MotoGP represents the premier motorcycle racing world championship; an 18-race challenge that crosses four continents and pits some of the world’s most skilled riders against each other on cutting-edge motorcycles brimming with prototype technology.
Today we’re looking at a few amazing facts regarding MotoGP and why you should bet on the MotoGP through Betway.
MotoGP bikes are virtually as quick as F1 cars
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1000cc stroke MotoGP engines top out at just over 220 mph, which is only slightly slower than the Formula One top speed record of 231 mph. F1 cars average around 118 mph around the track, roughly only 10 mph faster than MotoGP bikes.
Unreal Acceleration
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MotoGP bikes have unmatched power-to-weight ratio, meaning they can accelerate, reaching their top speeds remarkably fast. The bikes are capable of going from 0 to 60 mph in around 2.5 seconds, slightly faster than an average F1 car. The 250 horsepower bikes also maintain speeds of more than 100 mph through corners.
Riders can lose 2 litres of sweat and 4kg in weight
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The strength required to shift the weight of a 160kg motorcycle around the track at breakneck speed can be immense. In hotter countries, this can lead to particularly high levels of water and weight loss.
Every bike is one-of-a-kind
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Each rider’s vehicle is custom-made with an engine built exclusively to suit them, using the latest innovations to gain minute advantages over rival teams and manufacturers. Unsurprisingly, the secrets behind some of the technology are kept locked away under tight surveillance.
Each bike is worth around $2 million
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Since the bikes are one-of-a-kind, they are practically impossible to replicate. As they are made for each rider’s specific needs, each bike can be worth an immense amount. MotoGP executives often deem the vehicles to be priceless due to these criteria but estimates put the value of an average bike around $2 million.
Leather from the land down under
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The leathers that riders wear when racing, while effective at keeping them safe, are surprisingly thin – being only 1.4mm thick. This helps reduce the weight on the rider by around 4.5kg. Kangaroo leather is the preferred material for these outfits as its both more durable and more flexible than cowhide.
Gear changes in the blink of an eye
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MotoGP bikes have six gears and shifting between them is one of the most important, and most difficult, skills in the sport. New gear technologies allow riders to change gears remarkably quickly – taking just 0.0009 seconds.
The legend of Valentino Rossi
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Rossi is easily the most iconic figure in MotoGP and even people who don’t follow the sport, know his name. However, Rossi hasn’t managed to win a trophy in the last 7 seasons. In fact, the Italian finished 5th in 2017 and 2nd in 2016. Despite this, his numerous world titles easily mark him as the world’s most successful MotoGP rider.
Japanese Domination of MotoGP
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Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha completely dominate MotoGP. Aside from Ducati’s single victory in 2007, no other non-Japanese manufacturer has managed to win a title since 1974. Their dominance also doesn’t look like it will end with the 2017 season going to Marc Marquez on his Honda, with Ducati having to settle for second place.
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