Joe Roberts to Aprilia - BARF

Gravisman · 11-22-2020, 08:39 PM

Found rumors suggesting it would be confirmed after the race today, but don’t see any confirmations. Joe hasn’t been terribly consistent this year and Aprilia isn’t known for accomplishing anything at all in GP, but I’d still be excited to see an American on the grid. A Keith Code pupil even.

**budman** · 11-22-2020, 09:22 PM

Hope it happens.

His current contract would have to be broken.
I think Chaz Davies makes sense. More so than Joe really but routing for Joe. The Code connection is cool.

I think the Ape will continue to improve. I am impressed with their commitment and effort. If they can find more power they will be a player. Hope they do.

fufo47 · 11-23-2020, 06:33 AM

Looks like this is not going to happen... Aprilia will keep Smith and Salvadori and define who will be riding and who will be they Test Rider over the winter break.

Would've been great to see JRoberts on a MotoGP but this could be a good thing with potentially better options available for him next year.

He'll get a great year on a more competitive Moto2 bike and should be a top candidate to "graduate"

Starpower · 11-23-2020, 09:22 AM

I'm a big fan of Chaz and would hate to see him saddled with an Ape.

**budman** · 11-23-2020, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufo47

Looks like this is not going to happen... Aprilia will keep Smith and Salvadori and define who will be riding and who will be they Test Rider over the winter break.

Would've been great to see JRoberts on a MotoGP but this could be a good thing with potentially better options available for him next year.

He'll get a great year on a more competitive Moto2 bike and should be a top candidate to "graduate"

Yup.. no Joe

kelsodeez · 11-23-2020, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budman

Yup.. no Joe

Welp, that's uninteresting. Especially savadori. He seems like a wsbk scrub at best.

That rider lineup says to me that Aprilia aren't serious about winning. They're just there for the participation trophy

**budman** · 11-23-2020, 03:03 PM

Have to agree Kelso... more talent available.
Maybe their saving $$ to make the bike better.. I hope that is the case because the second seat won't sniff much success in my opinion.

Gravisman · 11-23-2020, 08:46 PM

According to the-race MotoGP podcast Joe had a contract and it was suddenly torn up Sunday. Wonder wtf happened.

**budman** · 11-23-2020, 09:51 PM

Maybe he could not get out of the agreement he already signed?? Legal shit.

synfinatic · 11-24-2020, 09:52 AM

I gotta admit, I'm happy Joe is staying in Moto2- and going to one of the best teams in the paddock. Something that really can't be said about Aprilia's MotoGP effort.

That said I was hoping Chaz got the nod. Savadori may be young, but can't say he was particularly impressive.

11-22-2020, 08:39 PM	#1
Gravisman Aspiring Racer Contributor Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: San Francisco Motorcycles: ZX-6R RSV4 Panigale 899 Ninja 300 FZ-07R Name: Gravisman	Joe Roberts to Aprilia Found rumors suggesting it would be confirmed after the race today, but don’t see any confirmations. Joe hasn’t been terribly consistent this year and Aprilia isn’t known for accomplishing anything at all in GP, but I’d still be excited to see an American on the grid. A Keith Code pupil even. __________________ Random Racing \| AFM 850 Motorcycles turn by harnessing the pure power of awesome directly from the soul of the multiverse. Motorcycles make physics their bitch.

11-22-2020, 09:22 PM	#2
budman General Menace AMA Life Member #203453 Highway Aviator Founding Member Top Percent Poster Community Contributor + BB Moto Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Palo Alto, Ca. Motorcycles: Keep me rocking life Name: Budman	Hope it happens. His current contract would have to be broken. I think Chaz Davies makes sense. More so than Joe really but routing for Joe. The Code connection is cool. I think the Ape will continue to improve. I am impressed with their commitment and effort. If they can find more power they will be a player. Hope they do. __________________ Your friendly neighborhood.... Budman BARF Terms of Service Be a BARF Contributor! Support those that support Barf! BARF Sponsors 1Rider introduction on KFOG Bone heads and bikers podcasts Racism and RIP threads on Barf - FYI Barf is more than a dub dub dub dealio Godspeed Mom Pit Ho Godspeed Nicky #69 Hoho AMA #203453

