Ben Spies Wins the 2011 MotoGP Championship

CC Cowboy · February 2nd, 2011, 09:46 AM

Anyone think differently? Bring it on.

Who is your favorite?

Oh yea, Hayden and Rossi finish 2nd and 3rd.

Suzuki enters each race.

Honda has rider conflicts.

Lorenzo has terrible year and finishes 4th.

Oscar Acosta finishes a lowly 5th but loves every minute of it.

tsiratiug · February 2nd, 2011, 09:55 AM

1. Rossi
2. Hayden
3. Lorenzo
4. Spies
5. Stoner
6. Pedrosa

maybe

ztrack157 · February 2nd, 2011, 09:55 AM

I don't see Ben winning it all. He may snag a win or two.

Rossi
Lorenzo
Hayden
Stoner
Pedrosa

Any of those five could win it all and I wouldn't be suprised. But I think it is going to be Dani's year.

Jinx250 · February 2nd, 2011, 10:16 AM

He's gonna need to step up his game a whole lot to do it. I think he was a bit surprised at the level of competition, considering how he damn near walked all over everyone in SBK.

rockNroll · February 2nd, 2011, 10:31 AM

Hayden is my favorite by far but i predict
stoner
lorenzo
rossi
spies
hayden

I just hope hayden has a good season

Nemesis · February 2nd, 2011, 11:10 AM

1. Lorenzo
2. Stoner
3. Pedrosa
4. Rossi
5. Ben Spies

Darling Ninja · February 2nd, 2011, 11:10 AM

It's Stoner's season. Just look at how well he's doing in testing.

I like Ben Spies, but I don't think he's going to win the championship. He still has a lot to learn.

camaroz1985 · February 2nd, 2011, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinx250

He's gonna need to step up his game a whole lot to do it. I think he was a bit surprised at the level of competition, considering how he damn near walked all over everyone in SBK.

Did you not watch last season? He never expected to walk over everyone, but he did damn good on a satellite bike.

I think he will do well in 2011. I'd like to see him get the championship, but I think that will come in 2012 when they go back to 1000s. Ben will definietly have a few wins this year.

Darling Ninja · February 2nd, 2011, 11:21 AM

I've met Nicky Hayden a couple of times. I met Ben Spies in Dec at the Long Beach IMS show.

JeffM · February 2nd, 2011, 12:23 PM

Pictures or it isn't real.......oh wait.

Very cool Annette

I see Spies as a top 5 finisher.

sharky nrk · February 2nd, 2011, 01:21 PM

I would love to see Ben take several wins this year, but I have a feeling its gonna be a Honda season (and I am VERY OK with that

)

KJohnson21 · February 2nd, 2011, 01:55 PM

I think Spies will do very well this year, now that he's with the factory team. Stoner has been amazing every time he's ridden for his new team. I like Hayden, but he hasn't been a strong finisher with Ducati. However, the "new" bike should help. Lorenzo will do well, he was almost unstoppable last year.

It will be very interesting to see the first races and find out who can really do what. There are a few riders who do not put all of their cards on the table in the practice rounds. No point in showing everyone what to expect before they have to.

Yasko · February 2nd, 2011, 02:06 PM

Nicky looks so happy in the photo with Annette...

Go Ben Go...Bring it home to TEXAS..........

V2Neal · February 2nd, 2011, 03:38 PM

I predict Stoner, Pedro and Jorge battling for the title this year.

I think Ben will be on the podium many more times this year and may even get a win or two, but I in the grand scheme, will not truely be in the battle for the championship.

Kurosaki · February 2nd, 2011, 11:49 PM

My money is on Casey.

Jinx250 · February 3rd, 2011, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaroz1985

Did you not watch last season? He never expected to walk over everyone, but he did damn good on a satellite bike.

I think he will do well in 2011. I'd like to see him get the championship, but I think that will come in 2012 when they go back to 1000s. Ben will definietly have a few wins this year.

Yep, I watched every race last year. My point was that he seemed to have a rough go of it, and that he'll need to step up his game to beat the other people in the grid (Lorenzo, Rossi, et al). I'd love to see him win, I jsut don't think it'll happen this year.

JMcDonald · February 3rd, 2011, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yasko

Nicky looks so happy in the photo with Annette...

:

Well look how close she is... who wouldn't be that happy :P .

And with a goofy charater like Rossi's, I'm always happy to see him win :P .

But I don't have cable so only get to catch every few races

.

