factories

Kropo had an interesting write-up about the plight of satellite bikes with the introduction of additional factory entries. The spec electronics have definitely helped to decrease the gap between Honda/Yamaha and Suzuki/Ducati. But it's still the Honda/Yamaha show no matter what anyone wants...

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/104990   A convoluted mess of quotes (in English) by Luigi Dall'Igna. The most interesting quote: "The last change was done a short while ago, and [those] who have developed the new 1,000cc bikes can't throw everything away."   MotoGP is...

FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix Decision of the Grand Prix Commission The Grand Prix Commission, composed of Messrs. Carmelo Ezpeleta (Dorna, Chairman), Ignacio Verneda (FIM Executive Director, Sport), Herve Poncharal (IRTA) and Takanao Tsubouchi (MSMA) in the presence of...

According to Soup, the upcoming Austin track is a strong candidate for a third Moto GP race in the states. http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Apr/110407texas2.htm Three races would give Moto GP a strong presence in the US. Does anyone think this could nix a factory comeback in the AMA...

http://superbikeplanet.com/2008/Jul/080719a.htm