[RobF4i]

You're right, Aprilia seem a bit behind on the development so far since Honda for example has been testing the 4-stroke for about a month. As for Laconi he is a former Grand Prix winner so I would expect good (maybe not the championship) things from him in about half a season when the bike is up to speed. I was thinking about what someone said in an earlier post about if Rossi went to Aprilia. That would be amazing to see him win on that bike. I'm usually not aroused by machines but that is the exception. And say what you want about Valentino, he's still a kick-ass rider and the best thing to happen to the sport in years.