The 74th season of MotoGP started on 6 March 2022, with 24 riders from 12 teams competing for the world title. If one considers that the bikes used in the MotoGP are not factory bikes but heavily customized prototypes, each costing more than three million US Dollars, you may wonder just how many bikes a […]
MotoGP and F1 take place on almost every continent worldwide, and millions of fans enjoy watching their favorite team race around a track at incredible speeds. MotoGP and F1 are very similar in rules and regulations but are their tracks the same? MotoGP and F1 use some of the same tracks, including the Barcelona track
MotoGP has a long history of crashes, driver injuries, and unfortunate deaths. Compared to motorsports with four wheels – NASCAR has 29 fatalities – the risk of serious injury multiplies when you are on a racing motorcycle. How many MotoGP drivers have died since its inception? Since the inception of the FIM World Championship on
If you consider yourself a MotoGP fan, you haven’t lived until you see a MotoGP bike blaze past you in a blur of glory! The experience sticks with me even after nine years, and it can be pretty addictive. So, how fast do MotoGP bikes go on straights and through corners? MotoGP bikes go up
There is no doubt that Kawasaki has been one of the top World Superbike teams for the past 10 years. Due to their enormous success in the World Superbike, many are wondering whether or not Kawaski is also taking part in the highest level of motorcycle racing, MotoGP. So, does Kawaski race in MotoGP? Kawaski
While watching MotoGP is exciting, the thrill of riding yourself is hard to beat. Part of being a rider is having the proper equipment, such as a racing suit. I treasure my own suit as an extension of my bike and always advise others to suit up. How much does a MotoGP suit cost? MotoGP
Due to the sheer speeds of MotoGP bikes – which are designed to reach speeds upwards of 215 mph – these motorcycles are not available to purchase or use on public roads. Due to this, even diehard MotoGP fans are unfamiliar with how much these record-breaking motorcycles cost. For a 1000cc MotoGP bike, the built-up
Since MotoGP’s inaugural season in 1949, there have been many changes to the regulations. In 2005, MotoGP implemented a flag-to-flag rule, which is unique to MotoGP racing and prioritizes the safety of riders. Despite being in effect for nearly two decades, many MotoGP fans are unfamiliar with this flag-to-flag rule. When it rains before or
Grand Prix-style motorcycle racing has been around for well over 100 years. The MotoGP race in its current regulated form was introduced in 1949 with the rules and regulations of the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) governing various aspects of the sport, including engine performance. Modern 1000cc, 4-cylinder MotoGP prototype motorcycles produce around 240 bhp (brake
MotoGP, which is also known as Grand Prix motorcycle racing, is widely regarded as the most prestigious motorcycle road racing event held on road circuits. Many MotoGP fans have wondered about how much the rider’s bikes weigh and whether there are any weight regulations. MotoGP officials set a minimum weight requirement for bikes based on