Valentino Rossi Pleased with New Color YZR-M1

MADRID - Yamaha Movistar team just launched its main motor, YZR-M1, on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 night WIB held in Madrid, Spain. In the launch of the bike, Team Yamaha Movistar showcased the new face of YZR-M1.

At the launch of the bike, one of the Yamaha Movistar Team riders, Valentino Rossi, spoke of his delight. Even after the launch of this bike, Rossi was very impatient to ride YZR-M1.

"I had a great time today (during the motor launch). A special team presentation every year, also for me, because when you see your bike in a new color, you start to feel good. During the winter break, I always missed driving my M1. And after seeing this I want to ride it as soon as possible. I just have to wait a few more days, "said Rossi, quoting from the official Yamaha Movistar page, Thursday (25/1/2018).

Rossi and also other riders will be ready to ride their bikes during pre-season testing to be held at Sepang Circuit, Malaysia. The test plan will be held for three days to test the motor.

With the launch of this bike, the racer who has the nickname The Doctor has the confidence to be able to perform better. Last season, Rossi managed to come out as a winner once in six raihan podiumnya.

But unfortunately in mid-season, Rossi had suffered an injury that requires him absent in MotoGP San Marino. Coupled with the appearance of YZR-M1 which decreased performance in the second half of the season.

"I am looking forward to starting this new season. Last year, I got one win and six podiums, but also some problems and injuries. We want to make our fifth year with movistar easy to remember. So this year we will push our performances as best we can, "added Rossi.

"The test at Sepang will be very important. This is the first opportunity for my people to gather this year that will be fun but we will soon become serious because we want to get the idea we have to implement as soon as possible, "said the 38-year-old driver.