You don't fluke 5 world title's on 500cc gp bikes , Micks determination, willpower, talent made him a world champion just look at the way he modified his bike because he couldn't use his rear brake after his horrific crash nothing was going to stop this bloke..
Doohan was a great rider. I wonder though if he feels his championships were diminished somewhat with the likes of Rainey, Schwantz and Lawson not competing against him. He did beat them on occasion while the three Americans were still racing but taking a championship was another matter. I’m not sure we will ever see the dominance again that those three Yanks showed. It was my favourite era of motogp. 84 to 93. I forgot to mention Gardner. The most fearless 500cc rider of all time. Jesus Wayne G. was fun to watch. He would come close to falling off and then cane it even harder. Fan from Canada.
I think Stoner was just as good as the others in their prime. Watching him succeed on the Ducati & drift that Honda into bends reminded me of Schwantz man-handling his Suzuki - loved it !!
In terms of ability (if not results) I place Doohan, Schwantz, Rainey, Lawson, Rossi & Stoner together. In their prime - I doubt there would be very much between them all.
Doohan is a legend, but anyone who discounts Stoner is an idiot, he's one of the fastest and most consistent riders of the last 5-6yrs and often makes his team mates look like amateurs.
old post but compelled to reply. Doohan was a talented rider for sure. But you chose to leave out that in 1992 Rainey wasn't 100% fit. He started the season still suffering the I'll effects of a broken Femur from a Crash.
I deliberately ignored Read & Agostini in the previous comment - Read wasn't quite good enough (imo) & Ago usually had better bikes than most of his competitors.
Rubbishing Stoner makes me wise and know what I am talking about when it comes to bike riding. I have been in this game for nearly 40 years. And that is racing for 35, so do us all a favor and go back to whatever computer games it is you play....
How many championships would doohan have won if Schwantz would'nt have retired & Rainey wouldn't have had a career ending crash, go figure.Mid 80's through to the early 90's was awesome, then doohan made it a yawn-fest.
why do people forget 1992 when speaking of doohan, before Assen he already had 130 points, Rainey only win the first GP that year after doohan crash (well we got most of the races until the end season) winning the last race against a crippled doohan who finished behind him and loses the championship for 4 points, to be honest, grow up seeing all those A rider, from spencer to doohan, even being admirer of Doohan bc of his determination on returning to race without movement in one leg, i loved Rainey pragmatism was racer and Schwantz with a much weak bike still was able to write his name in history, nobody got even close in a Suzuki that time against Honda/Yamaha.
@@luiscr5689 old post but compelled to reply. Doohan was a talented rider for sure. But you chose to leave out that in 1992 Rainey wasn't 100% fit. He started the season still suffering the I'll effects of a broken Femur from a Crash.
Legend.
Those 500 riders were at a totally different level .
If you can support your theory, I will be glad to hear
@@pabloperez4063 ride a screamer without the electronics and let me no🤔🤔
Doohan+Honda= Championships.
You don't fluke 5 world title's on 500cc gp bikes , Micks determination, willpower, talent made him a world champion just look at the way he modified his bike because he couldn't use his rear brake after his horrific crash nothing was going to stop this bloke..
Doohan was a great rider. I wonder though if he feels his championships were diminished somewhat with the likes of Rainey, Schwantz and Lawson not competing against him. He did beat them on occasion while the three Americans were still racing but taking a championship was another matter. I’m not sure we will ever see the dominance again that those three Yanks showed. It was my favourite era of motogp. 84 to 93. I forgot to mention Gardner. The most fearless 500cc rider of all time. Jesus Wayne G. was fun to watch. He would come close to falling off and then cane it even harder. Fan from Canada.
You might want to have a look at the 92 season review while he was riding with the #2 from 91....................just saying
@@gassit137 You have a strong point on that one. He was dominating the start of the season until that crash sidelined him.
I think Stoner was just as good as the others in their prime. Watching him succeed on the Ducati & drift that Honda into bends reminded me of Schwantz man-handling his Suzuki - loved it !!
He was better than Rossi.
My hero .
My hero ....... !!!
Humble and cool block .......!!!
Stoner is just like Elvis: comes to the earth only one time.
Mickael Doohan t es mon idole ! Mais j ai 60 ans et je continue à trimer pour 2000 balles par mois ! No comment,
I played tennis .....
Tall guy, (had small state ranking)
Looking back on it
Wish i could of done moto
Doohan, Schwantz, Rainey, Lawson, Rossi yes, but you can't even compare Stoner to them.
And what accolades have you won, Mr Messiah, King Dick of racing for 35 years?
Because Stoner is in a different era?
In terms of ability (if not results) I place Doohan, Schwantz, Rainey, Lawson, Rossi & Stoner together. In their prime - I doubt there would be very much between them all.
Not Rossi.
And we can not compare riders of different ages
true dat!!
Put any moto gp rider on a 500 bike and see what happens ...... !!!
This guy was a monster. Too bad he didn't sign with Suzuki at once and win the championships there.
I think they look better at honda ;)
I takes a lot more than skills ...... yes , bro ...... a lot more than that .
When I see people comparing Stoner to Doohan I feel sick .
Should have won 8 Titles ...
Doohan is a legend, but anyone who discounts Stoner is an idiot, he's one of the fastest and most consistent riders of the last 5-6yrs and often makes his team mates look like amateurs.
Doohan 5 Stoner 1. M8ck was better over a longer period when the bikes were way harder to ride.
bit a bit . about tries ...lol
I'm not denying that Stoner was good. Just not in the same class as these guys. That's just my opinion.
1992 doohan was beating schwantz and Rainey easily til his crash at assen
old post but compelled to reply. Doohan was a talented rider for sure. But you chose to leave out that in 1992 Rainey wasn't 100% fit. He started the season still suffering the I'll effects of a broken Femur from a Crash.
Agree with jj moto
I deliberately ignored Read & Agostini in the previous comment - Read wasn't quite good enough (imo) & Ago usually had better bikes than most of his competitors.
Rubbishing Stoner makes me wise and know what I am talking about when it comes to bike riding. I have been in this game for nearly 40 years. And that is racing for 35, so do us all a favor and go back to whatever computer games it is you play....
U tell me but rubbishing stoner either makes u a fool or a rossi crazy
How many championships would doohan have won if Schwantz would'nt have retired & Rainey wouldn't have had a career ending crash, go figure.Mid 80's through to the early 90's was awesome, then doohan made it a yawn-fest.
why do people forget 1992 when speaking of doohan, before Assen he already had 130 points, Rainey only win the first GP that year after doohan crash (well we got most of the races until the end season) winning the last race against a crippled doohan who finished behind him and loses the championship for 4 points, to be honest, grow up seeing all those A rider, from spencer to doohan, even being admirer of Doohan bc of his determination on returning to race without movement in one leg, i loved Rainey pragmatism was racer and Schwantz with a much weak bike still was able to write his name in history, nobody got even close in a Suzuki that time against Honda/Yamaha.
@@luiscr5689 old post but compelled to reply. Doohan was a talented rider for sure. But you chose to leave out that in 1992 Rainey wasn't 100% fit. He started the season still suffering the I'll effects of a broken Femur from a Crash.
Phil Read no good he won 7 world champion ships
U rubbish a 2 time WDC who could've been 3-4 time WDC?
On what factual basis is he rubbish?
Doohan wouldn't have gotten a top 5 finish if he had been on a Suzuki
My hero .