2012 MotoGP Revolution

[Foghorn]

A link to the MotoMatters article on the rules for MotoGP 2012

http://motomatters.com/analysis/2010/11/29/the_2012_motogp_revolution_part_1_the_ru.html

[nutsa]

Just finished reading it. Deffinatly sounds good in theroy but if it will work or not is another thing.

Also in the results for the private test in Jerez they had the BMW engined motogp prototype running with Damien cudlin on board, around 5 seconds off motogp pace with an 'endurance spec' engine.

*edited with stuff from motomattets.com*

"The BMW-powered Suter 1000cc MotoGP bike did get a decent workout today, in the hands of the Spanish CEV Moto2 champion Carmelo Morales and German IDM Supersport champ Damian Cudlin. The two riders spent all day working on chassis setup and electronics, Morales eventually lapping within three seconds of Karel Abraham on the Ducati MotoGP bike, and under five seconds of the fastest race lap set in May. Given the very early stage of development and more importantly, the very low state of tune of the BMW engine, those times are encouraging. When asked what state of tune the engine was in, Marc VDS press chief Ian Wheeler told MotoMatters.com it was roughly equivalent to a World Endurance spec engine, which is considerably down on power from World Superbike machines. As a comparison, the Endurance machines are around five seconds off the pace of the MotoGP machines at Qatar, unsurprising given their emphasis on reliability. As development on the Suter chassis and electronics proceeds, work will start on modifying the engine, bringing it much closer to a race spec. A faster engine should shave at least a second off the lap time, and work on the electronics should yield another couple of seconds, making the 2012 CRT machines a relatively competitive prospect. There's still a very long way to go, though."

[stetto]

Sounds SBKish, which would make it more enjoyable. I prefered the 990's and full prototypes, encourages ingenuity more

[Marshy]

Good article Fog, thanks. I hope the new CRT guys step up and are competitive.

I still struggle to understand why fuel is so limited in MotoGP :confused: IMHO, it merely dramatically raises the price of racing for the factories (by demanding exceedingly complicated electronics packages to ensure the bikes make race distance), without providing ANY entertainment value for the punter - who has any idea how much fuel is left in a particular bike's tank except the bike's computers?!?!? None of this 'leaning off an engine' as the race progresses trickles down to road bikes, cos frankly who needs it?? It's just bad for the engine. And besides, in a few years, they'll all be electric bikes, negating the need for any fuel conservation 'development'. Strange rule.

[Lopeman]

That story is very well written. . . .

Will be interesting to see of the Factory money will out weigh and extra 3 liters of fuel and an extra 6 engines. . . .. .