[Supervox]

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

Super...It is really odd how we europeans really give Nicky Hayden a hard time. Our cousins in the States cite his consistancy since joining the Moto GP ranks

1 Win & 6 Podiums in 3 years on what is unquestionably the best bike in the paddock ?

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

So you rate Dovizioso above Lorenzo? He is good I doubt that not for one second. But your forgetting the politics mate! Fortuna is Spanish hence for them to have a dream team of 2 young Spanish riders will be too much to ignore.

I think YOU'RE forgetting Honda's power - "We decide who's gonna ride our bikes - NOT the sponsors" - if you doubt this, have a word with Sito Pons, Max Biaggi & Camel !! :P

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

I like your 750cc theory too! Especially when a certain red team have a 750 also!

But surely it'll be way too expensive for them to develop a V Twin that can be on equal terms with the Japanese ??

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

What about engine configurations for the 800cc class?

My guess is this:

Yamaha....Simple scale down of present IL4 with big bang firing.

Yep

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

Suzuki......Back to what it knows best....IL4 again with big bang.

Yep

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

Ducati.....V4.......with very high rev capability.

Won't argue with you over this one !!

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

Honda......Switch to V4.

More likely to use a V3 configuration I think

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

Kawasaki....Scale down of existing IL4 again with big bang

More than likely - IL4 is all they know !!