Jorge Prado Injury Update

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"Tiger Beat" haha... 😆 A bunch of young bucks are going to have to google that one. 

And for Prado. He can still win me back... but it aint going to be this easy. Dude shit talked his WHOLE TEAM. That doesn't just dry up and go away in a sport this "small". Maybe to some people that have never been part of a team (at a high level) that is forgivable but most "real" team mates would have NEVER done that.

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devotid wrote:
"Tiger Beat" haha... 😆 A bunch of young bucks are going to have to google that one. And for Prado. He can still win me back... but...

"Tiger Beat" haha... 😆 A bunch of young bucks are going to have to google that one. 

And for Prado. He can still win me back... but it aint going to be this easy. Dude shit talked his WHOLE TEAM. That doesn't just dry up and go away in a sport this "small". Maybe to some people that have never been part of a team (at a high level) that is forgivable but most "real" team mates would have NEVER done that.

agreed lol. 

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bvm111 wrote:
You Prado haters are as bad as the Baby deegs defenders … probably have blue hair pink whistles and septum rings, just get over it already...

You Prado haters are as bad as the Baby deegs defenders … probably have blue hair pink whistles and septum rings, just get over it already. Both him and eli look instantly better on KTM and chase and marchbanks look exactly as i was hoping they wouldn’t but it sure does make what Jorge and Jason (who looks better on the suzuki) did last year make total sense me! 

Jkawi wrote:
Got it. I HAVE to love Prado and all of his attributes, and I MUST hate Deegan and think he is going to fail in the...

Got it. I HAVE to love Prado and all of his attributes, and I MUST hate Deegan and think he is going to fail in the 450's. Funny cause I thought the blue hair and septum rings was from your camp. Guess one of us is wrong. 

OR, you can have an opinion on whomever you want and it's ok if someone voices their opinion. 

I think Deegan is arrogant, childish, and a punk. I also think he is one of the best riders in the sport right now with some of the most potential.

I think Prado is a nice guy and is one of the fastest dudes on dirtbike right now. He has blown me away with how fast he picked up SX. I also think he is not mentally strong, has a tendency to quit when things aren't perfect for him, and he has no idea how to set up a motorcycle (Chase might be the only rider worse at testing)

I think Kawasaki is probably the least desirable factory team to ride for currently and in the past few years. I think their quirks are holding riders back from their full potential. I also don't believe that the Kawasaki platform is bad and I believe even a stock bike should be competitive for 5th all day long under Prado or Sexton

If you want to put out an objective argument on why you believe the above isn't the case, I would welcome it. If you are just going to say that I'm an idiot and its Kawasaki's fault, Prado is awesome at setting up a bike, or Deegan will never get away with that in the 450's, he will be lucky to be top 10, then I am aware of your thoughts already, and I simply disagree.

You do you, I'll do me, and then we can share our thoughts to make us all aware of different viewpoints, you know - like a forum. Let's keep it relative to the specifics of the comments and threads though. Every thread turns into a Prado/Deegan pissing match.

Tyler D wrote:

Nuanced opinions are tough for people sometimes. A post can be 80 percent positive but will still catch a downvote for the 20 percent disagreement. 

100% on the 80% - 20%!

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So he quit as soon as he faced some kind of problem.  Got it.  Sounds par for the course. Fast when everything is going perfect.  Quits...

So he quit as soon as he faced some kind of problem.  Got it.  Sounds par for the course. Fast when everything is going perfect.  Quits when it isn't?   Dude had one great race.  People act like he was in contention.  He pretty much finished where he started every week.  Then pulled out at the first sign of trouble.  

dude. when you post, all I can think of is this old proverb:

Better to Remain Silent and Be Thought a Fool than to Speak and Remove All Doubt

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Ozy wrote:
it's hard to fathom the Prado hate- two time MX2 world Champ, two time MXGP Champ.It's like the guys that said Kroc should retire when Honda...

it's hard to fathom the Prado hate- two time MX2 world Champ, two time MXGP Champ.

It's like the guys that said Kroc should retire when Honda HRC renewed his contract after he broke his body two seasons in a row

TAUTOG wrote:

I'm a hater. I don't have to like the guy. Plenty of other people to cheer for. Should've shipped his ass back to across the Atlantic.

