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Tech 3 boss: It's the end for 800cc
By Visordown News on 07/05/2010 12:51:06
Herve Poncharal believes 1000cc is the way ahead in MotoGP
MONSTER TECH 3 MotoGP boss Herve Poncharal has said he can't see a situation where 800cc engines will race against 1000cc motors in MotoGP from 2010.Speaking to David Emmett at Motomatters.com, Poncharal, who's also IRTA's representative on the GP
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Suzuki confirm one-rider team for 2011
By Visordown News on 08/11/2010 12:59:18
Alvaro goes solo for final year of 800cc
.Suzuki will continue to make the best use of the short time to the start of the 2011 MotoGP season to develop the GSV-R machine for this, the pinnacle class of motorcycle racing, and we thank all Suzuki customers and race fans for their continued support.Suzuki Motor
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MotoGP switches to 1000cc in 2012
By Visordown News on 12/12/2009 12:54:29
FIM announce return to big-bore racing as we say goodbye to 800cc
from 990cc to 800cc in 2006 was recently described by nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi as 'the biggest mistake in the last 15 years'.
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FIM boss gives thumbs up to 1000cc engines
By Visordown News on 02/12/2009 14:06:27
"The 800cc formula hasn't worked," says Vito Ippolito
VITO Ippolito, the president of motorcycle racing's governing body the FIM has stated he would like to see a return to 990cc engines, saying "the 800cc formula hasn't worked."Speaking to Motosprint, Ippolito said: "MotoGP manufacturers want 1000cc
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Stoner hot favourite for Phillip Island win
By Visordown News on 14/10/2010 12:53:18
The most successful racer in the 800cc era aims for fourth premier class victory on home soil
last weekend. The win was his 21st since the introduction of the 800cc class in MotoGP; Rossi requires just one victory to equal Casey Stoner, who rates as the most successful rider of the 800cc era in terms of Grand Prix wins.For reference, Australian
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MotoGP boss seeks return to 1000cc motors
By Visordown News on 06/11/2009 15:46:10
Carmelo Ezpeleta wants big-bore engines back in blue riband racing
, reigning MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi launched a scathing attack on the 800cc ruling, stating it was the worst thing to happen to Grand Prix racing in the last 15 years. Read the full story here.We'd certainly welcome a return to 1000cc racing
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Nicky Hayden talks 2010 Ducati Desmosedici GP10
By Visordown News on 25/03/2010 10:47:24
Ducati MotoGP man gives honest interview about 2010 season
-framed bike, how it differs from an aluminium model and how he's had to change his aggressive riding style to suit 800cc MotoGP bikes.Will he ever be a world champion again?
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Stoner tests the 1,000cc Honda RCV at Jerez
By Visordown News on 18/05/2011 09:18:23
Casey Stoner samples the next generation 1,000cc MotoGP prototype
cc right now." continued the 2007 champion.The winner of the French GP completed 50 laps (221km) aboard the new machine, that was equipped with the standard 800cc Bridgestone tyres from this season as well as some new prototype tyres for 2012
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Stoner: 1000cc engines will suit me better
By Visordown News on 12/01/2010 14:02:17
Return to big bore racing the right decision, says former world champ
engines for the 2012 season, instead of the 800cc motors currently in use. "Personally it's going to suit me a lot better. Each category that I've stepped up I've found a lot easier to understand the power when I'm trying to get more traction," said Stoner
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End of two-strokes confirmed
By Visordown News on 16/08/2010 11:00:38
Moto3, MotoGP to 1000cc confirmed at Grand Prix Commission meeting
,000cc MotoGP class were also re-confirmed.Capacity up to 1000ccFour cylinders maximumMaximum bore size 81mmMinimum weight 150 kg up to 800cc, 153 kg more than 800ccFactory machines continue to be limited to six engines per rider for the season, with a 21
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