Rumors of Roczen to Suzuki

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fourfourone 11/16/2022 11:54am
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GPR245 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/11/16/577019/s1200_242453_al6_4177.jpg[/img]

fourfourone wrote:
There we go!

I was just asking because I watch both series and never really noticed.
jbrown15 wrote:
Seriously? You watch both series and have never picked up on the fact that at the 15min mark of every outdoor moto Wedge starts talking about...
Seriously? You watch both series and have never picked up on the fact that at the 15min mark of every outdoor moto Wedge starts talking about saving 15% in 15mins or less with Progressive?.....lol
I hope that's a joke lol
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GPR245 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/11/16/577019/s1200_242453_al6_4177.jpg[/img]

fourfourone wrote:
There we go!

I was just asking because I watch both series and never really noticed.
jbrown15 wrote:
Seriously? You watch both series and have never picked up on the fact that at the 15min mark of every outdoor moto Wedge starts talking about...
Seriously? You watch both series and have never picked up on the fact that at the 15min mark of every outdoor moto Wedge starts talking about saving 15% in 15mins or less with Progressive?.....lol
That’s State Farm bro
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jbrown15 wrote:
Seriously? You watch both series and have never picked up on the fact that at the 15min mark of every outdoor moto Wedge starts talking about...
Seriously? You watch both series and have never picked up on the fact that at the 15min mark of every outdoor moto Wedge starts talking about saving 15% in 15mins or less with Progressive?.....lol
Dimblewambie wrote:
Really hope this is a joke
I'm glad someone picked up on that.....lol
Bacon_n_Egg'r 11/16/2022 12:42pm
11/16/2022 12:42pm
As awesome as it would be to have KR end up racing on a Suzuki, does anyone really think it would magically kick Suzuki back into racing mode and bike development? They had the MotoGP champion in 2020, two very talented in prime riders under contract, a very racer friendly bike, and from 2019 to 2022 they won 6 races. And in June they bailed on their MotoGP commitment.

Even if Ken won the AMA SX title in 2023 I don't think it would result in a larger racing investment.
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jamiechapman418 11/16/2022 1:05pm
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Bacon_n_Egg'r wrote:
As awesome as it would be to have KR end up racing on a Suzuki, does anyone really think it would magically kick Suzuki back into...
As awesome as it would be to have KR end up racing on a Suzuki, does anyone really think it would magically kick Suzuki back into racing mode and bike development? They had the MotoGP champion in 2020, two very talented in prime riders under contract, a very racer friendly bike, and from 2019 to 2022 they won 6 races. And in June they bailed on their MotoGP commitment.

Even if Ken won the AMA SX title in 2023 I don't think it would result in a larger racing investment.
I wouldn't be so sure about that. Would it make them change or speed up development on a new bike if there is one? Probably not. But I wouldn't be surprised if that made Suzuki throw a little more money HEP's way for a continued race effort. I believe last I heard Suzuki didn't give HEP much in the way of financial support. Be hard to think a championship wouldn't give them a reason to send some more money or support their way.
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Teej317 11/16/2022 1:10pm
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Are those factory clamps? Surprised no Xtrig.
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brimx153 11/16/2022 1:34pm
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Teej317 wrote:
Are those factory clamps? Surprised no Xtrig.
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Black Diesel Bomber 11/16/2022 1:34pm
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Teej317 wrote:
Are those factory clamps? Surprised no Xtrig.
He won the championship when he switched to stock clamps...that was the big thing they "found"
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Bacon_n_Egg'r wrote:
As awesome as it would be to have KR end up racing on a Suzuki, does anyone really think it would magically kick Suzuki back into...
As awesome as it would be to have KR end up racing on a Suzuki, does anyone really think it would magically kick Suzuki back into racing mode and bike development? They had the MotoGP champion in 2020, two very talented in prime riders under contract, a very racer friendly bike, and from 2019 to 2022 they won 6 races. And in June they bailed on their MotoGP commitment.

Even if Ken won the AMA SX title in 2023 I don't think it would result in a larger racing investment.
jamiechapman418 wrote:
I wouldn't be so sure about that. Would it make them change or speed up development on a new bike if there is one? Probably not...
I wouldn't be so sure about that. Would it make them change or speed up development on a new bike if there is one? Probably not. But I wouldn't be surprised if that made Suzuki throw a little more money HEP's way for a continued race effort. I believe last I heard Suzuki didn't give HEP much in the way of financial support. Be hard to think a championship wouldn't give them a reason to send some more money or support their way.
MX and SX has to be a shit load cheaper than anything MotoGP related too, so it's probably the smartest way to still keep your active racing credentials / sales angle... If they care about that at all, which is obviously questionable.

