The most important thing is to have a good relationship with the bike you have to understand what she wants. I think of a motorcycle as a woman, and I know that sounds silly, but it’s true.
VALENTINO ROSSIIt is dangerous and unbelievably fast and entirely different from the kind of track I am used to racing on.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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I feel 100% a Yamaha rider in my heart. I had a long career and raced with several factory bikes, but the highlight of my career is undoubtedly with Yamaha.
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The great fights with your strongest rivals are always the biggest motivation. When you win easily it’s not the same taste.
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I would have probably stolen cars – it would have given me the same adrenaline rush as racing.
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It’s a big, big advantage because understanding what changes we might make takes time and it takes time to work out settings and to understand everything about the new machine.
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I have designs I like applied to my helmet, motorcycle, riding suits, gloves,and boots. I have a designer friend of mine put the designs on them for me. I think a livery on the helmet is significant in expressing a rider’s personality.
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It is dangerous and unbelievably fast and entirely different from the kind of track I am used to racing on.
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I race to win. If I am on the bike or in a car it will always be the same.
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We kept on racing, doing something that Luis [Salom] loved. Fortunately or unfortunately, life goes on.
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I am able to ride the bike and think clearly about strategy and tyres. I also have positive thinking. I am very constructively critical.
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The work that we do during the winter is very important; we have a new bike and it’s important to develop it during this time.
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In 2009, I didn’t like that Yamaha signed such a young and competitive teammate [Jorge Lorenzo]. But now everything is different. We are more mature. Everyone knows his role and position. Things are clear.
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I am focused on racing. I enjoy it. It’s a great feeling to be back fighting for the title.
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I’m really happy, and beating Marc [Marquez] at the very last chicane gives me an extra boost.
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I have so much respect for my opponents; many of them watched the races as little children and were supporting me!
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Once the races begin it’s more difficult and there is never that much time for testing.
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