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2014 'MotoGP' Suzuki could be next GSX-R1000
On 24/05/2012 in Motorcycle news: New bikes
Speculation suggests the engine from 2014 Suzuki MotoGP prototype could be the basis for the next generation GSX-R1000
lot of noise about moving the prototype machines towards CRT. With this in mind it would make sense for Suzuki to start developing their GP racer based on an all-new 2014-spec GSX-R1000 engine.If there is the planned introduction of a stock ECU and rev
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Redding to test Suter Moto1 racer
On 20/10/2010 in Motorcycle racing news: Moto GP
British Moto2 racer to ride prototype of BMW S1000RR-engined machine at Valencia post season tests
BRITISH MOTO2 SENSATION Scott Redding may get the opportunity to test a prototype of the BMW-engined Moto1 bike at Valencia.Redding's test has arisen due to links between the Marc VDS Team and the chassis manufacturer Suter. The 17-year-old will lap
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Talkback: Caption That: Screamin' Eagle
On 31/03/2012 in forum
Ducati's new idea of attatching the transponder to the bird and then letting it loose on the last lap sadly didn't reach past prototype stag...
Ducati's new idea of attatching the transponder to the bird and then letting it loose on the last lap sadly didn't reach past prototype stage. They didn't use an African swallow No Gary, that's not what I meant by "flipping the bird" Moments after
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Talkback: MotoGP to continue with CRTs
On 31/07/2012 in forum
How about a radical re-think completely; instead of getting hung up on one controlled forumla keep the prototype idea but have no or very li...
How about a radical re-think completely; instead of getting hung up on one controlled forumla keep the prototype idea but have no or very limited rules about what you race eg no turbos. Anything goes - 2 strokes, 1000cc 4, 1200 triples etc
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Talkback: MotoGP announces significant qualifying changes
On 15/10/2012 in forum
Excellent...so no one will watch QP1well done to who ever thought that up, and whats worse is it divides CRT from prototypes even furthe...
Excellent...so no one will watch QP1well done to who ever thought that up, and whats worse is it divides CRT from prototypes even further!ditch CRT , start from scratch build bikes both factory and customer bikes to the same spec and price to level
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Talkback: CRTs a 'necessity', says Rossi
On 12/01/2012 in forum
Of course everyone wants a 24 bike grid with prototypes. Who wouldn't. But as was pointed out last year Aspar can't afford the costs of a le...
Of course everyone wants a 24 bike grid with prototypes. Who wouldn't. But as was pointed out last year Aspar can't afford the costs of a leased prototype. And if he can't, what hope do any of the other private teams have? It's brought numbers up
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Enjoy some carbon fibre MotoGP test bikes
On 02/02/2012 in Discount Racing Encyclopedia
Stealth black MotoGP prototypes
Jorge Lorenzo, Yamaha M1One of the best things about pre-season testing, apart from the building hype for the upcoming season, are the MotoGP machines looking downright mean in plain carbon fibre and without the corporate colours of their sponsors.Here are a selection of some of ...
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MotoGP: Bizarre 600cc class rules announced
On 29/09/2008 in Motorcycle news : Racing news
Proper prototype class will distance itself from WSS
Technical regulations for the proposed 600cc four-stroke 250-class replacement will impose strict limits on cost and modifications, and include a “claiming rule” that means any team can buy a rival team’s engine for 20,000 Euros.The MSMA have also proposed a rev limit of 16,000rp...
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Is this the world's most aerodynamic motorcycle?
On 09/05/2008 in Motorcycle news : General news
We take a look at Branko Lukic's bizarre design prototype
Bet it's a right bastard in a crosswind...THIS IS the nUCLEUS - an aerodynamic motorcycle designed and built by Branko Lukic.Lukic is founder and partner of NONOBJECT, California based design studio. The company's aim is to create new and surprising design experiences for wide s...
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Honda's Moto3 challenger revealed
On 21/02/2011 in Motorcycle racing news: Moto GP
NRS prototype becomes NSF250R off-the-shelf GP racer
THIS is the first official picture of Honda's NSF250R – the bike it will be selling to teams hoping to compete in Moto3 in 2012.There isn't much info yet, but this is what Honda has to say about it so far:"Replacing the current 2-stroke, 125 cc used in the GP125 class, Honda deve...
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