The best motorcycle of 2009

The 2009 season was marked by the dominance of Spanish and Italian riders in all categories, with some honorable exceptions such as the Aoyama Japanese winner in 250 cc. Although the proper name of the season was Valentino Rossi. The Italian hit his ninth world title, the sixth in the category of MotoGP.

In the premier class had an exciting duel with his Yamaha teammate Jorge Lorenzo. A confrontation in which sparks and that could increase in the coming season. At 30 years and is a legend in this sport as it said no more world champions: "old chicken makes good soup". Third place went to a Dani Pedrosa finished not coupled to the fight for the championship.

In 250 cc was proclaimed winner Japan's Hiroshi Aoyama at the wheel of a Honda beating the Spanish Hector Barbera and Italy's Marco Simoncelli. The Japan benefited from the rivalry between the Spanish and Italian, based on regularity, gain final victory for the first time in its tenth share in the quarter-liter world.

Finally in the 125cc Spanish domination was total. Julian Simon became champion of the world, for the first time in his career, showing a great advantage over other participants, winning seven Grand Prizes of the 16 contested. Second place went to the Englishman Bradley Smith, completing the podium the Spanish also Nicolas Terol. All three drivers competed at the controls of an Aprilia.

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