Whilst racing Valentino Rossi switched between a lot of different bike manufacturers during his life.
Honda (2002-2003)
Valentino Rossi experienced teething problems, for he had to adapt to the new bike and funny enough, at the Australian GP at Phillips Island he had a 10 second time penalty for overtaking during a yellow flag, and still came first, 15 seconds ahead of everyone else.
Yamaha (2004-2010)
Yamaha, being Valentino's main sponsor and bike provider, is his personal favourite when it comes down to how many wins and podium positions he secured riding the Yamaha YZR-M1.
Ducati (2011-2012)
He switched to Ducati so that the Australian Casey Stoner could go to yamaha temporarily for a short 2 year contract and also because of company agreements.
Yamaha (2013-)
Valentino Rossi has returned to his favourite bike manufacturer and since re joining we have seen a steady improvement from his poor performance with the Ducati in 2011-2012.
Honda (2002-2003)
Valentino Rossi experienced teething problems, for he had to adapt to the new bike and funny enough, at the Australian GP at Phillips Island he had a 10 second time penalty for overtaking during a yellow flag, and still came first, 15 seconds ahead of everyone else.
Yamaha (2004-2010)
Yamaha, being Valentino's main sponsor and bike provider, is his personal favourite when it comes down to how many wins and podium positions he secured riding the Yamaha YZR-M1.
Ducati (2011-2012)
He switched to Ducati so that the Australian Casey Stoner could go to yamaha temporarily for a short 2 year contract and also because of company agreements.
Yamaha (2013-)
Valentino Rossi has returned to his favourite bike manufacturer and since re joining we have seen a steady improvement from his poor performance with the Ducati in 2011-2012.