We have different philosophies and I'm probably much older than you are (this changes perspective)

Prado is fairly young and I suspect he will have more than one (1) AMA 450 #1 plate before he hauls his ass back across the Atlantic

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Ozy wrote:
We have different philosophies and I'm probably much older than you are (this changes perspective)Prado is fairly young and I suspect he will have more than...

We have different philosophies and I'm probably much older than you are (this changes perspective)

Prado is fairly young and I suspect he will have more than one (1) AMA 450 #1 plate before he hauls his ass back across the Atlantic

nope! Deegan will have a lock on the #1 450 plate from the very 1st time he races 450. Stamp it!

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TAUTOG wrote:

Just want to mention that Malcom raced the next weekend after this

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTXJXNKjPqq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link…

I can walk and twist my ankle and be worse off than Malcolm was in terms of being able to ride. 

Jett pulled out a complete season because he dabbed his foot.

It takes literally that a crash hits 1mm wrong and you have a different outcome.

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TAUTOG wrote:

Just want to mention that Malcom raced the next weekend after this

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTXJXNKjPqq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link…

aees wrote:
I can walk and twist my ankle and be worse off than Malcolm was in terms of being able to ride. Jett pulled out a complete season...

I can walk and twist my ankle and be worse off than Malcolm was in terms of being able to ride. 

Jett pulled out a complete season because he dabbed his foot.

It takes literally that a crash hits 1mm wrong and you have a different outcome.

He dislocated his shoulder. Take George's balls out of your mouth for 2 seconds.

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TAUTOG wrote:

Just want to mention that Malcom raced the next weekend after this

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTXJXNKjPqq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link…

aees wrote:
I can walk and twist my ankle and be worse off than Malcolm was in terms of being able to ride. Jett pulled out a complete season...

I can walk and twist my ankle and be worse off than Malcolm was in terms of being able to ride. 

Jett pulled out a complete season because he dabbed his foot.

It takes literally that a crash hits 1mm wrong and you have a different outcome.

Damn, sounds like you need focus more on that ankle training 

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TAUTOG wrote:

Just want to mention that Malcom raced the next weekend after this

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTXJXNKjPqq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link…

aees wrote:
I can walk and twist my ankle and be worse off than Malcolm was in terms of being able to ride. Jett pulled out a complete season...

I can walk and twist my ankle and be worse off than Malcolm was in terms of being able to ride. 

Jett pulled out a complete season because he dabbed his foot.

It takes literally that a crash hits 1mm wrong and you have a different outcome.

TAUTOG wrote:

He dislocated his shoulder. Take George's balls out of your mouth for 2 seconds.

Breaking a leg can take 3 month or 6 month to heal. I have had both. Both still goes by the definition of breaking a leg.

You can also question if it was wise to continue riding when Malcolm could have broken his neck in the Glendale crash with a bit of bad luck, a crash that looked like he didn't have any strength to hold it back from happening and he had pull out of the race.

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TAUTOG wrote:

Just want to mention that Malcom raced the next weekend after this

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTXJXNKjPqq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link…

aees wrote:
I can walk and twist my ankle and be worse off than Malcolm was in terms of being able to ride. Jett pulled out a complete season...

I can walk and twist my ankle and be worse off than Malcolm was in terms of being able to ride. 

Jett pulled out a complete season because he dabbed his foot.

It takes literally that a crash hits 1mm wrong and you have a different outcome.

Leemur891 wrote:

Damn, sounds like you need focus more on that ankle training 

Some people just aren't cut out for leg day. 😜

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bvm111 wrote:
You Prado haters are as bad as the Baby deegs defenders … probably have blue hair pink whistles and septum rings, just get over it already...

You Prado haters are as bad as the Baby deegs defenders … probably have blue hair pink whistles and septum rings, just get over it already. Both him and eli look instantly better on KTM and chase and marchbanks look exactly as i was hoping they wouldn’t but it sure does make what Jorge and Jason (who looks better on the suzuki) did last year make total sense me! 

Jkawi wrote:
Got it. I HAVE to love Prado and all of his attributes, and I MUST hate Deegan and think he is going to fail in the...