Daeldren · February 3rd, 2011, 10:46 AM

Lorenzo is definitely going to be the one to beat this year. I think Rossi and Hayden still have to work with those Duc's to be in top shape, we're still in pre season though so its hard to tell. Honda is pushing strong this year so I have no doubt the Repsol boys are going to come out strong.

tiggen · February 3rd, 2011, 11:54 AM

I refuse to root for an Italian or a Spaniard because they are not American. I refuse to root for any Texan for the same reason.

Therefore, Nicky FTW!!

CC Cowboy · February 3rd, 2011, 03:27 PM

I don't like Rossi's new leathers.

JeffM · February 3rd, 2011, 03:51 PM

KTRacing38 · February 3rd, 2011, 04:11 PM

I love Rossi, but I think Stoner will take the prize this year.

sharky nrk · February 3rd, 2011, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

I don't like Rossi's new leathers.

My wife referred to them as the McDonald's version. I would have to agree. The new GP11 fairings though look awesome, they really seem to be pushing the aero alot

sharky nrk · February 3rd, 2011, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiggen

I refuse to root for an Italian or a Spaniard because they are not American. I refuse to root for any Texan for the same reason.

Therefore, Nicky FTW!!

SERIOUSLY ...... Kentucky ??? ....... you have no leg to stand on with that point

tsiratiug · February 3rd, 2011, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffM

I'm confused. His real name is Tim? I never knew.

Yasko · February 3rd, 2011, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinx250

Yep, I watched every race last year. My point was that he seemed to have a rough go of it, and that he'll need to step up his game to beat the other people in the grid (Lorenzo, Rossi, et al). I'd love to see him win, I jsut don't think it'll happen this year.

I didn't think Ben had such a rough go of it...He was on a non factory bike, and I thought he kicked azzz...His tire setup was not the best...He had to nurse his tires in every race...Watch out this year...He's going to rip it up...By the end of the year he will be the number 1 rider on his team...

GO BIG BEN!!!!!

Kurosaki · February 3rd, 2011, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinx250

Yep, I watched every race last year. My point was that he seemed to have a rough go of it, and that he'll need to step up his game to beat the other people in the grid (Lorenzo, Rossi, et al). I'd love to see him win, I jsut don't think it'll happen this year.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yasko

I didn't think Ben had such a rough go of it...He was on a non factory bike, and I thought he kicked azzz...His tire setup was not the best...He had to nurse his tires in every race...Watch out this year...He's going to rip it up...By the end of the year he will be the number 1 rider on his team...

GO BIG BEN!!!!!

The pole position and 2nd place he pulled in Indy on the Tech3 bike makes for a strong argument that it's not a bad bet that he could win this year.

backinthesaddleagain · February 4th, 2011, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinx250

Yep, I watched every race last year. My point was that he seemed to have a rough go of it, and that he'll need to step up his game to beat the other people in the grid (Lorenzo, Rossi, et al). I'd love to see him win, I jsut don't think it'll happen this year.

If he had a rough go of it what did the guys behind him have?

tiggen · February 4th, 2011, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharky nrk

SERIOUSLY ...... Kentucky ??? ....... you have no leg to stand on with that point

Sharky, not sure I understand. You are saying that because Nicky is from Kentucky my argument is null? Well, allow me to retort.

It is a well known fact that Texans would like to see Texas secede from the Union. I am happy to let them go. If they consider themselves Texans first and Americans second, I am absolutely gonna root for the guy who claims America first and the OWB second!

Sounds like somebody has an inferiority complex about a neighboring state.

tiggen · February 4th, 2011, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharky nrk

My wife referred to them as the McDonald's version.

Would you like an apple pie with that?!

Ding, Vale's done.

Every Italian on the face of the Earth has been waiting for this season, when the greatest Italian ever to ride a motorcycle teams up with the greatest Italian motorcycle brand. They all have finally got what they have dreamed about for years.

Here's my question: what happens when Vale doesn't produce?

Jinx250 · February 4th, 2011, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by backinthesaddleagain

If he had a rough go of it what did the guys behind him have?

A great view of his azz....

actionace · February 4th, 2011, 10:19 AM

Much respect & admiration to all the MotoGP riders. Spies looks consistent but..

SuperSic is on the move

The guy's a real character

I think he's going to be mixing it up & bangin' with the front runners more this season -hopefully even take a couple wins.

Spies seems very level headed and realistic. He knows he's running with the best. Sure to be consistently running 5th & higher but can't see him taking the title as Jorge will probably be in front of him more often.

All the Ducati boys (6 total) are getting work done and making the most improvements in their lap times. They've got lots more work to do before being podium contenders but I'm crossing my fingers that the Doctor will be back to his winning ways and fighting for the top step by the start of the season.

backinthesaddleagain · February 4th, 2011, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinx250

A great view of his azz....

lol

Darling Ninja · February 4th, 2011, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiggen

Would you like an apple pie with that?!

