Following talks between MotoGP’s governing body the FIM, series rights holder Dorna Sports and the MSMA, the Commission agreed to change the maximum engine capacity of the MotoGP class to 1000cc for the 2012 season. A limit of 4 cylinders will also be introduced, with a maximum cylinder bore measurement of 81 mm.
Mr Ezpeleta stated: “It was a very important meeting to decide the future of the MotoGP class. From 2012 the bikes will have an engine capacity of up to 1000cc, have up to four cylinders and the maximum bore will be 81mm. It’s a very important measurement because with this we can have all the characteristics of the engine. This has been approved and between now and the start of the 2010 season we will have another two meetings to define the rest of the specifications for this new class.”
Timeline of engine changes in recent years:
2002 - Introduction of 990cc 4-stroke MotoGP (instead of 2-stroke 500cc).
2007 - Maximum engine capacity reduction from 990cc to 800cc.
2009-2010 – Maximum engine usage (6 engines per rider in 2010).
2012 - Maximum engine capacity increased to 1000cc, with a limit of 4 cylinders and a maximum 81mm cylinder bore.
Time to check back in with some more Interesting and relevant discussion.......
Whats new is old and whats old is new, seems as though Dorna may now be listening to the fans and riders more than the big 'H' these days.
Of course I welcome this switch back, providing the Electronics are seriously limited and the 6 engines limit rule is abolished, it should provide a much improved spectacle and will also hopefully provide more opportunity for Riders from the UK, US and OZ brought up on superbikes. I am also praying for the removal of the one tire rule and bring back Michelin and Dunlop, for it obviously hasn't achieved the desired result of closer racing in 09.
I only wish this all applied for next year..........
Mr Ezpeleta stated: “It was a very important meeting to decide the future of the MotoGP class. From 2012 the bikes will have an engine capacity of up to 1000cc, have up to four cylinders and the maximum bore will be 81mm. It’s a very important measurement because with this we can have all the characteristics of the engine. This has been approved and between now and the start of the 2010 season we will have another two meetings to define the rest of the specifications for this new class.”
Timeline of engine changes in recent years:
2002 - Introduction of 990cc 4-stroke MotoGP (instead of 2-stroke 500cc).
2007 - Maximum engine capacity reduction from 990cc to 800cc.
2009-2010 – Maximum engine usage (6 engines per rider in 2010).
2012 - Maximum engine capacity increased to 1000cc, with a limit of 4 cylinders and a maximum 81mm cylinder bore.
Time to check back in with some more Interesting and relevant discussion.......
Whats new is old and whats old is new, seems as though Dorna may now be listening to the fans and riders more than the big 'H' these days.
Of course I welcome this switch back, providing the Electronics are seriously limited and the 6 engines limit rule is abolished, it should provide a much improved spectacle and will also hopefully provide more opportunity for Riders from the UK, US and OZ brought up on superbikes. I am also praying for the removal of the one tire rule and bring back Michelin and Dunlop, for it obviously hasn't achieved the desired result of closer racing in 09.
I only wish this all applied for next year..........
