Rossi's apparent loss of "over ability to do miracles" has most to do with the 800's being one-line machines with much shorter braking zones than the 990's. You can't square-off corners to make up for a poor setting or worn (or simply poor) tires like they used to. The rider can't make the difference on the 800 as much as the 990's allowed. Listen to anyone with half a brain in the paddock and they'll tell you this. The Rossi bashing here is really ridiculous.