PRADO KTM MXON?

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Herr Lich 8/28/2025 12:19am
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Dan-The-Man wrote:

You’re delusional if you think he can’t absolutely wax RJ and AP. You’re telling me RJ and AP could go win a MXGP title? 

DonM wrote:

Well he hasn't even come close to "waxing" them this year...

Dan-The-Man wrote:
Yea it’s not going to happen when you’re just riding around not trying. Anyone that thinks this is Prado’s level of riding hasn’t followed MXGP at...

Yea it’s not going to happen when you’re just riding around not trying. Anyone that thinks this is Prado’s level of riding hasn’t followed MXGP at all. We didn’t see the guy that won 2 MXGP titles. We got to see him quit a lot though.

Agreed. People can't get it into their heads that this Kawi Prado is in no way representative of how good he is. That old cosplay redneck AP would have nothing at all for a GasGas world championship years Prado. 

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tek14 8/28/2025 12:40am
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Next year teammates Juju and Prado hanging together allready. Seems like Prado wants to hint leaving Kawasaki openly. 

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OwenJakes 8/28/2025 8:48am
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Don been real quiet since the lap times got posted.

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DonM 8/28/2025 9:33am
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OwenJakes wrote:

Don been real quiet since the lap times got posted.

You mean the two cherry picked sessions out of 22 sessions for the season...those lap times?....he averaged over 4 seconds off and averaged above tenth place in qualifying over the season.....Is this what you expected from a reigning MXGP champ? Apparently the engine builder for Kaw expected more effort from a champion....

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wreckitrandy 8/31/2025 1:47pm
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barrs211 wrote:
How do you think the internet would respond if he goes out and beats everyone? I don’t think he will at all, but I could see...

How do you think the internet would respond if he goes out and beats everyone? I don’t think he will at all, but I could see the entire podcast scene go wild for it. Would definitely put a stamp on one of the wildest seasons / silly seasons ever.

Triple_Nickel wrote:
Pretty sure thats in the cards. I saw a youtube that says our universe is going into a black hole. That must be why shit is...

Pretty sure thats in the cards. I saw a youtube that says our universe is going into a black hole. That must be why shit is so bizarre these days. Event horizon just stretching reality thin. 

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Just a matter of time before the evil versions of everyone from a different dimension show up with mustaches.

I remember that episode!

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toroP 8/31/2025 1:52pm
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Camp332 wrote:

Yeah, it's looking like it might happen sooner than MXoN. According to all the top level moto people here in New Jersey.

JustMX wrote:

um,

how many top level moto people in New Jersey are there?

SFOBB wrote:

All the top ones

Johnny, Tommy, Bobbie, Richie, and Tony

Is that Johnny from down the street, Johnny “Two Shits”?

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Thisusernameisavailable 8/31/2025 2:18pm
8/31/2025 2:18pm
MXMattii wrote:

Just a question, who thinks Jorge would do better on the MXGP Kawasaki version? 

PRM31 wrote:
There is some irony in Kawi leading the MXGP championship. Any idea how different that is from a Prado-spec Kawi?As for "MXGP version", we are generally...

There is some irony in Kawi leading the MXGP championship. Any idea how different that is from a Prado-spec Kawi?

As for "MXGP version", we are generally led to believe that MXGP 'Factory bikes' aren't much different. Of course if is stated otherwise you have an issue where at events like MXDN certain riders benefit from true factory bikes while other top riders are on true production based bikes. Not a level playing field. If, for this MXDN, Prado thinks he needs his factory spec Austrian bike, I wonder how beneficial that is over the production based 'factory bike' the AMA riders are riding?

Herlings proved at Ironman there’s no difference between MXGP bikes and US bikes. 

A few years ago, Desalle did pretty well on a US Suzuki also, and he wasn’t even using his own forks that he shipped over but couldn’t use.

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Thisusernameisavailable 8/31/2025 2:20pm
8/31/2025 2:20pm

EVEN if Prado is going to be a better guy on the Austrian bike, do we believe that after a year away from it he can jump aboard and be straight up to ‘elite’ speed? I don’t… 

It’ll take him a few weeks to readjust back to it & build that elite speed. It won’t happen just like that. 

