different from the typical V4 pilot. You can't blame the guy for taking the seat and I hope I'm wrong but I don't have much hope for him there.
What are your thoughts here fellas?

Those big GS's are like a 2-Wheeled Big Block Chevelle. So badass.

Check out a Tuono. They're stupid fun.

Yeah AF1 is the place to go for Aprilia stuff. Can you read "Maintenance Codes" or whatever they're called with the T-800? With the OFT, I downloaded the Aprilia Race Map and Gabro's STG II and STG III maps. I'm saving up for the Gabro RSV airbox swap and velocity stacks. Definitely hard NOT to go 100 all of the time haha. It's too easy.
Be safe out there.

At that price, it looks like a Bandit will continue to be a Dream Bike....

I have a Tuono Factory and I'm in love. This weekend I reflashed the ECU with Open Flash Tablet, and fitted a DNA air filter and a Austin Racing GP-1 slip-on. Currently using the Aprilia Race Map which cleaned up the low end throttle response. What a sound! I can't imagine another 20hp. The OFT reflash process was pretty easy and straightforward. It also allows you to reload the stock mapping for those trips to the dealer lol.
Have fun!

How much for a new set?

Ugh...
My #1 dream bike.
A WW would be "The One", but yeah right. A hot rodded Gamma in Skoal Bandit livery would be badass too!

The new Aprilias are pretty amazing, aren't they?

This is rad!
A friend had an SRX6 back in the day and I was seriously impressed with the chassis. Totally flickable and a definite upgrade over the RD platform. Looking forward to seeing how this turns out!

Fabio is earning his paycheck. Whatever Yamaha is paying him, it's not enough. It's worrying that Yamaha seems to be following the HRC philosophy of building a bike for one rider. We all know how well that's working for Honda this year. What a mess they're in without MM. I'm afraid that JM36 is going to fall victim to HRC's shitshow and mismanagement by Alberto Puig. Suzuki, WTH? And lastly, what are your thoughts on Zarco? He's obviously talented but seems to lack that killer instinct that it takes to reach the top step of the podium.
Alright, my picks for "The TT":

Pecco either wins or shits the bed again
And then...
1) AE41
2) FQ20
3) JZ5 / MV12
4) (Bonus) JM36

Aleix....

I wonder how much tech was developed from the V3 that went to the NS400?

I would hate to see Yamaha, in an effort to placate Fabio, ruin the overall balance of the M-1 by pumping up the motor. It's like there's only a finite number of "points" to be used for performance (let's say 100 for the sake of arguing lol). Yamaha has like 60 points in chassis, 20 in motor and 20 in aero. To get the motor up to Ducati's level (say 50..) those 30 points gotta come from somewhere else. I believe that Suzuki did exactly that this year. Gained straight line speed but lost the ability to control the tire degradation and affected front end "feel" by fucking around with the aero.
Here's my question: With Quartararo being the only Yamaha pilot who can be competitive, where does Yamaha go next? They're in the Honda conundrum. Do they continue to develop a bike for a single dominant rider (who could potentially get injured ala MM 2020)? Or, leave the Yamaha DNA in there and pay FQ20 to stfu and ride the bike as is? I guess that's why Lyn Jarvis gets paid the big bucks, to figure this stuff out lol.
Ok, rant over.
G'night

It's the Italian GP this weekend at (imo) the best track on the calendar: Mugello! Home of the MotoGP Top Speed Record (225mph / Johan Zarco).
Anyone want to throw out their podium predictions?
Will Quartararo repeat his win from last season?
Will Ducati improve their top speed record?
Will Bastianini smash into the back of Zarco on the warm-up lap again?
Will Pecco crash out of the lead again, like last year? (And last race lol)
Who knows? The unpredictability of the '22 Season is incredible.
Here's my guess:
1: Fabio Quartararo/ Yamaha Monster Energy M-1
2: Jack Miller/ Ducati Lenovo GP22
3: Marc Marquez / Repsol Honda RC213V