--- title: "18 Bike Quotes By Valentino Rossi" description: "18 Bike quotes by Valentino Rossi. Plus more from Valentino Rossi and more Bike sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b8b/valentino-rossi-11151_bike_the-work-that-we-do-during-the-winter-is_376550.png" --- > [The work that we do during the winter is very important; we have a new bike and it's important to develop it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/the-work-that-we-do-during-the-winter-is-very-important-we-have-a-new/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b8b/valentino-rossi-11151_bike_the-work-that-we-do-during-the-winter-is_376550.png) > [Maybe the bike is more dangerous, but the passion for the car for me is second to the bike.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/maybe-the-bike-is-more-dangerous-but-the-passion-for-the-car-for-me/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c72/valentino-rossi-11151_bike_maybe-the-bike-is-more-dangerous-but-the_3194835.png) > [I was lucky. My father raced bikes. He gave me the passion very early. I had my first bike when I was…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/i-was-lucky-my-father-raced-bikes-he-gave-me-the-passion-very-early-i/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/721/valentino-rossi-11151_bike_i-was-lucky-my-father-raced-bikes-he-gav_2891838.png) > [My father raced bikes. He gave me the passion very early. I had my first bike when I was three or four…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/my-father-raced-bikes-he-gave-me-the-passion-very-early-i-had-my/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/976/valentino-rossi-11151_bike_my-father-raced-bikes-he-gave-me-the-pas_2543386.png) > [I am able to ride the bike and think clearly about strategy and tyres. I also have positive thinking. I am very…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/i-am-able-to-ride-the-bike-and-think-clearly-about-strategy-and-tyres/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e16/valentino-rossi-11151_able_i-am-able-to-ride-the-bike-and-think-cle_1042276.png) > [I race to win. If I am on the bike or in a car it will always be the same.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/i-race-to-win-if-i-am-on-the-bike-or-in-a-car-it-will-always-be-the/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f44/valentino-rossi-11151_bike_i-race-to-win-if-i-am-on-the-bike-or-in_3050470.png) > [Riding a race bike is an art - a thing that you do because you feel something inside.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/riding-a-race-bike-is-an-art-a-thing-that-you-do-because-you-feel/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bca/valentino-rossi-11151_art_riding-a-race-bike-is-an-art-a-thing-tha_1623041.png) > [To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/to-be-a-great-motorbike-racer-the-most-important-thing-is-passion-for/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7cf/valentino-rossi-11151_bike_to-be-a-great-motorbike-racer-the-most-i_1256657.png) > [The work that we do during the winter is very important; we have a new bike and it's important to develop it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/the-work-that-we-do-during-the-winter-is-very-important-we-have-a-new-2/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e14/valentino-rossi-11151_bike_the-work-that-we-do-during-the-winter-is_2478249.png) > [I try to have a different relationship with the bike. I don't give it a name, but I always speak with it.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/i-try-to-have-a-different-relationship-with-the-bike-i-don-t-give-it/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/73d/valentino-rossi-11151_bike_i-try-to-have-a-different-relationship-w_1434881.png) > [We have the 2004 M1 here for reference, which is useful. It worked well here last year; we won the race and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/we-have-the-2004-m1-here-for-reference-which-is-useful-it-worked-well/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/162/valentino-rossi-11151_bike_we-have-the-2004-m1-here-for-reference-w_1678303.png) > [In my opinion we are at the limit now, and 17 races is really too much. With all the testing that we…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/in-my-opinion-we-are-at-the-limit-now-and-17-races-is-really-too-much/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c24/valentino-rossi-11151_bike_in-my-opinion-we-are-at-the-limit-now-an_2991961.png) > [I am still here because I like to prove myself. I still like to ride the bike on track and enjoy the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/i-am-still-here-because-i-like-to-prove-myself-i-still-like-to-ride/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8b2/valentino-rossi-11151_bike_i-am-still-here-because-i-like-to-prove_642485.png) > [I feel 100% a Yamaha rider in my heart. I had a long career and raced with several factory bikes, but the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/i-feel-100-a-yamaha-rider-in-my-heart-i-had-a-long-career-and-raced/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f33/valentino-rossi-11151_bike_i-feel-100-a-yamaha-rider-in-my-heart-i_2120590.png) > [The most important thing is to have a good relationship with the bike... you have to understand what she wants. I think…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/the-most-important-thing-is-to-have-a-good-relationship-with-the-bike/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/97f/valentino-rossi-11151_bike_the-most-important-thing-is-to-have-a-go_2977750.jpg) > [Motivation is the key. More than training, more than experience or age, motivation counts. You have to ask yourself: 'Why am I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/motivation-is-the-key-more-than-training-more-than-experience-or-age/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d07/valentino-rossi-11151_age_motivation-is-the-key-more-than-training_967469.png) > [I have always challenged myself and it's also important to learn from the rivals. Every rider has his own style, and you…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/i-have-always-challenged-myself-and-it-s-also-important-to-learn-from/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8fa/valentino-rossi-11151_bike_i-have-always-challenged-myself-and-it-s_913538.jpg) > [Also, when I started racing he knew a lot of people and it was more easy for me to find the first…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/also-when-i-started-racing-he-knew-a-lot-of-people-and-it-was-more/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4be/valentino-rossi-11151_bike_also-when-i-started-racing-he-knew-a-lot_603854.png) ## Other authors on Bike ## More by Valentino Rossi > [I'm Valentino Rossi. And I want to be a person, not an icon.