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What are everyone’s thoughts so far now we got some races behind us? Here’s mine.
Talent is deep. Even with several riders out with injury you have quite a few people that could win the 450 class each week. No more a two man show like we’ve seen so many years.
That 450 Yamaha or team just does not bode well. Sure you have barcia but he’s inconsistent on that bike. Don’t know if it’s the bike or the program. Seems like every year you see major talent struggle on the yami.
Despite what many people might say Tomac and Roczen are doing just fine.
Reed doing better than I expected but I believe he said this is his last year. Would like to see a podium from him.
West 250 class is weak. Most the major talent has bumped up to the 450 class making the 450 class awesome this year.
Webb looks like a completely different rider on the KTM. Amazing what a good bike, program and team can do.
Marvin struggling a bit with starts and falls but his speed is there and barring any injuries he is due a win soon. He could be the breakout star of the season and come out of nowhere and start winning and have the red plate soon. Just a prediction.
Lot of 450 guys playing the long game and it’s smart.
What I miss? Insights?
Talent is deep. Even with several riders out with injury you have quite a few people that could win the 450 class each week. No more a two man show like we’ve seen so many years.
That 450 Yamaha or team just does not bode well. Sure you have barcia but he’s inconsistent on that bike. Don’t know if it’s the bike or the program. Seems like every year you see major talent struggle on the yami.
Despite what many people might say Tomac and Roczen are doing just fine.
Reed doing better than I expected but I believe he said this is his last year. Would like to see a podium from him.
West 250 class is weak. Most the major talent has bumped up to the 450 class making the 450 class awesome this year.
Webb looks like a completely different rider on the KTM. Amazing what a good bike, program and team can do.
Marvin struggling a bit with starts and falls but his speed is there and barring any injuries he is due a win soon. He could be the breakout star of the season and come out of nowhere and start winning and have the red plate soon. Just a prediction.
Lot of 450 guys playing the long game and it’s smart.
What I miss? Insights?
Malcolm getting injured was a major major major bummer. He was riding so good. Had so much speed.
The Shop
About the Yamaha 450 team. The Yamaha 250 is considered the best bike in the class based on shootouts and what privateers choose, then what is up with 450? If the bike is the same except motor of course, it should be good right? I think the bike is fine, it’s the riders, one is banged up and the other a rookie.
I think the racing in the 450 class is the best its ever been, I have really enjoyed this year and hope to see 4-5 multi race winners in that class.
Wondering if Musquin and Tomac are not 100% or if their 100% doesn’t set them apart anymore.
All I know is all I think about all week is Saturday night... and it’s awesome.
It’s seriously so exciting considering we’re almost halfway into the season. It’s certainly no runaway. Love watching this unfold.
Kinda hard to call the West weak, et's see how that shakes out after the East/West Shootouts. Other wise your pretty well on point.
The racing has been great this year. Multiple riders capable of winning.
The race last night to me was a bit boring. The riders all following each other and seemed to have a hard time passing. Waiting for a mistake and then they could pass. It is part of racing but more exciting when they can make a pass without waiting for a mistake.
I am a Barcia and Baggett fan, so I was bummed Barcia wasn't able to move up (does make you wonder about the bike?) and Baggett crashed.
Savatgy is riding great this year but seems to have a dark cloud following him. Some bad luck at a few races.
I thought Plessinger would have more to show this year but he seems to throw it away right when you think he's got it.
Webb is doing great. Bike or Trainer? YZ450 does seem to have something going on but I think it is the trainer and how he pushes Webb. He even stated it.
I hope the season keeps the hits coming!
Pit Row
Really really bummed with Malcolm, that really sucked.
I also like to see the flashes of speed Bogle and Wilson show, but they are just a tick off of the top guys. However, they have had some serious injuries the past few years as well.
Seely is in the mix speed wise sometimes, but that injury of last year really hit him.
So far I expected more from Plessinger and Hill. Especially Hill as he hyped himself up the last couple of years about the 450. He had a gnarly crash two weeks ago though, so let's see if he can heal up and impress some people to get/keep a good 450 ride. Savatgy really really impressed me this weekend and I really hope he can keep his ride for next year.
edit: this is what you get when a whole crop of 250 throttle jockeys graduate and a former 250 star finds his mojo
i think it is a bit unfair to call the W250 weak though, it is new blood time now and it had to be refreshed at some point - we will see a new king this year and that will bring more up to the fight.
I hope AF can finally live up to what we expect in the east
I hope the 2nd part is as good or better and we can keep all guys on track and safe
It's a good time to be a fan.
YAMAHA- IS it the bike/program?? (Honest question) I mean, we were all raving about Barcia last season before his injury. And lets not forget he's had a win so far, then an injury. I don't think Yamaha is doing anything wrong. Could we/should we be expecting more from Plessinger?
KTM- Sure, Webb is a different rider on the KTM/The KTM program. With that in mind, when you say about Marv struggling, if we took Marv off the KTM and put him on a different bike, would he be further back in the pack?
Going back a few years, in Moto GP there was a time when everyone wanted to be on a Honda. Like, it was seen that "if that guy had a Honda he would be on the pace"- I guess it worked for some, but it disappointed for others. Is KTM getting like that in MX/SX?
I'm just happy that no one has a huge points lead and the top four are so close.
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