MotoGP races are held across the world at various top circuits. The riders and their elite 4-stroke motorbikes are heavily sponsored and well supported by fans internationally, so the stakes are high. Since no two circuits are the same, the distance and time to complete each race is different. A MotoGP race is a high-speed […]
MotoGP is exhilarating to watch, but even more so when you’re the rider! While we can’t all be riders, I enjoy learning about the struggles of my favorite riders because it makes me appreciate them and the sport more! For instance, how do MotoGP riders drink water? MotoGP riders drink water via a hydration system
A surprising fact for a lot of people is that conceptually there aren’t many differences between MotoGP bikes and standard production road bikes. Yet despite the obvious highly tuned machines performing at the pinnacle of their capabilities, one standout difference is the way that MotoGP transmission and clutch operate. In MotoGP, the clutch lever is
Unlike car racing, MotoGP is a sport where you see everything that is happening. The riders can be seen adjusting the machine’s balance with their bodies. The races are typically considerably closer than most other forms of motorsport. Because they last 40 to 45 minutes, you can watch the entire thing without the bikes needing
Moto GP is the motorcycle equivalent of Formula 1 and is the oldest world championship series in motor racing, having been inaugurated in 1949. The bikes are manufactured specifically for the series under strict regulations and are not available in road trim to the general public. Moto GP engines are designed to last for four
The Snell Foundation rates racing helmets into three categories for racing. They are classified as SA – Sports Application, M – Motorcycle Application of K – Karting Application. The difference between SA and M-rated helmets is that the SA standard requires a flammability test and a roll bar impact test, not required by the M
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The technological advances of the past 110 years have certainly made riding the racing motorcycle easier. The 90 miles per hour barrier on a race track was first broken 110 years ago by Will Cook, racing a 2714 cc JAP engine on two wheels. The modern MotoGP bike has a 1000cc engine generating 280 HP,
The fuel tank of a MotoGP racing machine is more than just a place to keep the 22 liters of fuel for a race. It is also a place to hold onto for the rider. The fuel tank is designed to fit the rider’s body and make the center of gravity of the bike as
Chatting to several sports fans recently, I was astounded to learn that many of them no longer watch motorsport. For someone like me, living 62 miles/ 100km from an international raceway, this was anathema, and I was determined to find the cause. Incredibly, over 90% of the people I asked said the same thing: “It’s
Moto GP and Moto2 may seem very similar, and it is true that Moto2 is regarded as a stepping-stone to MotoGP; there are several important differences between the two classes. This is MotoGP Vs. Moto2 – What’s the difference? MotoGP is the highest class in motorcycle racing. Moto2 is the league below MotoGP. MotoGP bikes