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I was a big fan when Kawi signed him but now I’m totally out on the guy. What a let down.
Poor kid? This is entirely self-inflicted and then completely lacked accountability. The performance of the bike is irrelevant at this point, the totality of his behavior, culminating in a blatant attempt to not qualify at Budds, is inexcusable.
Even if the "poor kid" comes out on a KTM and leads the championship next year, he has done irreversible damage to his reputation. Sometimes there really is a point of no return on these things.
I wanted to like him when he came over, but he's an arrogant and entitled prima donna, period.
If I were Kawi, I'd keep him in the contract and not let him race 😂
You'd have to keep paying him, yes. Money for revenge is hardly an expense.
Lmao I'm only kidding. But it would be funny to see them be that petty. Jorge may love it - get paid to do nothing but it would likely hurt his future.
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It may be that wih the negativity he exhibits, the sponsors feel its better for him to no longer be on the track or anywhere near a microphone, even though they have nothing to do with the bikes performance.
Factory teams are going to start putting a George clause in going foward......
But if Prado got on the ktm and smoked everybody that would the best marketing there is.
That is very unlikely but if he is willing to ride for armost free. What ktm has to loose in this situation?
That may be what's happening I'm pretty sure he hasn't been anywhere near the team or has ridden since his Budds debacle....One thing for sure is that Kaw and Monster are not going to let him just walk out of the building scot-free....you can expect George or someone for him will be writing a check to Monster if he wants to race in the future....this could also go in the direction of a lawsuit and you can bet if it goes that far Kaw/Monster will do everything to keep him off the track for any brand....get your popcorn!
And I can’t imagine Kawasaki being quick to let him slide over to a rival. Think about it: if he suddenly finds form and starts clicking, he could make the Kawi look bad. No factory wants to hand that narrative to a competitor.
To put into perspective how much damage this whole ordeal has done to his image:
6 months ago when i thought of the name Jorge Prado i thought WORLD CHAMPION. Now when i think of the name Jorge Prado the word that immediately pops in my head is QUITTER.
This one's gonna be hard to wash off.
Oh no I am sure this has a major impact on his day to day. These comments are hilarious. I could care less what he is doing, hopefully he finds a bike and is competitive next year.
The guy is generating more Vital traffic than Alessi climbing on Tedesco’s bike.
his only way out of this PR disaster is to WIN. That's it. If he's not on the box and FAST, he won't shake the "quitter" moniker. He wins and this will just become a footnote in history.
Not a shock, Kawasaki probably didn't want to see him riding around like he was on a sighting lap for the whole race.
Too bad they can't (or don't want to) give someone else a shot as a fill in rider for a few races. Probably too many contract obligations to sort out with any fill in rider and their current sponsors.
So what you’re saying is you do care? These comments are hilarious because what I think you mean is, “I couldn’t care less…” but English hard.
...I like Jorge as a person and respect his incredible talent racing a motorcycle.
I think his social media blast of his team was disrespectful and un- professional, and he has surely tarnished his reputation by intentionally not trying to qualify for Budds Creek, that amazingly foolish decision will follow him for the rest of his career.
He has put his own back against the wall for sure now, as he must succeed on whatever brand he rides in 2026, if only to prove that it was in fact the KX450 and not his lack of preparation that caused him to under- perform in AMA motocross...
And give him a bike with some real shit settings lol
If he hated trying to go fast on the bike on a MX track imagine how much he would have hated trying to go fast on a hybrid track!
Sort of weird but as even if he came home in 10 place he could have bagged himself another 75k
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It’s wild how quick people forget. A multi-time MXGP World Champion doesn’t suddenly “forget how to ride.” Prado gambled on himself—new country, new culture, new bike, new frame philosophy—and it didn’t click. That’s not weakness, that’s risk.
Not one of us is privy to the contract language, so all the supposition only shows who the real fool is.
If the story ended at Budds Creek, he’s still a World Champion with a Hall of Fame résumé before most riders even sniff a factory ride. He took the shot most wouldn’t dare, and yeah—it blew up. But motocross history is built by those who risk the fall.
Vitards can pile on with “crybaby” memes and thumbs-downs, but ten years from now the names remembered will be the ones who won on the world stage. Jorge Prado is already carved in that stone.
So have your perverse fun and games, and remember—the mirror always reflects the truth.
This.
They can get a world champ for free (bonus only).
If he's toast no one will blame the bike nor the team.
If he wins no one will stop talking about it.
I agree. Park his ass for being a disrespectful little shit......
You must be the centre of the party 🥳
...he said, being a disrespectful little shit.
If he continues to fail in the US the shadow of it will follow him forever. The reputation of quitter will follow him forever.
I agree. Still waiting for the main parties to speak up on the record about this year, rather than third parties on social media.
All Jorge did was one thing, and that’s show me to never step foot near a green 450. Thank you King Jorge! 🙏🏻 🤴
The same grown men whining about Prado saying they dont care 🤣 apologies if any of yall are actually kids or women.
He's kind of boxed himself in. All he can do now is change bikes to what he wants and run toward the front. Anything less and he'll be out of a job. He would have been way better off riding at 90% and placing wherever...which I'm sure would have been top 10. A bit easier to put blame on the bike if it looks like you're trying. Most of those guys can ride at 80-90% on a bike they're not too happy with.
Kawi is an absolute CHIT SHOW at this point.... both 450s and 250s..... feels as if Kawi didn't even race in 2025...
I don't think people are saying he forgot how to ride...nobody is attacking his abilities....what he did forget though is how to try....and his purposeful sandbagging has left a sour taste for most....
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