Great Photo of 2023 MotoGP Riders in Germany

[exgman]

I saw the attached photo in an online group and thought that others might like to see it. It shows a dramatic shot of a MotoGP race in Germany earlier this year. Riders are Brad Binder and Luca Marini:

 

[akbeemer]

Just looking at the picture I can tell they are two riders who just can’t fully commit to a corner…..

I think spell check caught you, or your mind was on having a libation. It is Marini.

 

[exgman]

Thank you for catching my error Kevin. Knowing nothing of any consequence about Moto GP, I had no knowledge of the active & accomplished racers. I tried to see if Binder and Martini(SP) were BMW people, but seemed to find that Binder was/is a KTM rider and Marini was/is with MV Augusta. Of course, that was a few months ago. Things change.

I any case, Mel Culpa Kevin.

 

[akbeemer]

Being a MotoGP fan is an addiction and I am afflicted to a profound degree. It would be odd had you known his name.

 

[BC1100S]

Being a MotoGP fan is an addiction and I am afflicted to a profound degree. It would be odd had you known his name.

Valentino Rossi's half brother who rode a Ducati on his team this year but has had a brain cramp and is moving to Honda for 2024 where he will suffer an inordinate number of crashes and aborted moon launches.

Not that I follow MotoGP......

 

[skibum69]

Being a Dakar addict is kind of like an affliction too.

 

[lee]

I saw the attached photo
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If anyone finds me in that position, please help me pick up the bike

 

[pglaves]

If anyone finds me in that position, please help me pick up the bike

Amen, Brother!

 

[gregfeeler]

Amen, Brother!

 

[rbourey]

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I recall Keith Code's comment during a training session a few years ago - "I sure would like to know what he is looking at."

 

[kbasa]

I recall Keith Code's comment during a training session a few years ago - "I sure would like to know what he is looking at."

The apex, I'm thinking.

 

[52184]

The apex, I'm thinking.

As heeled over as they are, I’d expect they are at the apex and looking downtrack to the next brake marker and entry point.

Best,
DeVern

 

[Omega Man]

If anyone finds me in that position, please help me pick up what is left of the bike after you call the ambulance crew and life-flight.

Fixed that for what would be my situation.

OM

 

[BC1100S]

As heeled over as they are, I’d expect they are at the apex and looking downtrack to the next brake marker and entry point.

Best,
DeVern

You would be correct, sir.

 

[mhines]

all arms and elbows....

If anyone finds me in that position, please help me pick up the bike

The fact that we've progressed from dragging knees to elbows to SHOULDERS inthe last 20years is pure insanity. Had the pleasure of attending the USGP at COTA/Austin last year and it was so good, even if it's a somewhat boring track...

Let's just accept that these guys are literally aliens... far more evolved than we [you should check out their ahem, life partners as well, forgive me!].

Shame that BMW isn't in the mix beyond providing series sponsorship and the amazing safety cars.

At least they are in WSBK?

Can't wait for '24, I think Martinator nips Pecco [unless Marc Marquez is REALLY back!]

 

[BC1100S]

Can't wait for '24, I think Martinator nips Pecco [unless Marc Marquez is REALLY back!]

Oh, he's back, alright. Probably looking to reclaim his title of King of COTA.

 

[brownie0486]

They aren't riding on street tires like we are. It's my understanding the tire compounds are also different [ slicks and stickier meat ] for this type of activity.

Amazing motor riding skills, coupled with hundreds of hours in the crouch and specialized equipment. Far beyond most of our limits as riders running street meat.

 

[BC1100S]

They aren't riding on street tires like we are. It's my understanding the tire compounds are also different [ slicks and stickier meat ] for this type of activity.

One might be surprised at the similarities between MotoGP tires and current sportbike tires.

 

[pauls1150]

....like price and availability!

 

[brownie0486]

One might be surprised at the similarities between MotoGP tires and current sportbike tires.

Both my mechanics run motogp courses on a track where they hold track days. Neither uses street tires [ they use slicks ]. Granted many participants run their track days with stock bikes and street tires, but for actually racing [ looking for shorter times on a lap ] the mechanics are running slicks.

Certainly street tires can be use on the track, yet what type of tyres are used in MotoGP? Racing tyres. Michelin produces two types of MotoGP tyres. Slick tyres, which are used in dry conditions, and rain tires, which are used exclusively when there is water on the track.