How would the current crop of MotoGP stars cope if they were transported back in time to race the formidable 500cc two-strokes that ruled the premier-class until 2002? Marc Marquez, Joan Mir, Alex Marquez and Alex Rins all said they would welcome the chance to try a 500cc machine, which offered none of the sophisticated electronics that help riders control the current, much more powerful, 1000cc four-strokes. “Kevin Schwantz is one of my idols," said Suzuki's reigning MotoGP champion Joan Mir. "Although I was not even born yet, I have watched many videos of him and his riding style was so spectacular. "I would have liked to test those 500s without a doubt, but evolution...
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