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Weights and Scoring
Weights
Minimum Weight - MotoGP Class # of Cylinders 2004 Min 2007 Min Difference
2 Cylinder 135 kg 137 kg 2 kg
3 Cylinder 135 kg 140.5 kg 5.5 kg
4 Cylinder 145 kg 148 kg 3 kg
5 Cylinder 145 kg 155.5 kg 10.5 kg
6 Cylinder 155 kg 163 kg 8 kg
In 2005, fuel tank capacity was reduced by 2 litres to 24 litres
In 2006, fuel tank capacity was reduced by a further 2 litres to 22 litres
From 2007 onwards and for a minimum period of five years, FIM has regulated in MotoGP class that two-stroke bikes will no longer be allowed, and engines will be limited to 800 cc four-strokes. The maximum fuel capacity will be 21 litres.
[edit] Scoring
Points Scoring - MotoGP Class Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Points 25 20 16 13 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Minimum Weight - MotoGP Class # of Cylinders 2004 Min 2007 Min Difference
2 Cylinder 135 kg 137 kg 2 kg
3 Cylinder 135 kg 140.5 kg 5.5 kg
4 Cylinder 145 kg 148 kg 3 kg
5 Cylinder 145 kg 155.5 kg 10.5 kg
6 Cylinder 155 kg 163 kg 8 kg
In 2005, fuel tank capacity was reduced by 2 litres to 24 litres
In 2006, fuel tank capacity was reduced by a further 2 litres to 22 litres
From 2007 onwards and for a minimum period of five years, FIM has regulated in MotoGP class that two-stroke bikes will no longer be allowed, and engines will be limited to 800 cc four-strokes. The maximum fuel capacity will be 21 litres.
[edit] Scoring
Points Scoring - MotoGP Class Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Points 25 20 16 13 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Challenges for the designer
Cockpit of a MotoGP-racing motorcycle
Cockpit of a 125 cc GP-racing motorcycleLike Formula One cars, grand prix motorcycles are generally made of lightweight and expensive materials such as titanium and carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic. They regularly feature technology not available to the general public, and part of their fan appeal derives from this sophisticated technology and the high degree of technical skill & knowledge demonstrated by the designers and manufacturers.
Examples of this technology include sophisticated electronics such as telemetry, engine management systems and traction control, carbon disk brakes, and advanced engine technology such as those seen on Honda's V5 RC211V and Aprilia's RS3 Cube. The latter employs the Cosworth-designed pneumatic valve actuation system, used in Formula One cars. In 2007 the Suzuki and Yamaha also used pneumatic valve actuation and Honda reported using that technology for its 2008 RC212V bikes based on its F1 experience. The latest addition to the MotoGP grids, the Ilmor/SRT X3 machine, seen at the Estoril (Portugal) and Valencia (Spain) events in 2006, reportedly uses a similar valve-actuation design, not surprising considering Ilmor Engineering's background in Formula One. Unfortunately, the high cost of participation and lack of sponsorship caused the withdrawal of the Ilmor in early 2007.
Cockpit of a 125 cc GP-racing motorcycleLike Formula One cars, grand prix motorcycles are generally made of lightweight and expensive materials such as titanium and carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic. They regularly feature technology not available to the general public, and part of their fan appeal derives from this sophisticated technology and the high degree of technical skill & knowledge demonstrated by the designers and manufacturers.
Examples of this technology include sophisticated electronics such as telemetry, engine management systems and traction control, carbon disk brakes, and advanced engine technology such as those seen on Honda's V5 RC211V and Aprilia's RS3 Cube. The latter employs the Cosworth-designed pneumatic valve actuation system, used in Formula One cars. In 2007 the Suzuki and Yamaha also used pneumatic valve actuation and Honda reported using that technology for its 2008 RC212V bikes based on its F1 experience. The latest addition to the MotoGP grids, the Ilmor/SRT X3 machine, seen at the Estoril (Portugal) and Valencia (Spain) events in 2006, reportedly uses a similar valve-actuation design, not surprising considering Ilmor Engineering's background in Formula One. Unfortunately, the high cost of participation and lack of sponsorship caused the withdrawal of the Ilmor in early 2007.
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
2008 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season
Category Motorcycle sport
Country or region International
Inaugural season 1949
Riders 33 (MotoGP)
53 (250 cc)
78 (125 cc)
Teams 12 (MotoGP)
39 (250 cc)
50 (125 cc)
Manufacturers Aprilia,Derbi,Ducati,FGR,Friba,
Gilera,Honda,Ilmor,Kawasaki,
KR212V,KTM,Suzuki,Yamaha
Tyre suppliers Bridgestone,Dunlop,Michelin
Most recent Riders' champions Casey Stoner (MotoGP)
Jorge Lorenzo (250 cc)
Gábor Talmácsi (125 cc)
Most recent Manufacturers' champions Ducati (MotoGP)
Aprilia (250 cc)
Aprilia (125 cc)
Official website motogp.com
Category Motorcycle sport
Country or region International
Inaugural season 1949
Riders 33 (MotoGP)
53 (250 cc)
78 (125 cc)
Teams 12 (MotoGP)
39 (250 cc)
50 (125 cc)
Manufacturers Aprilia,Derbi,Ducati,FGR,Friba,
Gilera,Honda,Ilmor,Kawasaki,
KR212V,KTM,Suzuki,Yamaha
Tyre suppliers Bridgestone,Dunlop,Michelin
Most recent Riders' champions Casey Stoner (MotoGP)
Jorge Lorenzo (250 cc)
Gábor Talmácsi (125 cc)
Most recent Manufacturers' champions Ducati (MotoGP)
Aprilia (250 cc)
Aprilia (125 cc)
Official website motogp.com
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