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2011 Disappointment of the Year
Not all goes to plan, and this year there were plenty of letdowns and anti-climaxes in motorcycling. Sport's the biggest spoiler, but there were others...Mark Fattore: Bikesales Network editor
Troy Corser’s final year in world Superbike. For a man of such talent it was a disaster, and he spent most of the time battling with riders who would have been cannon fodder for him in past years. Not a way you want to see a legend bow out. And another: when is the motorcycle industry going to catch up and start officially releasing monthly retail data monthly rather than quarterly. Come on, we’re all big boys now.
Feann Torr: Bikesales Network staff journalist
MV Agusta taking its sweet time releasing the F3 and Brutale F3. Just give us the freaking bikes! Almost production ready bikes were seen mid-way through 2011, but ultimately it's probably a good thing to undertake an extensive testing phase.
Rod Chapman: Bikesales Network contributor
Not so much a disappointment as a tragedy – the sad death of Marco Simoncelli at the Malaysian Grand Prix in October. ‘Super Sic’ added a slash of vibrant colour and personality to a largely drab field and his passing is a dark reminder of the risks these athletes take as they go about their business.
Martin Child: Bikesales Network contributor
Rossi looking (and falling off) like a clubman racer.
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