Historic MotoGP™ Battles -- Rossi vs Biaggi 

Rossi entered the premier class in 2000. Here we are 18 years later and not only is he still relevant, he is a threat for the win or at least a podium on any given race day. He made some transitions that others couldn't; 2 stroke to 4 stroke, traction control, dragging knees to dragging elbows, etc. Most of his pesent day competitors had posters of Rossi on their bedroom walls. The documentary "Faster" was made in 2003. It's follow-up "Fastest" came out in 2011. Watching those 2 documentaries back to back, it's amazing how many racers came and went in those 9 years....except for one. Love or hate him, a true legend.

This was the era that got me into MotoGP. Man that time was amazing!

I'm here because we'll never see this man race again in premiere class. But history has already been made. The Greatest of all time.

Rossi is the reason MotoGP is where it currently is. The man is a true legend of the sport.

Those were the best Sundays, Schumi and Rossi were the kings

You're missing one of the funniest interviews in italian. Biaggi was angry as usual and he overtook Rossi after the finish line very fast and deliberately very close to him while Vale was celebrating riding sideways. Valentino commented - ' well he's used to doing bullshit like that, evidently he's pissed as fuck for behing behind every single sunday, bye!'

you know rossi is the goat when he had a new rival almost every year- biaggi, gibernau, hayden, stoner, lorenzo, stoner, marquez. wow

In those years I used to watch Moto GP and Formula 1 every week-end. I can't follow it anymore but Rossi and Senna are forever in my heart. Two genius at work.

in 20 years Rossi's english has stayed the same

I love how Rossi carried on winning world titles even when he moved teams That shows how great he is

Damn, just watching this made me realize... time really flies so fast.

Rossi said it best himself. His battles with Lorenzo are the best because they had the exact same bikes and no one could say it was anything other than rider

I didn't thought that Tony Stark was ever racing againts Rossi.

The old great times of bike race, when they're still using their arms, a complete full body feeling, in riding their bikes. Very very competitive, and everything could happen those times. Ah, memories :)

This rivalry between Rossi and Max biaggi no doubt is the best in history of motogp. Both riders have great talent which make motogp enjoyful to watch.

Grazie tutti, Maestro! For the long way of racing, exciting moments, all falls and triumphs. You have given wisdom for many generations and many people love motorcycling because of you. Because only you did it the Best! Forza Vale, forever your fans

Because of Rossi and Biaggi I fell in love with motogp. now days it look's like a sad race for money. WAKE UP DOCTORE

4 italian at the first 4 position at Mugello 2003. Unforgettable.

For me, this is the most epic battle of MotoGP, Two Italian fight for the first place on Japan bike

Kinda wish to see more yellow Rossi bikes, really love that Yellow color scheme he had.

I remember watching 2004 Welkom live on TV... I was still in extasy hours later.

Ah yes, South Africa 2004. Not sure it's the single best motorcycle race I've seen, but I really can't name one that's clearly better.

Suzuka 2001 Biaggi vs Valentino 🔥 Doha 2021 Miller Vs Mir 🔥

When the bike had no ECU, the race more entertaining. We saw alot of overtaking. The bikes was almost at the same level.

This is the first time I've seen nick harris...I like how he says "Valentino Rossi"

Massimiliano was a sick rider, but as a sick person he sooner or later, went to see THE DOCTOR

I was little kid when I first knew MotoGP and I saw Rossi on track. Fast forward today, fully grown up, married, with stable job and I will still see Rossi on track.

Rossi's entrance in 2004 with Yamaha.. first race and win... that was a Magical moment!

e in ogni caso, quando correvano Rossi e Biaggi insieme, hanno creato il periodo più bello della moto gp moderna

Thank you, MotoGP, for improving this channel so much this offseason.

remembering Rossi vs Biaggi or Gibernau still give me stomach ache! absolutely crazy years

Thanks for adding the music, it really adds to it!

I bet whenever this two finished in podium position, the 3rd rider will be ignored 😂

still watch on 2021?? U are legend.

Epic. Something that new generation really misses.

No better motor racing exists! Big time thanks to Valentino and Max!!!

this rivalry is worthy between rossi and max than today Rossi vs those spanish rider...they settled with clean race...

Two legends! Nothing but respect and admiration for these guys.

incredible video. Kudos to the editing team

That was some fun and great time..... I was born in mid 80s and this made me fell in love with MotoGp. And surely the rivalry between Rossi and Biagi

love Val flicking him off. Perfect. that was very dangerous elbowing out a rider off the track and in rain none the less. I think if you were in Val's place you would do the same. awesome rider and fun to watch.

even Max put some high respect to Valentino. No like Rossi's two competitors today, who has no respect at all to the legend. Yes, they are younger, stronger, faster, but to disrespect the living legend doesn't make them to be more respected. 2015 was the dark age of MotoGP season. People will always remember how those two young riders "cooperates" to knocked down the legend.

Rossi is indeed a talented racer, he is able to hypnotize his fans including I really admire when Rossi manuperates from start 26 to finish in 4th place, can't imagine some of the other riders he goes through like shaking his head, always success Rossi I support you

Rossi-what a fucking legend

Valentino will be massively missed , VR46 FOREVER

46 the greatest of all time!!