Got it. I HAVE to love Prado and all of his attributes, and I MUST hate Deegan and think he is going to fail in the 450's. Funny cause I thought the blue hair and septum rings was from your camp. Guess one of us is wrong. 

OR, you can have an opinion on whomever you want and it's ok if someone voices their opinion. 

I think Deegan is arrogant, childish, and a punk. I also think he is one of the best riders in the sport right now with some of the most potential.

I think Prado is a nice guy and is one of the fastest dudes on dirtbike right now. He has blown me away with how fast he picked up SX. I also think he is not mentally strong, has a tendency to quit when things aren't perfect for him, and he has no idea how to set up a motorcycle (Chase might be the only rider worse at testing)

I think Kawasaki is probably the least desirable factory team to ride for currently and in the past few years. I think their quirks are holding riders back from their full potential. I also don't believe that the Kawasaki platform is bad and I believe even a stock bike should be competitive for 5th all day long under Prado or Sexton

If you want to put out an objective argument on why you believe the above isn't the case, I would welcome it. If you are just going to say that I'm an idiot and its Kawasaki's fault, Prado is awesome at setting up a bike, or Deegan will never get away with that in the 450's, he will be lucky to be top 10, then I am aware of your thoughts already, and I simply disagree.

You do you, I'll do me, and then we can share our thoughts to make us all aware of different viewpoints, you know - like a forum. Let's keep it relative to the specifics of the comments and threads though. Every thread turns into a Prado/Deegan pissing match.

We probably agree more than we disagree. I think you may have read a few absolutes into a post that didn’t really have any. I was joking about the fanbase extremes, not dictating who anyone should like. Solid breakdown, though.

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TAUTOG wrote:

Just want to mention that Malcom raced the next weekend after this

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTXJXNKjPqq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link…

aees wrote:
I can walk and twist my ankle and be worse off than Malcolm was in terms of being able to ride. Jett pulled out a complete season...

I can walk and twist my ankle and be worse off than Malcolm was in terms of being able to ride. 

Jett pulled out a complete season because he dabbed his foot.

It takes literally that a crash hits 1mm wrong and you have a different outcome.

Leemur891 wrote:

Damn, sounds like you need focus more on that ankle training 

Severity of what has already happened isn't really related to preventing it, is it. Deflecting is what Trump does.

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aees wrote:
I can walk and twist my ankle and be worse off than Malcolm was in terms of being able to ride. Jett pulled out a complete season...

I can walk and twist my ankle and be worse off than Malcolm was in terms of being able to ride. 

Jett pulled out a complete season because he dabbed his foot.

It takes literally that a crash hits 1mm wrong and you have a different outcome.

Leemur891 wrote:

Damn, sounds like you need focus more on that ankle training 

aees wrote:

Severity of what has already happened isn't really related to preventing it, is it. Deflecting is what Trump does.

Talk about making a hard turn into left field... 😄

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2/21/2026 1:34pm Edited Date/Time 2/21/2026 1:35pm

He should be beaten about the head and chest both woefully and repeatedly.

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bvm111 wrote:
You Prado haters are as bad as the Baby deegs defenders … probably have blue hair pink whistles and septum rings, just get over it already...

You Prado haters are as bad as the Baby deegs defenders … probably have blue hair pink whistles and septum rings, just get over it already. Both him and eli look instantly better on KTM and chase and marchbanks look exactly as i was hoping they wouldn’t but it sure does make what Jorge and Jason (who looks better on the suzuki) did last year make total sense me! 

I mean I do agree with your sentiment, but if you're suggesting the people that are hating on Prado and defending Deegan are the ones protesting ice I think you've missed something along the lines haha

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tl;dr but I think Prado has proven time and time again he's got the talent, skill, and speed to win. Some question his ability to overcome adversity and persevere, and I get where they are coming from. Being gritty is a trait highly admired by some people, perhaps not as much by others. So until he proves his grit as opposed to skill and ability, some aren't going to be huge fans. That's OK, we have individual preferences. I ride a Honda because despite it seeming like the suspension was setup by a middle school shop class I love the cornering. Others prefer the stamina they gain by pushing their Kawasaki back to the truck during frequent breakdowns. That's fine, their bike their choice. Every women in a relationship with a Yamaha rider realizes at some point they should both start seeing other men, it's not my position to ask what's right for them. Same is true for what traits you admire in racers. Webb is gritty and never stops, Tomac can find speed out if nowhere at times, and Roczen is so fluid he makes it look easy. To each his own.

