Rumors of Roczen to Suzuki

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11/30/2022 6:57pm


I thought the Progressive HEP RMZ-450 looked a lot better than the Kawi for Kenny but I’m sure the team of much better for him especially having Mitch. 

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11/30/2022 7:01pm

Damn I love what Mitch does for the sport. I’d love to see KR ride for him just out of respect, and not shit on the bike haha. The bike looks killer though. 

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12/1/2022 5:16am Edited Date/Time 12/1/2022 5:18am
DonM wrote:

They will be in Fly next year

JBlain619 wrote:

"THEY" will, Kenny won't.

Actually it is looking likely he will be also as his FOX deal is up on DEC 31 and there are strong rumors he is switching.

You sure about that contract situation?? 

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12/1/2022 7:26am

He wouldnt be riding for Mitch, PC Kawi or factory Kawi... This would be a full privateer effort on bikes he paid Mitch to build. Yes Mitch would surely be a resource but he wouldnt be on any Kawi team...

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12/1/2022 8:10am
JBlain619 wrote:

"THEY" will, Kenny won't.

ewwww gross. How am I supposed to take PC seriously when they are in Walmart gear?

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12/1/2022 9:22am

He’s resurrected the Early 90s look…

 Nice 

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12/1/2022 9:35am
917rider wrote:

aeffertz wrote:

Interesting to see two different graphic mock ups; one with RedBull and one without. 

CPan wrote:

Also almost no Fox on either bike. I think they look great though. 

There’s a Fox logo on his side number pate?

12/1/2022 9:53am
Phil109 wrote:

Seat just needs to be black or sumn else and it’d look ok. Kinda to skittlish lol

NP301 wrote:

Blue and green are not a great look imo.

Jrey2 wrote:

You're both wearing blue gear on kawis in your profile pictures lolol

In general, love the blue and green Kawi look so much more than black and green.

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12/1/2022 11:39am
Do these teams with team gear sponsorship agreements have a minimum number of riders that have to wear that gear (Fly gear in the case of...

Do these teams with team gear sponsorship agreements have a minimum number of riders that have to wear that gear (Fly gear in the case of HEP)?  It seems like Rockstar Husky had all of their 250 guys in the team gear, but the 450 riders could do their own deal (i.e. Anderson on Alpinestars when he was there, Mookie on 7, etc.).  I seem to recall one year where RC was being fined for wearing Fox instead of AXO (although Fox was paying the fine?).  Interesting how these deals are negotiated...

The 250 sides of the team usually have a gear deal if the team supports both classes. The 450 guys often get to do their own deals. 

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12/2/2022 12:18am Edited Date/Time 12/2/2022 12:25am

These ”lock-ups”? of Mumford and Hartranft bikes makes me wonder…?

Random thing or issue?
Or bullshit? 250/450, not even same engine builder!?

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12/2/2022 12:32am
He wouldnt be riding for Mitch, PC Kawi or factory Kawi... This would be a full privateer effort on bikes he paid Mitch to build. Yes...

He wouldnt be riding for Mitch, PC Kawi or factory Kawi... This would be a full privateer effort on bikes he paid Mitch to build. Yes Mitch would surely be a resource but he wouldnt be on any Kawi team...

Someone go tell that to everybody on Facebook. The amount of people I see saying “Monster wouldn’t let that happen” or “Monster won’t merge with Red Bull” makes me want to put my head through a wall. Unfathomable the lack of critical thinking. 

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12/2/2022 4:34am
917rider wrote:

NP301 wrote:

I'm a kawi guy, but that bike looks gross.

Beyond gross.

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12/2/2022 5:32am Edited Date/Time 12/2/2022 5:33am
bens 152 wrote:
Damn I love what Mitch does for the sport. I’d love to see KR ride for him just out of respect, and not shit on the...

Damn I love what Mitch does for the sport. I’d love to see KR ride for him just out of respect, and not shit on the bike haha. The bike looks killer though. 

You think Mitch is doing this for a favor ? They have already stated these bikes are sold if Kenny never starts them. 

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12/2/2022 8:12am
mx691 wrote:

These ”lock-ups”? of Mumford and Hartranft bikes makes me wonder…?

