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In general, 2027 will be a bit subdued compared to this year. Tomac is on a two-year deal for 2026 and 2027. Sexton on a three-year deal for 2026-2028. Prado...we think is on a two-year deal but his answer on it has changed. But lets go with 2026 and 2027. Roczen was announced as 2026, but it might also be more than one year. Barcia and Ferrandis' deals are both potentially two-year deals, at least one of them is. Jordon Smith will be more than one year for the 450 at Triumph. Lawrences...they aren't going anywhere. Shimoda just signed a...

He just signed a multi-year deal with Yamaha for the 450 program (aka Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing). He won't be up for a new deal for a few years...

I could be wrong, but I don't think they can take retirement. Keeping with the OJ comparison, he was allowed to keep his NFL pension after he lost the civil suit to the Goldman family.

That Beta looks pretty bad ass in green!

Im 55 and im really afraid old age will take me down before the 2 T launch...its a concern.

It was the last thing on my mind. But I think we’re good cause Clinton was wrong

Reedy holds the record with 116 consecutive premier-class SX main event starts; from his rookie season in 2003 through to the second round of 2010. Even checked himself out of hospital to make one night show.

Think the wording is a little off. Must be “last 46 starts” not “all 46 starts of his career” 46 starts with 17 rounds is 2.7 seasons.

Cropped numbers remind me of ordering a design your own custom mug but getting the location and zoom just a tad off.

I redesigned the font for Tom Vialle but is not yet confirmed he will use it or not

Same with the HRC bikes, why have the white number on the white side panel, just looks terrible in my opinion.

The only way KTM could beat the Japs was to outspend them. Theres no long term future in that. Thats where their debt came from. Tons and tons of different models. Super cool to a consumer. But horrible business plan for a distributor or dealer. And changes every year. Super cool to a rider. Costs tons of R&D. They ran so many race teams. Badass! But costs too much. Wayyy too much.

First 5 words of his opening statement... "A couple of years ago" Yes, they are lining up 450's this year (Forkner and Smith)

Well I think in the sense of OP, he was saying that Triumph started as a 250 only race team for their debut. They have been on a positive growth, hence they were able to field some 450 riders and have a bike supposedly developed enough.

KTM were selling a lot of bikes but wasting money on some questionable decisions, spreading themselves a bit thin and over-expansion. If Triumph and Ducati pick up a lot of sales from KTMs' problems and not make the same mistakes, it could be good for them long-term. I hope so; it's great seeing some new blood in the sport.

Ducati does not make any bikes that would be considered "starter" or beginner level for the last few decades, at least since VW ownership. Sure, a handful of smaller Monsters over the years, but that is the exception over the norm. Everything they make is the top of the line, what a rider of more generic machines would consider aspirational in the "class" each bike resides in. Will be the same thing with dirt bikes. Get the 450s out there, people used to the price tag (especially once you add on the dealer available accessories), and the quailty no matter...

The YZ250F has been the top selling motocross model for a number of years.

This is a great topic, I think about it almost daily lol It takes balls to come into an already crowded market. My gut tells me Triumph will fair better in the long run, especially if they stay close to off-road racing (thinking GNCC, enduro, hare scambles etc) These ventures must be costing an absolute fortune and I wonder where the money is coming from, and how long it will last if they don't see a worthy return in 'x' years of time. I see Ducati as a massive gamble. Side note, props to the Troy Lee Designs Team for...

I do that already when the throw it down to WC 30 times a broadcast.

Well since you told me to, you’re crazy lol. RC is terrible. He’s never getting better. To me he’s actually regressing the more he’s in the booth. The weird thing is on his podcast and elsewhere he’s much better, but as soon as the night show starts he short circuits.