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I thought about this some. Jorge was the best in the world four times, left the roost that he ruled for new challenges after conquering every obstacle he faced professionally. The new machine and team couldn't accomodate him to his liking, of course he would be pissed. His behavior and reaction with Kawasaki was inexcusable and immature, but his attitude was understandable. That he is having relative success now is good for the sport.

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Spoonguy wrote:
I thought about this some. Jorge was the best in the world four times, left the roost that he ruled for new challenges after conquering every...

I thought about this some. Jorge was the best in the world four times, left the roost that he ruled for new challenges after conquering every obstacle he faced professionally. The new machine and team couldn't accomodate him to his liking, of course he would be pissed. His behavior and reaction with Kawasaki was inexcusable and immature, but his attitude was understandable. That he is having relative success now is good for the sport.

He tried the schumacher challenge and failed

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I was really looking forward to seeing him ride at Daytona. 

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agn5008 wrote:

I was really looking forward to seeing him ride at Daytona. 

Me too!

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aees wrote:
I can walk and twist my ankle and be worse off than Malcolm was in terms of being able to ride. Jett pulled out a complete season...

I can walk and twist my ankle and be worse off than Malcolm was in terms of being able to ride. 

Jett pulled out a complete season because he dabbed his foot.

It takes literally that a crash hits 1mm wrong and you have a different outcome.

Leemur891 wrote:

Damn, sounds like you need focus more on that ankle training 

aees wrote:

Severity of what has already happened isn't really related to preventing it, is it. Deflecting is what Trump does.

A politician deflecting...gee, that's pretty typical for about every one of them in every country in the world.  What's asinine is you making that comment specific to just 1 politician and 1 party.  Says plenty about yourself.

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2/25/2026 6:51pm Edited Date/Time 2/25/2026 6:52pm

I don’t hate Prado at all. I have lost respect for him over the Kawasaki drama he caused. I hope he learns and gets back all the fans like him again.  Although now that he is not racing the tracks are getting real SX whoops again which is nice. 

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Mit12 wrote:
I don’t hate Prado at all. I have lost respect for him over the Kawasaki drama he caused. I hope he learns and gets back all...

I don’t hate Prado at all. I have lost respect for him over the Kawasaki drama he caused. I hope he learns and gets back all the fans like him again.  Although now that he is not racing the tracks are getting real SX whoops again which is nice. 

What are you trying to say about the real SX whoops?

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2/26/2026 1:12am Edited Date/Time 2/26/2026 1:13am
agn5008 wrote:

I was really looking forward to seeing him ride at Daytona. 

I was really looking forward to see him ride a full season 🙄

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agn5008 wrote:

I was really looking forward to seeing him ride at Daytona. 

Front242 wrote:

I was really looking forward to see him ride a full season 🙄

I’m looking forward to seeing him race outdoors on a bike he likes (again). Pala will be his true crucible in the US.

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He can not race another SX for 2026 and his campaign is already an insane success. All you people still crying about his "attitude" don't have the mindset of an elite athlete (neither do I but perhaps I am more aware of that than the moaners) - you don't accept mediocrity when you believe (and are) a winner. You cannot ignore the fact that HE is the one who is objectively proving his point and Kawi has not since their breakup, their 2 riders are doing worse than last year - all based on objective data (results). He took a huge risk, it didn't pay off, took an even bigger risk and bet on himself and really if you guys just looked at his 26' SX as a whole (Quali, sector times (whoops) and Heats etc) he's smashed every single naysayer. Shut up about his attitude ffs, he was right!!!! You guys probably also accept miserable situations in your life and do nothing about it huh - wouldn't want to take ownership of things you are unsatisfied about and make changes since that is a "bad attitude" apparently. Explains why you all are so miserable on this message board🤣

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