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what is launch control? were guys from 90s using it or it was not there at that time?

When wheelie control and other electronic wizardry didn't exist. 500 two-strokes Watch "Kenny Roberts VS Randy Mamola Battle Heat1" on YouTube https://youtu.be/J7_WAeCe8oE

I'll just come out and say it. I'm loosing my interest in bike racing. I couldn't even be arsed to get up at 7:00 am to watch the last race. Of course, my favorite rider is going fishing, but that really should not be a problem. I've watched bikeracing long before his ascent and loved it. I...

MotoGP's parent company takes control of World Superbikes MotoGP's parent company Bridgepoint has taken 100 per cent control of InFront Sports and Media, owners of the World Superbike Championship, for an undisclosed sum but insists the two series will be organised and run separately...

All, Here's the latest interview from Australian Motorcycle News with Stoner and Burgess. I've typed this out here for the non-Aussies (as most Aussies will be reading this tonight in AMCN anyway ). I think these articles answer alot of pre-season questions (some of which have been...

Valentine: BSB needs a control ECU Good idea? Bad idea?

Hi guys, took my cbt yesterday, but sadly failed due to my clutch control. Once i was off and away i was fine, going up and down through the gears and doing the manoueveres i had very little difficulty. I was just crap with starting from a standstill, either i was too hamfisted and shot off...

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/Electro...for+2009+season <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE <div class='quotemain'>At a meeting of the Grand Prix Commission on Wednesday a number of rule changes have been made with immediate affect, ahead of the 2009 MotoGP World Championship. At the headquarters...

LINK <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE <div class='quotemain'>John Hopkins has confirmed that the front tyre construction given to all riders during the first day of the new single-brand era, during testing at Valencia on Monday, 'feels identical' to that used by world championship rivals Valentino...

Many harsh words have been thrown about when the suggestion for a top speed limit was allegedly proposed by the riders. Similarly many harsh words have been uttered about the control tires. However, if the governing powers have the ability to control corner speed and top speed, can the series...

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=33807

Suppose Dorna adopt a control tire that uses a substantially harder compound. I believe it would solve no fewer than 10 problems in motogp. They are: 1. Cornering g's 2. Top speeds 3. The request of narrower tires 4. Emaciated midget riders 5. Parity of equipment 6. Fuel restrictions 7...

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/May/080513rn.htm Interesting thoughts on TC from the best tuner in the business.

Always a NO for me.

we all know hayden likes to ride loose so isnt very impressed with TC: Hayden On Traction Control: "Shut It Off" Recently, veteran MotoGP campaigner Loris Capirossi stated that he feels MotoGP should curb electronic rider aids (commonly known as traction control) in the future or the sport of...

Among other interesting things, Michael Scott asked him what could be done to improve MotoGP. Rossi responded that a return to 990 would be much better. Interestingly, he argued that a complete absence or regulation of traction control, in his opinion, would put the focus more on the rider than...

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/63621 That's it. What it means regarding Rossi's tires are still in the sky.

An article from Dennis Noyes says the FIM are looking at a ban on TC in WSBK. The article quotes Paolo Flammini saying: "Whenever any component becomes so important that it controls the outcome of races we will not hesitate to act as we did in the case of control tires." This change would not be...

Question about traction control vs horsepower. I was having a discussion with a friend regarding traction control. We were debating about the importance of horsepower vs. tire grip/traction in relation to electronic package that governs traction control for the bike. To me it seems tire...

Just read on motoGP.com that FIAT yamaha will stay with michelin next year and that Lorenzo and Rossi will be team mates! Great news IMO. Hope that puts the control tyre speculation to rest!