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I feel 100% a Yamaha rider in my heart. I had a long career and raced with several factory bikes, but the highlight of my career is undoubtedly with Yamaha.

Valentino Rossi

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Valentino Rossi
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: February 16
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