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Nothing in writing, nothing signed, no press release, no nothing...but you assume it's as "good as done" just because you read it on a message board? You are more stupid & gullible than even I once believed.
And how is Kenny sleeping with half of the team? I thought that was only Poto.
LMAO
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Ken Roczen: Change likely to Suzuki!
By Adam Wheeler - 12.03.2014-12:24
KTM could not extend so far the agreement with Supercross-sensations-rookie Ken Roczen for 2015. It attracts a work machine in Ricky car Michael RCH team, where the partnership with Red Bull could be retained.
Last week, talks about the future of Ken Roczen reached a new level: apparently it is considered almost sure the MX2 world champion by 2011 and current title holder of the 250-cc Supercross-West Coast series KTM will leave and will return to that brand, with the Thuringian started his unparalleled career.
Roczens signature for the season is the most desirable at all in the United States by 2015, because the 450 CC rookie delivers a strong Supercross season so far, winning on the Red Bull KTM 450 SX-F two events. The rumors were even in the Paddock of the MXGP constantly listen, that the German should get a Suzuki factory machinery in the RCH team next year.
If it does, Roczen should his long-standing partnership with Red Bull can keep up what would have been impossible for example when changing to Kawasaki for Monster Energy. With Red Bull Roczen is connected since junior hockey. A Suzuki deal would mean a return to his roots, 2009 he delivered a memorable MX2 World Championship debut as a 15 year old in Portugal on the Japanese brand.
Nor is there any official messages, not about a contract extension with KTM yet about whether Roczen is 2015 actually sit on a RM-Z 450. It is difficult to imagine that he will really leave the camp by KTM and that the decision is just a financial issue. KTM is known as manufacturer who wholeheartedly committed to racing, built up very good structures and has invested in many areas, thereby increasing the quality.
There is the option with Husqvarna for KTM?
With the captive by KTM brand Husqvarna Roczen would have options within the KTM network, if he no longer wants to stay in the same environment as KTM factory rider Ryan Dungey. KTM have any support under the leadership of Rennchef Pit Beirer, who directed Roczen by Suzuki for 2011, away, if the driver at any time want to drive again in Europe.
It's no big secret that Roczen 2013 was not overly happy despite winning his 250-cc-MX/SX-bIke. But an invigorating performance at the Motocross of Nations last September and the previously excellent speed on the 450 SX-F indicates that he has a competitive package available.
Roczens new cooperation undoubtedly had a great influence on his fitness and his focus on the essentials with the renowned trainer Aldon Baker for 2014. The admiration of RCH co-owner Ricky Carmichael, the large U.S.-cross-legend, could also play a role in the alleged Exchange.
Although the pits are abuzz with rumors about Ken Roczen going to RCH Suzuki in 2015 and Justin Barcia going to Joe Gibbs Yamaha—the truth about Kenny boils down to this one fact: When Ken signed his current KTM contract, he agreed to give KTM the “Right of First Refusal” for 2015. In simple terms that means that Ken and his agent are bound by Ken’s current contract to show KTM any offer he might receive from another team (all the details). If KTM matches that offer then Kenny has to stay in orange. So, no matter what Ken Roczen wants, he’s contractually linked to KTM unless Roger DeCoster lets him go.
Tim507's post 3/4 down the page...
http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/Roczen-as-good-as-gone,12…
Please tell us how you have knowledge of the terms of every rider's contract.
Just because it's a standard practice that doesn't mean every one of them has it in there, everything is negotiable.
Teams throwing money at you.. and the team your currently on can say no to that.. and match (even if you don't like the bike,(which is hypothetical))
You can bet dollars to donuts if he has some common sense he would get out of the contract by any means necessary
Pit Row
The contracts for the second tier group and probably even worse for the rider.
Unfortunately for you guys, it is in german.
What he says is, basically, there is a big hunt on Ken Roczen but nothing has been signed yet. Still, there are negotiations and it is possible that Ken leaves KTM because of the money.
That said, it is just like dreaming, that Ken has signed already with RCH or others.
Also, Honda-Kawasaki-Suzuki-and Yamaha all have super successful companies away from dirt bikes which can be used as a back-up slush fund when budgets spill over (Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Poto Championship bonus)..... KTM does not have a parent company to back them up, so their budget is their budget.
With that in mind I can truly see KTM being outbid for Roczen
-Know's post is full of shit
-Quads are for girls.
That can be a good move for all, if KTM can keep Dungey and who knows Marv'attack may do also very well when in 450 they will continue to be represented upfront (Milsaps, Short, Anderson, etc), so KTM can keep investing.
For RCH, I am happy for them as well as they look more & more like a solid team and with the bikes super dialed in, next year they will be a major team. It is always good for the sport to see many major teams involved. That is a good move for Red Bull too.
Now for Kenny, I trust he will remain a win contender, and I am pretty sure he will be the favorite in 2016.
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