Motogp Valenica test day

[duke63]

When these bikes are dressed in black they don't half look small.

[Kwacky]

They're about the same size as a modern supersports aren't they? They don't look much different in terms of dimensions.

[duke63]

Lorenzo first one out this morning.

[Kwacky]

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[C00kiemonster]

Vinales now faster than Rossi on the same bike

[duke63]

Jorge nearly as quick on the GP17.

[duke63]

Just been corrected. He is still on the 2016 bike at the moment.

[D41]

They're about the same size as a modern supersports aren't they? They don't look much different in terms of dimensions.

Nah....I think Duke is onto something....look how big those front wheels look!!

[Cav]

Most likely because there aren't any brakes on the front wheel in the photo

[Frankie]

I was going the mention that, just watched his first lap and I could not keep my eye off the front disc, its massive, I expect the cover makes it look even bigger

[duke63]

Good to hear the Honda sounding like a proper MotoGP bike at last.

[D41]

Most likely because there aren't any brakes on the front wheel in the photo

Discs or no discs, it won't make the circumference of the tyres look any different.

But I see where you're coming from.

Most of the guys who ride those things are tiny....I'll bet Rossi doesn't weigh 140lbs.

[Kwacky]

From memory Rossi is one of the taller riders.

Pedrosa is about the same size as a horse jockey. He's ickle and wee.

[D41]

Hmmmm...Colin Edwards is only a tad taller than me, and I'm 5'8"..and he always looks massive to me when I see him on TV.

The horse jockey analogy is about as apt as you could get.

[duke63]

I do wish they would run in these colours for one race each year.

[C00kiemonster]

Iannone's bike looks ace with his leathers

[Jack]

I liked Rins on the other Suzuki too

[Jack]

Also the exhaust on that Yamaha looks like it should be on the end of a watering can or maybe a shower ....

[D41]

That orange, white & black combo looks great. Lacks clutter.