11-23-2020, 03:03 PM	#7
budman General Menace AMA Life Member #203453 Highway Aviator Founding Member Top Percent Poster Community Contributor + BB Moto Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Palo Alto, Ca. Motorcycles: Keep me rocking life Name: Budman	Have to agree Kelso... more talent available. Maybe their saving $$ to make the bike better.. I hope that is the case because the second seat won't sniff much success in my opinion. __________________ Your friendly neighborhood.... Budman BARF Terms of Service Be a BARF Contributor! Support those that support Barf! BARF Sponsors 1Rider introduction on KFOG Bone heads and bikers podcasts Racism and RIP threads on Barf - FYI Barf is more than a dub dub dub dealio Godspeed Mom Pit Ho Godspeed Nicky #69 Hoho AMA #203453

11-23-2020, 08:46 PM	#8
Gravisman Aspiring Racer Contributor Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: San Francisco Motorcycles: ZX-6R RSV4 Panigale 899 Ninja 300 FZ-07R Name: Gravisman	According to the-race MotoGP podcast Joe had a contract and it was suddenly torn up Sunday. Wonder wtf happened. __________________ Random Racing \| AFM 850 Motorcycles turn by harnessing the pure power of awesome directly from the soul of the multiverse. Motorcycles make physics their bitch.

11-23-2020, 09:51 PM	#9
budman General Menace AMA Life Member #203453 Highway Aviator Founding Member Top Percent Poster Community Contributor + BB Moto Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Palo Alto, Ca. Motorcycles: Keep me rocking life Name: Budman	Maybe he could not get out of the agreement he already signed?? Legal shit. __________________ Your friendly neighborhood.... Budman BARF Terms of Service Be a BARF Contributor! Support those that support Barf! BARF Sponsors 1Rider introduction on KFOG Bone heads and bikers podcasts Racism and RIP threads on Barf - FYI Barf is more than a dub dub dub dealio Godspeed Mom Pit Ho Godspeed Nicky #69 Hoho AMA #203453

11-23-2020, 06:33 AM	#3
fufo47 Rookie Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Alameda Motorcycles: 2017 Aprilia Tuono RR 2016 KTM 350 SXF Name: Jose	Looks like this is not going to happen... Aprilia will keep Smith and Salvadori and define who will be riding and who will be they Test Rider over the winter break. Would've been great to see JRoberts on a MotoGP but this could be a good thing with potentially better options available for him next year. He'll get a great year on a more competitive Moto2 bike and should be a top candidate to "graduate"

11-23-2020, 09:22 AM	#4
Starpower Veteran 12% Contributor Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Potter Valley Motorcycles: '14 BMW S1000R, '13 Zero S, '01 Artic Cat 500 4x4 '13 WR250R '20 Kuberg Ranger ariving next month! Name: Jeff	I'm a big fan of Chaz and would hate to see him saddled with an Ape.

11-24-2020, 09:52 AM	#10
synfinatic Wannabe Fast Guy Contributor + + + Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Motorcycles: Duzucati 650, wr250f Name: Aaron	I gotta admit, I'm happy Joe is staying in Moto2- and going to one of the best teams in the paddock. Something that really can't be said about Aprilia's MotoGP effort. That said I was hoping Chaz got the nod. Savadori may be young, but can't say he was particularly impressive. __________________ AFM #22 http://synfin.net Thanks to everyone who sponsors me: Spears Enterprises \| Catalyst Reaction \| CTRacing \| Helimot \| Woodcraft \| Motion Pro \| Armour Bodies \| Motorex \| GP Frame & Wheel \| Raceimage Graphics \| Pega Precision "On the Internet, nobody can hear you being subtle." — Linus Torvalds

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