I'd like to see Kenny kick a little ass on an RMZ either way.
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Dirty Points 11/16/2022 2:06pm
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Bacon_n_Egg'r wrote:
As awesome as it would be to have KR end up racing on a Suzuki, does anyone really think it would magically kick Suzuki back into...
As awesome as it would be to have KR end up racing on a Suzuki, does anyone really think it would magically kick Suzuki back into racing mode and bike development? They had the MotoGP champion in 2020, two very talented in prime riders under contract, a very racer friendly bike, and from 2019 to 2022 they won 6 races. And in June they bailed on their MotoGP commitment.

Even if Ken won the AMA SX title in 2023 I don't think it would result in a larger racing investment.
jamiechapman418 wrote:
I wouldn't be so sure about that. Would it make them change or speed up development on a new bike if there is one? Probably not...
I wouldn't be so sure about that. Would it make them change or speed up development on a new bike if there is one? Probably not. But I wouldn't be surprised if that made Suzuki throw a little more money HEP's way for a continued race effort. I believe last I heard Suzuki didn't give HEP much in the way of financial support. Be hard to think a championship wouldn't give them a reason to send some more money or support their way.
Richy wrote:
MX and SX has to be a shit load cheaper than anything MotoGP related too, so it's probably the smartest way to still keep your active...
MX and SX has to be a shit load cheaper than anything MotoGP related too, so it's probably the smartest way to still keep your active racing credentials / sales angle... If they care about that at all, which is obviously questionable.

I'd like to see Kenny kick a little ass on an RMZ either way.


Polo shirt budget alone should cover Kenny's pay.
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jamiechapman418 wrote:
I wouldn't be so sure about that. Would it make them change or speed up development on a new bike if there is one? Probably not...
I wouldn't be so sure about that. Would it make them change or speed up development on a new bike if there is one? Probably not. But I wouldn't be surprised if that made Suzuki throw a little more money HEP's way for a continued race effort. I believe last I heard Suzuki didn't give HEP much in the way of financial support. Be hard to think a championship wouldn't give them a reason to send some more money or support their way.
Richy wrote:
MX and SX has to be a shit load cheaper than anything MotoGP related too, so it's probably the smartest way to still keep your active...
MX and SX has to be a shit load cheaper than anything MotoGP related too, so it's probably the smartest way to still keep your active racing credentials / sales angle... If they care about that at all, which is obviously questionable.

I'd like to see Kenny kick a little ass on an RMZ either way.
Dirty Points wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/11/16/577031/s1200_suzuki_01_1652344761.jpg[/img] Polo shirt budget alone should cover Kenny's pay.


Polo shirt budget alone should cover Kenny's pay.
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😬😬😬😬[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/11/16/577041/s1200_BD531A6E_690D_4647_B66C_A3B983A58C0F.jpg[/img]
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Well that squelches the Ken going to Suzuki rumor
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SoCalMX70 11/16/2022 3:29pm
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You guys are misreading his post...
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SoCalMX70 wrote:
You guys are misreading his post...
I’m not so sure.
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SoCalMX70 wrote:
You guys are misreading his post...
soggy wrote:
I’m not so sure.
:grimacing:
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Bacon_n_Egg'r wrote:
As awesome as it would be to have KR end up racing on a Suzuki, does anyone really think it would magically kick Suzuki back into...
As awesome as it would be to have KR end up racing on a Suzuki, does anyone really think it would magically kick Suzuki back into racing mode and bike development? They had the MotoGP champion in 2020, two very talented in prime riders under contract, a very racer friendly bike, and from 2019 to 2022 they won 6 races. And in June they bailed on their MotoGP commitment.

Even if Ken won the AMA SX title in 2023 I don't think it would result in a larger racing investment.
jamiechapman418 wrote:
I wouldn't be so sure about that. Would it make them change or speed up development on a new bike if there is one? Probably not...
I wouldn't be so sure about that. Would it make them change or speed up development on a new bike if there is one? Probably not. But I wouldn't be surprised if that made Suzuki throw a little more money HEP's way for a continued race effort. I believe last I heard Suzuki didn't give HEP much in the way of financial support. Be hard to think a championship wouldn't give them a reason to send some more money or support their way.
I'd really like to see Kenny back on yellow, but wasn't Suzuki pulling support one of the main reasons RCH shut down? And that was the year Kenny went 20-2 for them outdoors.

