1000cc motogp bikes?

karl_1052 · 11-10-2009, 01:44 PM

As soon as 2011?

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/raci...ula/#more-6271

Rider · 11-10-2009, 02:22 PM

Interesting. It makes sense if it's not safer or bringing closer competition.

Tmall · 11-10-2009, 02:59 PM

Higher displacements mean cheaper and more reliable power. Maybe it's a way to give teams with less money more of a chance?

Aside from that, I don't really see how it will make much difference for the viewer. I can see how the development can work it's way back to the street.

OreoGaborio · 11-10-2009, 05:39 PM

“Right now, it is not going to be possible to switch in 2011, because the agreement with the manufacturers means that we could only make that change before the end of the 2011 season if there was unanimous agreement among the manufacturers. But we are thinking about a return to a 1000cc capacity from the start of the 2012 season, and we will start discussing it this weekend.”

Sean · 11-10-2009, 06:02 PM

If Nicky can last that long in MGP, maybe he'll be back to form again.

Dave · 11-11-2009, 03:15 AM

maybe now motocysz will ditch the electrics for that lefty righty engine of his

t-homo · 11-11-2009, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean

If Nicky can last that long in MGP, maybe he'll be back to form again.

It's like cheering for the KC Royals. You know they will never win, but their fans are loyal as shit.

pdog · 11-11-2009, 09:53 AM

The problem is the 6 engine rule and cost cutting. GP bikes will only be able to use 6 engines for the entire season next year to save money. So they need to detune them to get the reliability and thus the show suffers, lap times slow and riders complain about 'soft' engines, etc. 1000cc means they can make the same amount of power with more reliability.

DLIT · 01-11-2010, 11:15 PM

It's already final for 2012.

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/Dec/091211a.htm

Avatard · 01-12-2010, 01:36 AM

Well, they used to have 500cc two smokes, so 1000cc four strokes is about right.

11-10-2009, 01:44 PM	#1
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11-10-2009, 05:39 PM	#4
OreoGaborio Tony's Crack Pusher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Topsfield MA Moto: 2003 Aprilia Tuono (street/track days), 2006 SV650 (race) Posts: 428	“Right now, it is not going to be possible to switch in 2011, because the agreement with the manufacturers means that we could only make that change before the end of the 2011 season if there was unanimous agreement among the manufacturers. But we are thinking about a return to a 1000cc capacity from the start of the 2012 season, and we will start discussing it this weekend.” __________________ -Pete LRRS/CCS#187 ECK-Racing, Ironstone Ventures, Tony's Track Days, SV Racer Pine Motorparts/PBE Specialists \| Phoenix Graphics \| Woodcraft \| Moon Performance \| RJ's Motorsport \| Motorcycles of Manchester \| MTAG-Pirelli The Garage: '03 Tuono (Hooligan bike :naughty) \| '06 SV650 (race)

11-11-2009, 03:15 AM	#6
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	maybe now motocysz will ditch the electrics for that lefty righty engine of his __________________ TWF Post whore #6

01-11-2010, 11:15 PM	#9
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	It's already final for 2012. http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/Dec/091211a.htm __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

01-12-2010, 01:36 AM	#10
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Well, they used to have 500cc two smokes, so 1000cc four strokes is about right. __________________ Insert free thought here.

11-10-2009, 02:22 PM	#2
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Interesting. It makes sense if it's not safer or bringing closer competition.

11-10-2009, 02:59 PM	#3
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	Higher displacements mean cheaper and more reliable power. Maybe it's a way to give teams with less money more of a chance? Aside from that, I don't really see how it will make much difference for the viewer. I can see how the development can work it's way back to the street.

11-10-2009, 06:02 PM	#5
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	If Nicky can last that long in MGP, maybe he'll be back to form again.

11-11-2009, 09:53 AM	#8
pdog Refugee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Moto: Pimped 2005 SV650 Posts: 332	The problem is the 6 engine rule and cost cutting. GP bikes will only be able to use 6 engines for the entire season next year to save money. So they need to detune them to get the reliability and thus the show suffers, lap times slow and riders complain about 'soft' engines, etc. 1000cc means they can make the same amount of power with more reliability.

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