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DarkKnight
December 11th, 2009, 01:48 PM
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=38940
Scored51
December 11th, 2009, 03:44 PM
So a GP rider will be expected to jump from a 125cc two stroke at 50 bhp to a 800cc (former MotoGP) bike with well over 200 bhp! That will definitely be entertaining. Sounds like the 600cc formula if it ever gets worked out will replace the 125's, not the 250's.

Wonder if this would force the WSB and national superbike series to 750cc displacement due to the prestige factor of MotoGP?
gsnyder828
December 11th, 2009, 05:07 PM
Sounds like the 600cc formula if it ever gets worked out will replace the 125's, not the 250's.


:?

Where are you reading that? Moto2 is replacing 250s in 2010... I can't see anything in the RRW release saying anything other than that...
motobum
December 11th, 2009, 06:31 PM
ya, and i read that they are looking to replace the 125 class with a 450cc single spec engine. then new yamaha yz450f motor to be exact.
Scored51
December 12th, 2009, 01:33 AM
Sounds like the 600cc formula if it ever gets worked out will replace the 125's, not the 250's.


:?

Where are you reading that? Moto2 is replacing 250s in 2010... I can't see anything in the RRW release saying anything other than that...

Yeah, I deserve a meatball for jumping that one (gotta remember to read first, THEN type). The spec engine is a Honda 600cc... http://www.crash.net/MotoGP/News/146220/1/honda_awarded_moto2_engine_contract.html