The great fights with your strongest rivals are always the biggest motivation. When you win easily it's not the same taste.

More Quotes by Valentino Rossi

Riding a race bike is an art - a thing that you do because you feel something inside.

My normal life is like being on holiday.

I would have probably stolen cars - it would have given me the same adrenaline rush as racing.

The most important thing is to have a good relationship with the bike... you have to understand what she wants. I think of a motorcycle as a woman, and I know that sounds silly, but it's true.

To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.

It is a big problem and so I don't know for sure if I say yes or no to Ferrari.