Dylan Ferrandis Riding a Phoenix Honda

Cole Seely will be pissed!

That's not what is being discussed.

hope he kicks baby jesus' ass.

Agreed - And I think he will, not because the Honda is a better bike, although I think it is, but because he is pissed off.  

So…this was just a shakedown? I don’t suppose Dylan has inked anything yet?

Sorry if I missed it in the video or previously but did he actually sign with them or just riding the bike testing the waters with the team?

His IG makes it sound like he signed a deal with them … I am excited to see what he can do on the honda, he sounds pretty excited about it in the video! 

Yup! Sounds like  done deal!

A l'air confortable

I hope he's a top fiver that would sweet redemption for him. 

Any factory support? Rate DF he is an animal. 

Is this a complete season with SX MX and SMX?

Animal is exactly how I always describe him. He has endless heart and grit, I look forward to seeing him on the Honda and hope things work out well for him!

How much help, if any, do you think HRC will throw his way as the season progresses?

Dylan can run at the sharp end so I'd assume that the factory will slip him some goods here and there.

Nevertheless, I'm really happy for DF and next year will be better with him in the mix.

Hes going to have a great time complaining about the bike during the season and fighting for mayyyybe 5th place...but probably worse. As we speak hes probably praying for bike problems for the real title contenders. I bet Jett Chase Eli and Kenny all fell asleep watching that promo.

It'll be interesting to watch, because he did well on the previous generation YZ, but then struggled when the '23 went to a slightly more Honda-like geometry/balance. 

Moving to an actual Honda seems even further from what he was comfortable on.

Somehow Honda works better when track get rough than new Yamaha even it turns better that old gen Yamaha that was stable. I think even Vet rider can feel difference. Maybe new Yamaha will get there but wasnt there first year out as Honda been out many years and settings been developed for all conditions. 

Is he switching from Thor? He didn't quote them on the IG post

Congrats on firepower Honda picking up an elite level talent.

I hope Dylan is happier on the new team, he was very bitter this year regarding the bike, maybe the lack of offers will wake him up a bit.

Petty cool how the modern bikes are so good it allows teams like Club and Phoenix Honda and I guess we can even throw in HEP to put up a legitimate effort against factory teams.

He look good. I've been a fan of this sport for 35 years and I've never been so excited to be at A1. 2024 season is going to be crazy.

It’s amazing that you don’t need to be on factory teams to win these days. DF will prove this just like Kenny. 

Mikey likes it!

As a few have said, #14 looks good on Hondas somehow.

Yup, congrats, Firepower Honda!

Cute - perfectly prepped practice track anyone can go fast on - put him on a hammered moto track with 40+ guys and then see what he says about the Honda

Go concern yourself with his hair, and let the man ride his motorcycle. 

This adds another really cool story line for the 450 class in 2024 - I hope he finds comfort on the Honda, especially in SX.