Bayliss Would Need $1.5M to Face Rossi
Bayliss would need $1.5M to face Rossi
The retired World Superbike champion told MotorcycleNews.com it would take about 1 million British pounds (US$1.5 million) to convince him to face MotoGP champion Rossi, though Bayliss says its not likely to happen.
Bayliss has not raced since capturing two wins in the World Superbike season finale Nov. 2 in Portimao, Portugal.
For me right now Ive stopped training and Im happy with my plan to finish. Im feeling happy that the last time I rode I was world champion plus I won both races and beat all the other guys out there, Bayliss told MotorcycleNews.com. For me to do it (race Rossi), Id need something like £1m and thats not going to happen.
I spoke with Valentino and he told me that he wants to race me really badly! Bayliss told MotorcycleNews.com. It wouldnt be so hard for him to be competitive on a Superbike, Yamaha have got a strong bike so it would (be) no problem at all for him to get up to speed. Valentino Rossi is Valentino Rossi.
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