2006 Yamaha YZR-M1 - MotoGP

In mounting one of the most impressive comebacks in Grand Prix history (even if it did come up a little short), Valentino Rossi demonstrated that the ‘06 version of Yamaha’s inline-four YZR-M1 still had the necessary performance to win in MotoGP. Winning five races over the course of the season (more than any other rider), plus teammate Colin Edwards II coming within 300 feet of winning the Dutch GP, was ample proof of the bike’s potential. Only some bad luck and a certain rider by the name of Nicky Hayden prevented Rossi and Yamaha from notching up their third consecutive MotoGP crown.

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Posted on October 8th, 2007 by Klaus Roe
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