Don't Understand Comment - Ben Spies - Page 2

jk750 · 05-19-2008, 02:31 PM

The Suzuki won last year, and podiumed a few times. But yeah, I'd say that it definitely lags behind the Yamahas, Hondas, and one of the Ducatis this season.

ElTejano · 05-19-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 636blurr

Yea he's an american champion Im sure he's gonna just buckle under the pressure.
Think before you post.

I didnt say buckle, I just think it owuld be a little much for him.

I thought, I posted.

jiffy · 05-19-2008, 03:41 PM

Mostly what everyone else said X2.

MotoGP is the best of the best, like when Maverick and Goose went to Top Gun.

Spies will have to be on top of his game and have a good set up to be in the top 10.

I would like to see him do well, but it is a big step up.

jk750 · 05-19-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jiffy

Spies will have to be on top of his game and have a good set up to be in the top 10.

I would like to see him do well, but it is a big step up.

He's better than Nicky Hayden ever was.

636blurr · 05-19-2008, 03:54 PM

Im gonna love him proving everyone wrong.

SlowGoose · 05-19-2008, 04:02 PM

Well, I still think he's going to crash out of at least one of the races.

malik ross · 05-19-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 636blurr

Im gonna love him proving everyone wrong.

You aren't Ben Spies. There is nothing for you to prove.

OldSchlPunk · 05-19-2008, 04:49 PM

AMA Superbikes are 1000cc making about 200HP whereas MotoGP bikes are 800cc and are rumored to make around 260HP. And while the Suzuki Ben rides in the AMA series has probably the most advanced electronics package, it isn't shit compared to what a GP bike carries.

I think Ben will do better than Roger Lee did last year. Wouldn't surprise me if Ben does as well as Vermeulen.

jk750 · 05-19-2008, 05:12 PM

Here's how they finished at the USGP at Laguna last year. Roger did a fantastic job, finishing 10th on an unfamiliar bike. Vermeulen finished 2nd on a Suzuki. Of course, this was last season and a great deal has changed. I'm just saying, don't count out respectable results from Spies as a wild card this year. After a season or two, who knows... I'm betting Spies beats Nicky Hayden in at last one of the two USGP rounds this year. Anybody else want to take that bet? >>> Ben Spies Confirmed to Wildcard at both USGPs

MotoGP Laguna Seca Results 2007:

1. Casey Stoner (Ducati)
2. Chris Vermeulen (Suzuki)
3. Marco Melandri (Honda)
4. Valentino Rossi (Yamaha)
5. Dani Pedrosa (Honda)
6. Randy de Puniet (Kawasaki)
7. Anthony West (Kawasaki)
8. Makoto Tamada (Yamaha)
9. Alex Barros (Ducati)
10. Roger Hayden (Kawasaki)
11. Colin Edwards (Yamaha)
12. Shinya Nakanao (Honda)
13. Sylvain Guintoli (Yamaha)
14. Carlos Checa (Honda)
15. John Hopkins (Suzuki)
16. Chaz Davies (Ducati)
DNF Nicky Hayden (Honda)
DNF Loris Capirossi (Ducati)
DNF Miguel Duhamel (Honda)
DNF Kurtis Roberts (Team Roberts KR212V)

Misfire · 05-19-2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SlowGoose

Well, I still think he's going to crash out of at least one of the races.

Hmmm...

adamp961 · 05-19-2008, 09:25 PM

Come on, it would be a big step for anyone. I have watched Spies since he was 12 here in East Texas and he has awesome talent. I hope him the best!!

And for the dumb butt that says he is way better than Nicky, Only time can tell that. Nicky won a MotoGP title, that says alot.

zorozing · 05-19-2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rocket1243

Just look at it this way. AMA is the cream of the crop in the USA, Moto GP is the cream of the crop of the entire world.

Ah, that makes sense. Thanks.

jk750 · 05-20-2008, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by adamp961

Come on, it would be a big step for anyone. I have watched Spies since he was 12 here in East Texas and he has awesome talent. I hope him the best!!

And for the dumb butt that says he is way better than Nicky, Only time can tell that. Nicky won a MotoGP title, that says alot.

Dumb butt???

I've watched Nicky and Ben since they both were teenagers, and Spies is a far more dominant rider. Sure, they've both won AMA championships, and Nicky has his World championship, but Nicky was no where near as dominant when he won either one.

Mizatt · 05-20-2008, 03:01 PM

Ben Spies will eventually surpass Nicky Hayden. Unfortunately, Nicky's future is in jeopardy, as he is in the final year of his Honda Repsol contract and not looking very strong. His next season depends on his performance this year.

Ben on the other hand will need time to learn a year's worth of new tracks, new tires, and a whole new culture. He will also most definitely need Suzuki to step their shit up and become one of the top 2 bikes to have a chance at winning.

Toseland has adapted well, but he had the benefit of knowing most of the tracks from racing them on his WSB bike.

Given the right equipment, Ben Spies is a possible future GP world champ.

Gaolee · 05-20-2008, 03:58 PM

I would sure like to see Spies compete well in MotoGP, but it will be partially dependent upon Suzuki. Or Spies moving to other machinery, and I wouldn't want to see him have to do that. Stoner's championship on a Ducati was a refreshing change from the usual.

The best thing is if Spies beats the Pedrobot in both of his MotoGP races.