Ding, Vale's done.

Every Italian on the face of the Earth has been waiting for this season, when the greatest Italian ever to ride a motorcycle teams up with the greatest Italian motorcycle brand. They all have finally got what they have dreamed about for years.

Here's my question: what happens when Vale doesn't produce?

They shed Italian tears.

BTW: an Italian rider riding an Italian bike with an Italian team to boot. Already been done. Max Biaggi. W00t!

CC Cowboy · February 4th, 2011, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiggen

Here's my question: what happens when Vale doesn't produce?

He goes to Ferrari!

tiggen · February 4th, 2011, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darling Ninja

They shed Italian tears.

BTW: an Italian rider riding an Italian bike with an Italian team to boot. Already been done. Max Biaggi. W00t!

Ha! You're right! So even if Vale succeeds, who cares? It's been done. And by Max Biaggi no less! Damned if he does, damned if he doesn't. So this is how the career of the most brilliant man ever to ride a motorcycle ends?! He will still ALWAYS be the best.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

He goes to Ferrari!

Good call. Maybe he can replace that ass muppet Alonso.

wyckedflesh · February 4th, 2011, 02:13 PM

Rossi already won 2 world Championships with an Italian Bike, and Italian Team. Now if he pulls it off in MotoGP, he will be the FIRST to win on an Italian Bike, with an Italian Team in all 3 divisions.

Darling Ninja · February 4th, 2011, 02:21 PM

I vote for Simoncelli winning the championship. LOL.
I heard he knows how to party.

EuphCW1 · February 4th, 2011, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiggen

Would you like an apple pie with that?!

Ding, Vale's done.

Every Italian on the face of the Earth has been waiting for this season, when the greatest Italian ever to ride a motorcycle teams up with the greatest Italian motorcycle brand. They all have finally got what they have dreamed about for years.

Here's my question: what happens when Vale doesn't produce?

Greatest Italian ever to ride a motorcycle? Greatest Italian motorcycle brand? Try Giacomo Agostini on MV Agusta... 13 grand prix titles together! He is the all time leader in victories in GP history.

But yeah, with this precedent, I can see why the Italians are ecstatic!

Alex · February 4th, 2011, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EuphCW1

Greatest Italian ever to ride a motorcycle? Greatest Italian motorcycle brand? Try Giacomo Agostini on MV Agusta... 13 grand prix titles together! He is the all time leader in victories in GP history.

All true, but it was a different era. His factory bikes were so far ahead of the competition that he would often win by minutes, not seconds. In many years and in many classes, there wasn't a single viable rival to his dominance. Skill was of course a key part of it, but sheer superiority of equipment was present throughout.

Rossi has been on the best bikes available for much of his GP career, but by no means was he the only one on good bikes, and he has had to fight much harder for his X victories compared to what Agostini needed to.

But these differences are why it's always challenging to compare champions from era to era, things are never equal and can be debated ad nauseum.

February 2nd, 2011, 09:46 AM	#1
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Ben Spies Wins the 2011 MotoGP Championship Anyone think differently? Bring it on. Who is your favorite? Oh yea, Hayden and Rossi finish 2nd and 3rd. Suzuki enters each race. Honda has rider conflicts. Lorenzo has terrible year and finishes 4th. Oscar Acosta finishes a lowly 5th but loves every minute of it. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

February 2nd, 2011, 09:55 AM	#3
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	I don't see Ben winning it all. He may snag a win or two. Rossi Lorenzo Hayden Stoner Pedrosa Any of those five could win it all and I wouldn't be suprised. But I think it is going to be Dani's year. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

February 2nd, 2011, 10:31 AM	#5
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	Hayden is my favorite by far but i predict stoner lorenzo rossi spies hayden I just hope hayden has a good season __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

February 2nd, 2011, 11:10 AM	#7
Darling Ninja ninjette.org guru Name: Annette Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: 270	It's Stoner's season. Just look at how well he's doing in testing. I like Ben Spies, but I don't think he's going to win the championship. He still has a lot to learn. __________________________________________________ "You start with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck."

February 2nd, 2011, 11:21 AM	#9
Darling Ninja ninjette.org guru Name: Annette Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: 270	I've met Nicky Hayden a couple of times. I met Ben Spies in Dec at the Long Beach IMS show. __________________________________________________ "You start with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck."