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/i-m-valentino-rossi-and-i-want-to-be-a-person-not-an-icon/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) > [The tragic incident of Luis Salom reminds us that our sport, our passion, is dangerous. We know it but, in a way, we don't…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/the-tragic-incident-of-luis-salom-reminds-us-that-our-sport-our/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) > [You need to realise that, if you want to go on, you have to work hard. If you dwell too much on your past…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/you-need-to-realise-that-if-you-want-to-go-on-you-have-to-work-hard/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) > [Barcelona is a special track. I have always loved the layout of the circuit, but also the atmosphere and the fans are special. It…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/barcelona-is-a-special-track-i-have-always-loved-the-layout-of-the/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) > [I would have probably stolen cars - it would have given me the same adrenaline rush as racing.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/i-would-have-probably-stolen-cars-it-would-have-given-me-the-same/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) > [The work that we do during the winter is very important; we have a new bike and it's important to develop it during this…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/the-work-that-we-do-during-the-winter-is-very-important-we-have-a-new/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) > [Also, when I started racing he knew a lot of people and it was more easy for me to find the first bike, so…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/also-when-i-started-racing-he-knew-a-lot-of-people-and-it-was-more/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) > [I am still here because I like to prove myself. I still like to ride the bike on track and enjoy the races. I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/i-am-still-here-because-i-like-to-prove-myself-i-still-like-to-ride/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) > [As for the level of spectacle of the two disciplines, I leave it to the people who watch the races to comment.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/as-for-the-level-of-spectacle-of-the-two-disciplines-i-leave-it-to/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) > [I have so much respect for my opponents; many of them watched the races as little children and were supporting me!](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/i-have-so-much-respect-for-my-opponents-many-of-them-watched-the/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) > [Maybe if Graziano make another work or another sport I wouldn't have had this passion to be a rider](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/maybe-if-graziano-make-another-work-or-another-sport-i-wouldn-t-have/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) > [Friendship is very important to me. With some friends, we've known each other since we were kids and it's a very strong relationship. They…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/friendship-is-very-important-to-me-with-some-friends-we-ve-known-each/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) > [I have always challenged myself and it's also important to learn from the rivals. Every rider has his own style, and you have to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/i-have-always-challenged-myself-and-it-s-also-important-to-learn-from/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) > [I am completely focused on being strong, riding fast, and enjoying myself. With the new generation of riders, only the chronometer counts. I need…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/i-am-completely-focused-on-being-strong-riding-fast-and-enjoying/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) > [Motivation is the key. More than training, more than experience or age, motivation counts. You have to ask yourself: 'Why am I racing?' I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/motivation-is-the-key-more-than-training-more-than-experience-or-age/) [Valentino Rossi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/valentino-rossi/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "ItemList", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/bike/valentino-rossi/#itemlist", "name": "18 Bike Quotes By Valentino Rossi", "numberOfItems": 18, "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "The work that we do during the winter is very important; we have a new bike and it's important to develop it during this time.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Valentino Rossi" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/the-work-that-we-do-during-the-winter-is-very-important-we-have-a-new/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b8b/valentino-rossi-11151_bike_the-work-that-we-do-during-the-winter-is_376550.png", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b8b/valentino-rossi-11151_bike_the-work-that-we-do-during-the-winter-is_376550.png", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b8b/valentino-rossi-11151_bike_the-work-that-we-do-during-the-winter-is_376550.png", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“The work that we do during the winter is very important; we have a new bike and it's important to develop it…” — Valentino Rossi", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "Maybe the bike is more dangerous, but the passion for the car for me is second to the bike.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Valentino Rossi" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/valentino-rossi/maybe-the-bike-is-more-dangerous-but-the-passion-for-the-car-for-me/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c72/valentino-rossi-11151_bike_maybe-the-bike-is-more-dangerous-but-the_3194835.png", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c72/valentino-rossi-11151_bike_maybe-the-bike-is-more-dangerous-but-the_3194835.png", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c72/valentino-rossi-11151_bike_maybe-the-bike-is-more-dangerous-but-the_3194835.png", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“Maybe the bike is more dangerous, but the passion for the car for me is second to the bike.” — Valentino Rossi", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "I was lucky. 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