Random thing or issue?
Or bullshit? 250/450, not even same engine builder!?

Gotta be careful comparing the two when don't really know the failure. On top of that, these are race bikes build to run on the ragged edge. Failures are fairly commonplace regardless of make or model.

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12/2/2022 12:53pm Edited Date/Time 12/2/2022 12:54pm

Hartranft hurt. Bummer.

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12/2/2022 1:56pm
WCRider wrote:

Hartranft hurt. Bummer.

Yeah it’s going to be interesting to see who fills in for him and mumford. On a side note, does this open up the budget more for KROC???

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12/2/2022 3:10pm
Phil109 wrote:

Seat just needs to be black or sumn else and it’d look ok. Kinda to skittlish lol

NP301 wrote:

Blue and green are not a great look imo.

Jrey2 wrote:

You're both wearing blue gear on kawis in your profile pictures lolol

I was more refencing the graphics, gear is one thing. Plus its not a blue that is similar brightness of the green, it makes a difference.

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12/2/2022 3:14pm Edited Date/Time 12/2/2022 3:17pm

From Racerhead/Matthes:

 

Also, look for Roczen to sign a deal Monday with the HEP Motorsports Suzuki guys where he'll ride out of a truck with Progressive insurance and the teams 250 guys and then the other truck will be Kyle “Chizz” Chisholm and whomever they get to replace the injured Brandon Hartranft, who looks to be out for a while due to a bad crash that he'll fully recover from.
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12/2/2022 4:20pm
917rider wrote:

NP301 wrote:

I'm a kawi guy, but that bike looks gross.

Crush wrote:

Beyond gross.

Looks better than the big monster claw.

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12/2/2022 5:59pm Edited Date/Time 12/2/2022 6:07pm
-MAVERICK- wrote:
From Racerhead/Matthes:   [quote]Also, look for Roczen to sign a deal Monday with the HEP Motorsports Suzuki guys where he'll ride out of a truck with...

From Racerhead/Matthes:

 

Also, look for Roczen to sign a deal Monday with the HEP Motorsports Suzuki guys where he'll ride out of a truck with Progressive insurance and the teams 250 guys and then the other truck will be Kyle “Chizz” Chisholm and whomever they get to replace the injured Brandon Hartranft, who looks to be out for a while due to a bad crash that he'll fully recover from.

Is there any chance we see Savagty back on yellow maybe? I doubt it right, even if he doesn't have a ride right now? I can't even believe he doesn't have a factory one, he showed so much speed in outdoors this year.

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-MAVERICK- wrote:
From Racerhead/Matthes:   [quote]Also, look for Roczen to sign a deal Monday with the HEP Motorsports Suzuki guys where he'll ride out of a truck with...

From Racerhead/Matthes:

 

Also, look for Roczen to sign a deal Monday with the HEP Motorsports Suzuki guys where he'll ride out of a truck with Progressive insurance and the teams 250 guys and then the other truck will be Kyle “Chizz” Chisholm and whomever they get to replace the injured Brandon Hartranft, who looks to be out for a while due to a bad crash that he'll fully recover from.
Mavetism wrote:
Is there any chance we see Savagty back on yellow maybe? I doubt it right, even if he doesn't have a ride right now? I can't...

Is there any chance we see Savagty back on yellow maybe? I doubt it right, even if he doesn't have a ride right now? I can't even believe he doesn't have a factory one, he showed so much speed in outdoors this year.

I doubt it. I don’t think he was a fan of that bike based on some interviews he did with matthes 

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12/2/2022 6:03pm
Mavetism wrote:
Is there any chance we see Savagty back on yellow maybe? I doubt it right, even if he doesn't have a ride right now? I can't...

Is there any chance we see Savagty back on yellow maybe? I doubt it right, even if he doesn't have a ride right now? I can't even believe he doesn't have a factory one, he showed so much speed in outdoors this year.

Joey will supposedly be on a Rick Ware Racing Kawasaki.

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12/2/2022 6:05pm
-MAVERICK- wrote:
From Racerhead/Matthes:   [quote]Also, look for Roczen to sign a deal Monday with the HEP Motorsports Suzuki guys where he'll ride out of a truck with...

