technical

The new FIM Superbike balancing formula has matured so let's check out the technical regs, and see how much has changed: Engines - Rev Limited and balanced - 96 AKI fuel (102 RON with slightly higher density than GP) - Homologated crankcase, block, head, and gear housing - For all intents and...

Came across this link to the technical findings of Salom's accident. It is focused on the bike and data, not the rider http://fim.hosting.augure.com/Augure_FIM/r/ContenuEnLigne/Download?id=3BF3C60A-F6BD-4044-AA06-E2CA34A60AF9&filename=Luis-Salom-Report.pdf It may seem or be morbid but this is...

MotoGP News - Restart, tyre, engine tweaks in MotoGP rules

There has been much discussion lately about screamer and big bang engines. I wonder, does all that apply just to 4-cylinder engines? Must a 2-cylinder/3-cylinder/5-cylinder engine be a screamer then? In example, what engine did the Honda RC211V (5-cylinder 990cc) have? Thank you and sorry for my...

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 The members of the Grand Prix Commission met in Barcelona today (February 17) to further define the Technical Regulations which will be introduced for the 2012 season. In a meeting held in Barcelona today, the members of the Grand Prix Commission, composed of Messrs...

Yamaha’s 2009 MotoGP technical presentation Yamaha, which has completed a clean sweep of Riders', Constructors' and Teams' MotoGP World Championships in 2009, gave its annual YZR-M1 technical presentation on Friday night at Valencia (see below for more pictures). Here are some notes from the...

Hi all, In crash.net there's a new interesting article about M1 development from 2007 to 2008. http://www.crash.net/motorsport/motogp/new...008_yzr-m1.html But you should have a valid account to see pictures. Can I see these pictures somewhere else? Thanks.

Hi folks, does anybody know what kind of data the television broadcasting companies get live during a moto gp race? do they get live speed/gear/brake/position/gaps/and other telemetry data? Thanky for any info about it, sorry if I am not right here asking that. cheers, K.

Some basic info on the new GP6 bike, Ducati have just updated their press area I'll be adding some sweet pictures to the gallery in a mo! Engine: liquid-cooled, 90 degree V4 four-stroke, desmodromic DOHC, four valves per cylinder. Capacity: 989cc Maximum power: 169kW/235+ HP @ 16500rpm...