Motorcycle Racing I Love
Posted in Uncategorized on July 16th, 2010 by dubbyWe all know about the Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix, right? It’s the king of all races. It is the ultimate championship race of motorcycle road racing. The Grand Prix is divided into three classes: the 125cc, Moto 2, and the MotoGP. Motorcycles which compete in the Grand Prix are purposefully built for the race. The machines are not available for any public or general purchase. The bikes are also not permitted on public roads. Get a 520 conversion before you try ok?
The race was first organized by the FIM, or the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme. It started in 1949. Since then, a lot of changes in the rules, the classes, and the race tracks have already take place.
The 125cc class is races for bikes with machines restricted to a single cylinder and weigh a minimum of 80kilograms. The Moto2 class features bikes with engines that are manufactured by Honda and tires by Dunlop. Only steel brakes are allowed for this race, and carbon fiber brakes are not permitted. The bikes competing in the MotoGP class are not restricted to any engine configuration. The maximum engine capacity allowed is 800cc.
I would recommend watching the documentary film called Faster. It is all about MotoGP. It was released in 2003, but it is now available on DVD.