From Racerhead/Matthes:

 

Also, look for Roczen to sign a deal Monday with the HEP Motorsports Suzuki guys where he'll ride out of a truck with Progressive insurance and the teams 250 guys and then the other truck will be Kyle “Chizz” Chisholm and whomever they get to replace the injured Brandon Hartranft, who looks to be out for a while due to a bad crash that he'll fully recover from.
Mavetism wrote:
Is there any chance we see Savagty back on yellow maybe? I doubt it right, even if he doesn't have a ride right now? I can't...

Is there any chance we see Savagty back on yellow maybe? I doubt it right, even if he doesn't have a ride right now? I can't even believe he doesn't have a factory one, he showed so much speed in outdoors this year.

soggy wrote:

I doubt it. I don’t think he was a fan of that bike based on some interviews he did with matthes 

Yeah I remember that aswell. 

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12/2/2022 6:09pm
-MAVERICK- wrote:
From Racerhead/Matthes:   [quote]Also, look for Roczen to sign a deal Monday with the HEP Motorsports Suzuki guys where he'll ride out of a truck with...

From Racerhead/Matthes:

 

Also, look for Roczen to sign a deal Monday with the HEP Motorsports Suzuki guys where he'll ride out of a truck with Progressive insurance and the teams 250 guys and then the other truck will be Kyle “Chizz” Chisholm and whomever they get to replace the injured Brandon Hartranft, who looks to be out for a while due to a bad crash that he'll fully recover from.
Mavetism wrote:
Is there any chance we see Savagty back on yellow maybe? I doubt it right, even if he doesn't have a ride right now? I can't...

Is there any chance we see Savagty back on yellow maybe? I doubt it right, even if he doesn't have a ride right now? I can't even believe he doesn't have a factory one, he showed so much speed in outdoors this year.

Savatgy and McElrath are on Rick Ware Racing

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12/2/2022 6:13pm
He wouldnt be riding for Mitch, PC Kawi or factory Kawi... This would be a full privateer effort on bikes he paid Mitch to build. Yes...

He wouldnt be riding for Mitch, PC Kawi or factory Kawi... This would be a full privateer effort on bikes he paid Mitch to build. Yes Mitch would surely be a resource but he wouldnt be on any Kawi team...

Someone go tell that to everybody on Facebook. The amount of people I see saying “Monster wouldn’t let that happen” or “Monster won’t merge with Red...

Someone go tell that to everybody on Facebook. The amount of people I see saying “Monster wouldn’t let that happen” or “Monster won’t merge with Red Bull” makes me want to put my head through a wall. Unfathomable the lack of critical thinking. 

Facebook is full of casuals. Vital is full of either harcore moto fans or vitards lol. 

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12/2/2022 6:54pm
Mavetism wrote:
Is there any chance we see Savagty back on yellow maybe? I doubt it right, even if he doesn't have a ride right now? I can't...

Is there any chance we see Savagty back on yellow maybe? I doubt it right, even if he doesn't have a ride right now? I can't even believe he doesn't have a factory one, he showed so much speed in outdoors this year.

I think it's ML512 that said it, but Joey doesn't want to be on a Suzuki. 

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12/2/2022 9:57pm Edited Date/Time 12/3/2022 12:11am

This RCH '16 theme on the newest RM platform stoke my heart, Suzuki is such a beautiful machine, I don't care what they say about it. 

 
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12/3/2022 8:35am
FerCzD wrote:
This RCH '16 theme on the newest RM platform stoke my heart, Suzuki is such a beautiful machine, I don't care what they say about it. ...

This RCH '16 theme on the newest RM platform stoke my heart, Suzuki is such a beautiful machine, I don't care what they say about it. 

 

Beautiful bike

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12/3/2022 9:45am Edited Date/Time 12/3/2022 9:55am
FerCzD wrote:
This RCH '16 theme on the newest RM platform stoke my heart, Suzuki is such a beautiful machine, I don't care what they say about it. ...

This RCH '16 theme on the newest RM platform stoke my heart, Suzuki is such a beautiful machine, I don't care what they say about it. 

 
SEMAC wrote:

Beautiful bike

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