Dainese Charts 18 Years Of Valentino Rossi's Rivals + Infographic

Troy Siahaan
by Troy Siahaan

When the 2015 MotoGP season commences later this month at the opening round in Qatar, Valentino Rossi will begin his 19th season competing in the world championship. To put The Doctor’s career into perspective, Dainese, the protective gear manufacturer Rossi has worn his entire professional career, has put together this fun infographic. In it, we go for a ride with Vale, beginning in his rookie year in 1996. As we go on the journey, we take a look at Rossi’s rivals through the years, with a few Italian rib jabs thrown in along the way. Click the infographic to view it in its full resolution.

Troy Siahaan
Troy Siahaan

Troy's been riding motorcycles and writing about them since 2006, getting his start at Rider Magazine. From there, he moved to Sport Rider Magazine before finally landing at Motorcycle.com in 2011. A lifelong gearhead who didn't fully immerse himself in motorcycles until his teenage years, Troy's interests have always been in technology, performance, and going fast. Naturally, racing was the perfect avenue to combine all three. Troy has been racing nearly as long as he's been riding and has competed at the AMA national level. He's also won multiple club races throughout the country, culminating in a Utah Sport Bike Association championship in 2011. He has been invited as a guest instructor for the Yamaha Champions Riding School, and when he's not out riding, he's either wrenching on bikes or watching MotoGP.

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