"Nicky Hayden - Repsol Honda" (2006)
2006 was Nicky Hayden's greatest year, winning
the MotoGP World Championship aboard the mighty Repsol Honda RC211V.
Nicknamed "The Kentucky Kid", he demonstrated grit
and determination throughout the season fighting fiercely on Honda's
astonishing V5-powered machine. The RC211V was an amazing force of engineering with its
990cc engine providing massive power, but it was Hayden's skill in
wringing every ounce of performance out of the bike that truly shone through.
Honda's RC211V had excellent acceleration and a stable
chassis, but it was also a bike that required finesse in managing its
brutal power delivery. Hayden's ability to remain consistent in a season
filled with challenges, particularly the epic final rounds, allowed him
to clinch the title in dramatic fashion. At tracks such as Laguna Seca
where Hayden excelled, he utilized the Honda's balance and braking
stability to perfection throwing the bike around the famous corkscrew
with great finesse.
In a season where Valentino Rossi was the expected champion, Hayden's
combination of perseverance and Honda's formidable engineering saw him
come out on top by cementing his place as one of the sport's great champions. His
victory in 2006 was a testament to his personal resilience and Honda's enduring
pursuit of MotoGP supremacy.
Framable Print.
Numbered Limited Edition of 50.
Certificate of Authenticity.
Paper size: 20 x 16 inches.
Individually signed by the artist Steve Dunn.
Price £39.95.
Shipping £7 worldwide.
Sent rolled in a stout tube.