| Author | Message | ||
     Bdabuell |
i thought this was interesting...looks like we'll see an 800 on the MotoGP grid for the last 2 races http://www.crash.net/news_View~t~Ilmor-confirms-McCoy--Michelin-~cid~6~id~137521 .htm ...and with McCoy riding...cool | ||
| Ducxl |
pretty cool bike. Why are they switching to 800cc engines? Lack of grip/w too much power? Are they going to continue/w the traction control systems they're using? | ||
| José_quiñones |
in theory, they want to slow the bikes down for safety. in practice, the new bikes will lap faster than the current bikes in a few years if not sooner. | ||
| Rich |
On the money, Jose. | ||
| Teddagreek |
This week's Motorcycle News has revealed further details about the project, confirming that Ilmor intends to enter the premier-class in 2007 - when engine capacity will be reduced from 990cc to 800cc - by offering a 75-degree V4, incorporating pneumatic valves and revving to between 17,000-18,000 rev/min, for teams to lease  | ||
| Rocketman |
Sooner Jose, lol. Ducati 800cc Moto GP - Czech Republic Test Rocket | ||
| Blake |
Its great to see Gary McCoy back in the saddle. I hope he makes a good showing. Kudos to Ducati too for putting the '07 machine out there already. | ||
| 12r |
After the Brno tests, Hopkins commented that he was 'on a mission' to pass the GP7 even with Ducati's test rider on board. The smaller bike carried more corner speed that Hopkin's GSV-R and was only a little down on top speed. Honda unveil their 800cc solution this weekend. | ||
| Blake |
Hopkins would do better to concentrate on improving his race performance. Any web pics of the Honda? | ||
| 12r |
No pics yet - only rumour, conjecture and hypothesis. As the instigators of the capacity change, Honda have done their homework and will no doubt come up with something pretty stunning. Next year, 5-cylinder bikes have a weight penalty compared to 4s but using four of the existing RC211V's cylinders would make a neat 792 cc V4  Update: Hayden & Pedrosa know as much as us... http://www.crash.net/news_view~t~Hayden--Pedrosa-to-meet--mystery--800-on-Monday-~cid~6~id~137596.htm (Message edited by 12r on September 20, 2006) | ||
| Rocketman |
Hopkins has rode the underdog Suzuki brilliant all season. Blake son, you're on crack! Rocket |
