Only 2 months and we are all go! Can't wait. Honda certainly have compacted their bike this season, great for Pedrosa but how Hayden etc will squeeze in to the bike remains to be seen. I'm surprised some teams are using the same (well revised) frames as the 990's, ie Yam and Suz, I thought the new 800cc engines would have dictated a complete redesign but apparentely not. Certainly from early testing Suz have benfitted from the downsize and the bike despite using pretty much the same frame etc seems much more balanced and on the pace, whether this will continue or the others will haul them in remains to be seen. It will be interesting to see how Stoner goes now he's on a factory team and on Bstones, hopefully the front end will be more robust and forgiving and with Capirossi as a team mate and possible mentor Stoner may well have a good season. This season will be interesting because of the new capacity, certain riders will benefit and others not so. Exactly who that will be is hard to predict particularly as the season progresses and riders adapt. I think Pedrosa will do well on his pint sized Honda, Rossi will be on the pace as usual, possibly Stoner and Cap and very hopefully Hopkins, if the Suz is seriously on the pace then this really could be his season, if anyone deserves a competitive season it's Hoppy he's a great rider and I really hope things work for him this year. Hayden clearly has the ability and talent but I wonder if the bike may not suit him, have to wait and see. Team Roberts are very optimistic this year too predicting regular podiums, hope those predictions come true although I wouldn't hold my breath too long. The Seapang test is coming up and most folk think Yam (er read Rossi) will be the fastest (MGP pole) then Honda, Suz are a distant 4th so it appears punters aren't convinced the Suz's can maintain the early form. Well I'm looking forward to finding out but I'm making no predictions, just going to sit back and enjoy. Bring it on. Paul