Still watching these races in 2021. Classics

I remember watching these races on Sunday mornings. That was the only reason I had cable!!

They are awesome, both of them.

Max had a great run, better than most other contenders so go easy on him but you just gotta love Rossi and his insane craft. Great posts MotoGP.

It takes a legend to define a legend as they are hand in hand... epic racing between two legends that'll be forever remembered!

the roman emperor was the best.if he have had the chance to be on the right teams at the right time,he'd been 500cc world champ multiple times.

I went out on a limb and thumbs upped this before I started watching it.

My favorite rivalry. I was sad when Biaggi left Moto GP.

No if's or buts these two are just amazing to watch they really brought they best out in each other.

Love both these guys, Max def deserves more credit though, great rider

He is the "doctor" & still.... VR 46 🌪👌

He's a living legend

Rossi is my idol from the past until now I am a VR-46 fan from Indonesia, Valentino Rossi, a legend Never surender 😘😘💪💪

Best rivalry in motorsports. EVER.

I can't help but wonder if every thumbs down is a Biaggi fan lol

the middle finger to biaggi was one of my favorite memories of rossi.

Imagine if social media was big back then

Amazing races, amazing battles. Hard, very hard sometimes but mostly fair battles. Two great riders and two great champions. Hopefully this coming season we get to see battles like this again =)

I am Thailand I like Valentino and i hope the people in the world love Valentino.

the best fights was when Rossi was on 250cc...with Capirossi,Waldman,Harada....best time ever in moto gp story

I got into MGP around 2k . Man I wish it was still the same. Lorenzo and Rossi was great too

C'est magnifique de revoir ces grands combats du passé !!!

biaggi and marquez shloud be very good friends

As much as I love Valentino, and rooted for him during his entire career, it's impossible not to think he was at times, a bit harcore. I mean, there were incidents with Stoner, Marquez, as much as he was brilliant, he was no saint.

The DR still up there with the champs .... he truly is immortal ... kisses from AU

I don't think we will ever see a rivalry like that again those were some of the most epic battles of MotoGP ever witnessed.F1 was my thing I never really got into MotoGP untill I saw these battles with Rossi & Biaggi & I thoght to myself wow!!! these fools are freekin crazy bar to bar fighting awesome.

Troppo bello il dialogo sulla scalinata di Catalunya Vale: ''cazzo fai idiota?'' Max: ''oh ce n'è pure pe te eh bello!''

skill rossi muda didalam menyalip lawan2nya tdk bisa diikuti oleh Mark Marquez yg sering membahayakan dan banyak makan korban

Funny thing is these 2 were more alike than different. They were both fierce competitors. I hated Biaggi and loved Rossi but I still respected him. Not like these days of moto gp. The respect is gone.

希望Rossi未來參戰WSBK！？ 🤣🤣🤣 追循Biaggi模式💪 謝謝你們讓GP比賽更好看👏👏👏 陪伴我們成長

11:57 the best! I swear.Legendary Battle \m/

Rossi è il miglior pilota della storia del motomondiale e la sua carriera lunghissima sempre nelle posizioni di vertice ne è la dimostrazione. Biaggi grande talento anche lui, ma si è trovato davanti il pilota più forte del mondo e questa cosa non gli è mai andata giù.

Epic battle old is gold🔥

The era of skill and it just more fun to watch the fight :)

Wasn't there an incident where VR gave MB a tap on the shoulder as he went by him?

Did Biaggi have to start at the back of the grid?

When you have "that other" as an opponent you would do what you would not do with anyone else to win!

One of the best rivalries the sport has ever seen.

Man, Italians dominate the MotoGP !!! They’re the best

rossi's move to Yamaha in 2004....is the exciting part......truly epic!!....

One of the best rivalries in sporting history !!!!

io penso che sia impossibile contare quante volte si sono sorpassati tra loro, questi due piloti. Per certo, hanno fatto entrare il motociclismo nelle case di tutto il mondo.

Biaggi was the greatest show on earth.

respect for Biaggy and Rossi ... we love you

What is light without darkness....... Cliché. But it's so true with any sport. There must be a rivalry or a rival to measure your greatness

Perfect way while waiting for MotoGP 2020...

Wtf was Biaggi's problem with being the only Yamaha??

02:00 Daijiro Kato

I saw this whole feud play out on TV from the start as a teenager.

very entertaining documentary... you can sent this kind of stuff out on television without doubt.

Big mistake! Biagi woke up the beast! I wanna see rossi ride like dat now. It'll be an awesome race if rossi can catch up with marquez and win diz year. It'll be legendary

Rossi nd Yamaha best combo

Good to see the official MotoGP Commentator ... amazing voice! .... Biaggi vs Rossi is the Past ... Looking forward to see Rossi back on Yamaha on this 2013 Season!!

It makes me laugh that some people just don't get moto gp but the more you explain the history and the foundations the more you see these people get the bug....then the following year it is them that remind you that they are recording the race and offering you round for beers...so proud haha