1000cc

Jorge Lorenzo is the greatest 1000cc GP rider in history. Discuss.

First times from the 1000cc Brno test are up 1. Casey Stoner AUS Repsol Honda (1000cc) 1m 56.678s (5 laps) 2. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing 1m 57.081s (16) 3. Ben Spies USA Yamaha Factory Racing 1m 57.494s (10) 4. Valentino Rossi ITA Ducati Marlboro 1m 58.266s (10)...

Motomatters.com I knew that a reincarnation of the 990cc formula was NOT on the cards, but am I reading this right, are we basically gonna have more of the same with a slightly larger displacement? And..the end of the world has been moved up? WTF Discuss...

Ok, so with all the talk of 1000 cc bikes on the horizon, do you think any changes to testing or engine rules will be made? How much pull does Rossi have, if he goes to Ducati, you know he will need more testing and more engines to compete for a championship.

i predicted when 1000cc motogp and 70% less electronic that will be ending of casey ducati. and maybe will be ben spies vs valentino rossi

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...

MotoGP poised to confirm 1000cc switch By Matthew Birt - MotoGP 10 December 2009 14:39 MotoGP bosses are expected to approve a switch to a 1000cc capacity limit at crunch meetings in Switzerland tomorrow (Friday). Facing mounting pressure to slash costs and stop plummeting grid numbers...

Part 1 Part 2 Good info.

MotoGP manufacturers to set to offer greatly reduced engine prices to potential new chassis manufacturers to head off Dorna's suggestion that 1000cc production bike engines should be allowed to join the field. With the MotoGP grid down to 17 bikes after the departure of the Hernando Ducati...