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Luke_Richards 11/16/2022 4:31pm
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Bacon_n_Egg'r wrote:
As awesome as it would be to have KR end up racing on a Suzuki, does anyone really think it would magically kick Suzuki back into...
As awesome as it would be to have KR end up racing on a Suzuki, does anyone really think it would magically kick Suzuki back into racing mode and bike development? They had the MotoGP champion in 2020, two very talented in prime riders under contract, a very racer friendly bike, and from 2019 to 2022 they won 6 races. And in June they bailed on their MotoGP commitment.

Even if Ken won the AMA SX title in 2023 I don't think it would result in a larger racing investment.
jamiechapman418 wrote:
I wouldn't be so sure about that. Would it make them change or speed up development on a new bike if there is one? Probably not...
I wouldn't be so sure about that. Would it make them change or speed up development on a new bike if there is one? Probably not. But I wouldn't be surprised if that made Suzuki throw a little more money HEP's way for a continued race effort. I believe last I heard Suzuki didn't give HEP much in the way of financial support. Be hard to think a championship wouldn't give them a reason to send some more money or support their way.
Sully wrote:
I'd really like to see Kenny back on yellow, but wasn't Suzuki pulling support one of the main reasons RCH shut down? And that was the...
I'd really like to see Kenny back on yellow, but wasn't Suzuki pulling support one of the main reasons RCH shut down? And that was the year Kenny went 20-2 for them outdoors.
That’s an entire other conversation, listen to the Carey hart episode on Whiskey throttle
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Jrey2 11/16/2022 4:41pm
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I think that’s happy emoji lol
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bens152 11/16/2022 4:49pm
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For the people who shit talk Kenny about social media, how cool is it that he literally updates us day by day on what bike he’s riding. No hiding, secrets and rumours. I think that’s pretty special, and we are lucky he is so open and dgaf.
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tek14 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/11/16/577010/s1200_0A822E46_955E_4BA4_B0BA_78CF10FF55A2.jpg[/img]

Okay....I'm a fan of Suzuki......but that right there is gold baby.

LMAO.

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LungButter 11/16/2022 5:02pm
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Jrey2 wrote:
I think that’s happy emoji lol
It means "Grimacing"
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burn1986 wrote:
Click bait. Why would he ride a bike that hasn’t been updated and is at least 10-15lbs heavier than the rest? Plus, Suzuki factory has given...
Click bait. Why would he ride a bike that hasn’t been updated and is at least 10-15lbs heavier than the rest? Plus, Suzuki factory has given up on winning and competing.
Lmao
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bens152 wrote:
For the people who shit talk Kenny about social media, how cool is it that he literally updates us day by day on what bike he’s...
For the people who shit talk Kenny about social media, how cool is it that he literally updates us day by day on what bike he’s riding. No hiding, secrets and rumours. I think that’s pretty special, and we are lucky he is so open and dgaf.
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Mr. Afterbar 11/16/2022 5:14pm
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Jrey2 wrote:
I think that’s happy emoji lol
LungButter wrote:
It means "Grimacing"
Highly doubt he would make a post to disrespect the guys who gave him an opportunity to ride the bike. You’re reading into it wrong.
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LungButter 11/16/2022 5:20pm
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Mr. Afterbar wrote:
Highly doubt he would make a post to disrespect the guys who gave him an opportunity to ride the bike. You’re reading into it wrong.
Maybe Kenny doesn’t know what it means but I’m not wrong. Here is a search in the emoji menu of my phone.


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Mr. Afterbar 11/16/2022 5:24pm
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LungButter wrote:
Maybe Kenny doesn’t know what it means but I’m not wrong. Here is a search in the emoji menu of my phone. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/11/16/577053/s1200_475A083A_2844_4478_B759_A122D38A8BD4.jpg[/img]
Maybe Kenny doesn’t know what it means but I’m not wrong. Here is a search in the emoji menu of my phone.


I understand that you’re not wrong. I think he meant it in a different way. Just can’t see him being disrespectful like that.
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SoCalMX70 11/16/2022 5:26pm
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He meant to ask his followers for their honest opinion on the setup with the pre-emptive "grimace" assuming folks would shit on the bike...
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LungButter 11/16/2022 5:34pm
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SoCalMX70 wrote:
He meant to ask his followers for their honest opinion on the setup with the pre-emptive "grimace" assuming folks would shit on the bike...
This could be, hadn’t thought about it like that.
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