February 2nd, 2011, 09:55 AM	#2
tsiratiug ninjette.org member Name: James Location: North Georgia - Lake Lanier Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Triumph Bonneville T100, 2010 Ninja 250R SE (SOLD), 2002 Honda Rebel Posts: 62	1. Rossi 2. Hayden 3. Lorenzo 4. Spies 5. Stoner 6. Pedrosa maybe

February 2nd, 2011, 10:16 AM	#4
Jinx250 Smoker Name: Bob Location: SoCal Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): Guess.... Posts: 556	He's gonna need to step up his game a whole lot to do it. I think he was a bit surprised at the level of competition, considering how he damn near walked all over everyone in SBK.

February 2nd, 2011, 11:10 AM	#6
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	1. Lorenzo 2. Stoner 3. Pedrosa 4. Rossi 5. Ben Spies

February 2nd, 2011, 12:23 PM	#10
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Pictures or it isn't real.......oh wait. Very cool Annette I see Spies as a top 5 finisher. __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

February 2nd, 2011, 01:21 PM	#11
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	I would love to see Ben take several wins this year, but I have a feeling its gonna be a Honda season (and I am VERY OK with that )

February 2nd, 2011, 01:55 PM	#12
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I think Spies will do very well this year, now that he's with the factory team. Stoner has been amazing every time he's ridden for his new team. I like Hayden, but he hasn't been a strong finisher with Ducati. However, the "new" bike should help. Lorenzo will do well, he was almost unstoppable last year. It will be very interesting to see the first races and find out who can really do what. There are a few riders who do not put all of their cards on the table in the practice rounds. No point in showing everyone what to expect before they have to. __________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

February 2nd, 2011, 02:06 PM	#13
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Nicky looks so happy in the photo with Annette... Go Ben Go...Bring it home to TEXAS..........

February 2nd, 2011, 03:38 PM	#14
V2Neal Bad-ass 250 racer Name: Neal Location: Minnesnowta Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r, ATK 605, Honda CR250R Posts: 91	I predict Stoner, Pedro and Jorge battling for the title this year. I think Ben will be on the podium many more times this year and may even get a win or two, but I in the grand scheme, will not truely be in the battle for the championship. __________________________________________________ CRA #28. Just wave as you go by!

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Kurosaki Akai Suisei - 赤い彗星 Name: Joseph Location: socal Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kurosaki 250, 09 Honda 600RawrRawr Posts: 540	My money is on Casey.

February 3rd, 2011, 10:46 AM	#18
Daeldren two wheel addict Name: Kenneth Location: Simpsonville, SC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 94 xlh 883, 1984 kawi gpz money pit Posts: 556	Lorenzo is definitely going to be the one to beat this year. I think Rossi and Hayden still have to work with those Duc's to be in top shape, we're still in pre season though so its hard to tell. Honda is pushing strong this year so I have no doubt the Repsol boys are going to come out strong. __________________________________________________ The M endorsement on my license stands for mental.

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tiggen ninjette.org guru Name: John Location: Atlanta Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 250 Posts: 333	I refuse to root for an Italian or a Spaniard because they are not American. I refuse to root for any Texan for the same reason. Therefore, Nicky FTW!!

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CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I don't like Rossi's new leathers. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

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JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	__________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

February 3rd, 2011, 04:11 PM	#22
KTRacing38 2010 250 Cup Champion Name: Kristy Location: Port Perry, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R and 2007 Honda CR150F Posts: 168	I love Rossi, but I think Stoner will take the prize this year.

February 4th, 2011, 10:19 AM	#32
actionace MotoGP Junkie Name: Ace Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 Ninja Posts: 40	Much respect & admiration to all the MotoGP riders. Spies looks consistent but.. SuperSic is on the move The guy's a real character I think he's going to be mixing it up & bangin' with the front runners more this season -hopefully even take a couple wins. Spies seems very level headed and realistic. He knows he's running with the best. Sure to be consistently running 5th & higher but can't see him taking the title as Jorge will probably be in front of him more often. All the Ducati boys (6 total) are getting work done and making the most improvements in their lap times. They've got lots more work to do before being podium contenders but I'm crossing my fingers that the Doctor will be back to his winning ways and fighting for the top step by the start of the season.

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wyckedflesh ninjette.org guru Name: Mikel Location: Valley of the Sun Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue Kawasaki KLE650 Versys, '95 Ducati 900SS/CR (undergoing track conversion) Posts: 287	Rossi already won 2 world Championships with an Italian Bike, and Italian Team. Now if he pulls it off in MotoGP, he will be the FIRST to win on an Italian Bike, with an Italian Team in all 3 divisions. __________________________________________________ 2009 KLE650 LSL bars, Full Muzzy PC-V 1995 900SS/CR mildly modified

February 4th, 2011, 02:21 PM	#38
Darling Ninja ninjette.org guru Name: Annette Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: 270	I vote for Simoncelli winning the championship. LOL. I heard he knows how to party. __________________________________________________ "You start with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck."

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