MotoGP's top 10 riders of the decade
As the decade comes to an end, AUTOSPORT's MotoGP correspondent gives us his unique verdict on the top 10 MotoGP riders of the past 10 years
10. Kenny Roberts Junior
Suzuki, Honda
Starts: 109
Poles: 10
Wins: 8
Titles: 1
A paddock in modern times without a Roberts in it, is not a proper paddock! Even the new kids on the block would admit that, never mind the ones old enough to have been there in the 70's with Sr. riding.
Kenny Jr. rode to the title in the 'transition year' of 2000 when Mick Doohan had gone and Alex Criville was no longer a regular victory contender. Eight riders won races in 2000, so it was one of those 'the champion didn't score many points' years. Roberts had nowhere near the fastest bike, but the cunning of the rider and the sweet handling Suzuki enabled him to capitalise as others sorted themselves out.
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