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DonM wrote:

Well he hasn't even come close to "waxing" them this year...

Dan-The-Man wrote:
Yea it’s not going to happen when you’re just riding around not trying. Anyone that thinks this is Prado’s level of riding hasn’t followed MXGP at...

Yea it’s not going to happen when you’re just riding around not trying. Anyone that thinks this is Prado’s level of riding hasn’t followed MXGP at all. We didn’t see the guy that won 2 MXGP titles. We got to see him quit a lot though.

Herr Lich wrote:
Agreed. People can't get it into their heads that this Kawi Prado is in no way representative of how good he is. That old cosplay redneck...

Agreed. People can't get it into their heads that this Kawi Prado is in no way representative of how good he is. That old cosplay redneck AP would have nothing at all for a GasGas world championship years Prado. 

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cesar_rc4 9/1/2025 3:34am
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Acording to Mx1onboard, Prado is out of Mxon because the situation with his team.

 

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MitchMX 9/1/2025 4:36am
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Prado = OUT

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stremme12 9/1/2025 5:37am
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mx_phreek wrote:
The fact is even if his KTM / Gas Gas bike isn't any better than his Kawi, he will default do better because he will be...

The fact is even if his KTM / Gas Gas bike isn't any better than his Kawi, he will default do better because he will be trying the whole moto and not just a few laps to prove a point. So if he does better I don't think you can take much from it and say oh the Kawi is bad.

aees wrote:
We will notice. He has been qualifying same laptimes as Jett and Hunter, Tomac etc so maybe not from that.I expect him to have dropped plenty...

We will notice. He has been qualifying same laptimes as Jett and Hunter, Tomac etc so maybe not from that.

I expect him to have dropped plenty in race fitness. Testing in the weeks and riding around in motos doesn't exactly build when the others hang it out for 30+2. If you don't push during races, you need something else, and testing ain't it I can tell you from own experience.

If he can run upfront, for 10-20min without people flying by, it's there. Then he just need to continue to build. 

Let's hope the weather is decent so we don't get a mudder.

DonM wrote:
Oh come on now when did George qualify the same as Jett, Hunter and Eli? Southwick? his average qualifying time differential was 4.033 seconds off and...

Oh come on now when did George qualify the same as Jett, Hunter and Eli? Southwick? his average qualifying time differential was 4.033 seconds off and his average qualifying position was 10.36 with a best of 4th twice. With an average qualifying time over 4 seconds off and an average qualifying outside of the top 10 is definitely NOT qualifying the same lap times as Jett, Hunter and Eli....or even JCoop....Are you in politics by any chance? You seem to have more spin than most....

Why are you saying George? Is it just funny to you or something? Seems childish and makes you look unintelligent.

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Mavetism 9/1/2025 6:31am
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aees wrote:
We will notice. He has been qualifying same laptimes as Jett and Hunter, Tomac etc so maybe not from that.I expect him to have dropped plenty...

We will notice. He has been qualifying same laptimes as Jett and Hunter, Tomac etc so maybe not from that.

I expect him to have dropped plenty in race fitness. Testing in the weeks and riding around in motos doesn't exactly build when the others hang it out for 30+2. If you don't push during races, you need something else, and testing ain't it I can tell you from own experience.

If he can run upfront, for 10-20min without people flying by, it's there. Then he just need to continue to build. 

Let's hope the weather is decent so we don't get a mudder.

DonM wrote:
Oh come on now when did George qualify the same as Jett, Hunter and Eli? Southwick? his average qualifying time differential was 4.033 seconds off and...

Oh come on now when did George qualify the same as Jett, Hunter and Eli? Southwick? his average qualifying time differential was 4.033 seconds off and his average qualifying position was 10.36 with a best of 4th twice. With an average qualifying time over 4 seconds off and an average qualifying outside of the top 10 is definitely NOT qualifying the same lap times as Jett, Hunter and Eli....or even JCoop....Are you in politics by any chance? You seem to have more spin than most....

stremme12 wrote:

Why are you saying George? Is it just funny to you or something? Seems childish and makes you look unintelligent.

I guess you didn't listen to the broadcast/Js7 this year? 

