What bike is Valentino Rossi riding?
Yamaha YZR-M1
Currently, Rossi rides the Yamaha YZR-M1. The bike is a monster of a machine. Its recent specifications include a 1000cc liquid-cooled in-line four-cylinder engine, which delivers 240HP. It has a six-speed transmission.
What is the price of Valentino Rossi bike?
0 MotoGP Edition in the country priced at Rs. 1.30 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The special edition model comes with an all-new paint scheme inspired from the Yamaha YZR-M1 ridden by Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales.
Is Rossi on a factory bike?
Rossi will ride the factory-spec bike the same as factory Yamaha. While Rossi’s protégé and now teammate, Franco Morbidelli, will continue with an older-spec Yamaha M1. There can be funding provided by the factory to cover wages, they may agree to provide technology and technicians.
What kind of bike does Valentino Rossi use?
These VR46 bikes are dedicated to the younger Valentino Rossi’s fans. Families can enjoy a bike ride all together, while kids have fun with their number 46 bicycles. Choose between BMX and classical models the perfect bike for tomorrow’s champions. Made with quality materials. The design is inspired by Valentino Rossi.
When did Valentino Rossi switch to Aprilia motorcycles?
A documentary about Mancini, called “Mancini, the Motorcycle Wizard” (Il Mago Mancini), was released in 2016 by director Jeffrey Zani and explains the birth of the motorcycle and the relationship between Rossi and the mechanic. In 1995, Rossi switched to Aprilia and won the Italian 125 CC Championship.
When did Valentino Rossi retire from motorcycle racing?
During the 2021 Styrian motorcycle Grand Prix, Rossi announced his intended retirement at the end of the MotoGP season after a career spanning 26 seasons in Grands Prix. After retiring, he plans to be involved in car racing and also administer his motorcycle racing team, VR46 .
When did Valentino Rossi win his first MotoGP race?
Rossi won the 2003 title in Malaysia, his first in the MotoGP class, third in the top class and fifth title overall, with two races remaining. He won the final race at the Valencian Community round with a special livery, his final win for Honda.