Bautista from Suzuki to.....

[veefer800canuck]

Gresini Honda.

http://superbikeplanet.com/2011/Nov/111109a.htm

He did well on the underfunded Suzuki this year, imagine how well he would have gone on the dominant Honda?
If they have the "good" gearbox, expect to see more of Alvaro near the pointy end next year.

[squeezer]

I'm glad to see that. But I'm guessing he's getting the Aoyama ride rather than the Simoncelli ride, which would be a shame. He really impressed me this year. He was not only fast, but the team clearly improved the bike over the course of the season which makes me think he must be pretty good at development too.

A quick tangent: Is Honda planning on running another works bike through Gresini next year like they did for Sic or will they be back to strictly satellite status?

[scottzilla]

Dammit!  I was going to say this a few weeks ago.
Good move, Bautista is fast.

[DogBoy]

Its always nice to see a Spanish rider getting a chance for a good ride.  

Hope he ends up on a competitive Honda and adds some excitement to the front end of the races.

[motodog650]

A quick tangent: Is Honda planning on running another works bike through Gresini next year like they did for Sic or will they be back to strictly satellite status?

Three works bikes and one satellite bike best I can tell. Not sure if Gresini or LCR will get the 3rd works machine. Would assume it depends on who ends up riding for LCR. More than likely Gresini will get it...  

[veefer800canuck]

Its always nice to see a Spanish rider getting a chance for a good ride.  

 

I hadn't thought of that angle, but yeah......