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MotoGP™ Explained: Manufacturers and Teams



There are more differences between factory and independent teams than you might think! Tech 3’s Herve Poncharal explains!

34 thoughts on “MotoGP™ Explained: Manufacturers and Teams”

  1. I seem to remember a few years ago that the Ducati bikes weren't subjected to the same rules as the other bikes in terms of fuel tank capacity. I can't recall if it was during the 2015 or 2016 season… but the ducati had a 22L fuel tank capacity, while other bikes could only take 20L (or something like that). As a result, Ducati had fewer restrictions regarding fuel consumption during the race. If you think they're blasting opponents on the straights nowadays, you should've seen it back then haha, they were absolute missiles. They would even run out of gas on the cooldown lap despite their 2L advantage lol. But I cannot remember why they had that adantage over other teams… does it ring anyone's bell on here?

  2. I like what DORNA has done to MotoGp with all these technical equality aside for having only one tyre suplier. I just wonder what if there is 2 tyre supplier on the grid. I think it would be more interesting like more than a decade ago when Tyre manufacturer also got some competition on their own to make their tyres better.

  3. Thats really good because i know the old days….i raced ….motocross 14 years…..an a stock bike was dangerous in stock trim….an power wise was no match for a factory tuned race bike….i was able to by a bike that was set up by a really awsum small race shop…an i could do anything on thatbike like sip coffee thru four foot high whoopie doos an not spill a drop….haha

  4. As a ex racer i would say it worked….the last few races i couldnt turn away right ti the end….because the drama was building right to theend waiting to see who could manage their tires best right to the last turn an not slide out wide an give up the spot within site of the flag…..thanks

  5. The only n really weird n funny matter to me is…back to tyre (Michelin) and ECU(magneti Marcello)…doesn't matter how good your bike…sorry,MotoGP right now is too fake n not fair…

  6. I would like to see Kawasaki, BMW and MV Augusta come into MotoGP. I’ve also wondered if any other car manufacturers will end up making bikes like Honda, BMW, KTM and Suzuki.

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