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justinbogleswhipfoot 9/1/2025 6:44am
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MitchMX wrote:
Prado = OUT

Prado = OUT

“Yea with the team change and the testing and everything, we just couldn’t get the bike ready for MXoN.” - Jorge Prado at Anaheim 1 press day probably 

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KurtJ99 9/1/2025 8:11am
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MitchMX wrote:
Prado = OUT

Prado = OUT

There are dozens of pages on Prado’s future, but the “I’m gonna show them all at MXON” clearly is now not one of those. Maybe points to regret in moving to US, unwillingness to ride the Kawi there or break contract and ride KTM, all of the above?

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burn1986 9/1/2025 8:48am
9/1/2025 8:48am Edited Date/Time 9/1/2025 9:26am

Whether he likes the Kawi or not, having as much time on it including the SMX, he’ll start getting used to it. Then It’ll be time to switch again. Granted the KTM is solid and proven, but it’ll be another adjustment 😏

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wrc777 9/1/2025 8:55am
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The US kawi team never supports MXON right? Sounds like they are keeping on the team at least until after mxon. That is probably a good plan for kawi. No chance of going faster on the ktm if he isn’t at the race. It could also mean he is still racing for kawi next year. 

jorgechavez 9/1/2025 8:55am
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Thisusernameisavailable wrote:
Herlings proved at Ironman there’s no difference between MXGP bikes and US bikes. A few years ago, Desalle did pretty well on a US Suzuki also, and...

Herlings proved at Ironman there’s no difference between MXGP bikes and US bikes. 

A few years ago, Desalle did pretty well on a US Suzuki also, and he wasn’t even using his own forks that he shipped over but couldn’t use.

I think it’s easy to forget how long ago those races were. Herlings racing Ironman was over 8 years ago. Desalle raced Unadilla 15 years ago.

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Thisusernameisavailable 9/1/2025 10:24am
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Thisusernameisavailable wrote:
Herlings proved at Ironman there’s no difference between MXGP bikes and US bikes. A few years ago, Desalle did pretty well on a US Suzuki also, and...

Herlings proved at Ironman there’s no difference between MXGP bikes and US bikes. 

A few years ago, Desalle did pretty well on a US Suzuki also, and he wasn’t even using his own forks that he shipped over but couldn’t use.

jorgechavez wrote:

I think it’s easy to forget how long ago those races were. Herlings racing Ironman was over 8 years ago. Desalle raced Unadilla 15 years ago.

Are you saying the gap between GP bikes & US bikes has gotten bigger in that time period? 

why would that be the case? 

WhatsStoppingU 9/1/2025 2:26pm
9/1/2025 2:26pm

So I guess this MXoN will be the last one for Chase Sexton for as long as he’s with Kawasaki?

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280driver 9/1/2025 2:51pm
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WhatsStoppingU wrote:

So I guess this MXoN will be the last one for Chase Sexton for as long as he’s with Kawasaki?

Roger’s departure may change that.

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G-man 9/1/2025 4:24pm
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Camp332 wrote:

Yeah, it's looking like it might happen sooner than MXoN. According to all the top level moto people here in New Jersey.

What we really want to know outta New Jersey is when will J-Law make his come back? 🤔😁

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Not hillbilly 9/1/2025 4:31pm
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DonM wrote:
Oh come on now when did George qualify the same as Jett, Hunter and Eli? Southwick? his average qualifying time differential was 4.033 seconds off and...

Oh come on now when did George qualify the same as Jett, Hunter and Eli? Southwick? his average qualifying time differential was 4.033 seconds off and his average qualifying position was 10.36 with a best of 4th twice. With an average qualifying time over 4 seconds off and an average qualifying outside of the top 10 is definitely NOT qualifying the same lap times as Jett, Hunter and Eli....or even JCoop....Are you in politics by any chance? You seem to have more spin than most....

stremme12 wrote:

Why are you saying George? Is it just funny to you or something? Seems childish and makes you look unintelligent.

Mavetism wrote:

I guess you didn't listen to the broadcast/Js7 this year? 

I guess you missed the Vital podcast where Lewis said he didn’t think that was funny?

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