MotoGP 2023

[Bumblebee]

I find like Formula 1 racing, I don't relate to Moto GP at all......it's starting to turn into being more about the riders than the bikes.....and the the riders are getting more and more like "prima donnas" than hard core riders. I liked the old days where the riders were on the ragged edge.

I like SBK but even in that the manufacturers are getting fewer and fewer.....but at least the riders are on the ragged edge still...

Isle of Mann is pretty cool to watch....

[fallenarch]

I think only one rider is trying to make it about him and that dominates the news. Otherwise, the racing is pretty good, especially the sprints. That's racing in the purest sense IMHO. I can see Yamaha crying because they don't have the funding others do to take on new challenges. Motorcycle aero is way overdue, BTW. But Honda has no excuse other than they let MM design a bike that no one can ride and now that the other manufacturers are getting really good, the basic flaws of the Honda can't be overcome, even by MM.

Jack was right, those riders need to shut the f' up and race. Remember when the Ducati was an unrideable dog?

[bigoltool]

New Q2 entry rules.

[bigoltool]

There is something very wrong at HRC Honda! Now hearing that Joan Mir is in talks with Gresini Ducati for next year. God only knows where Marquez is headed or if he is going to leave at all?

[CBXRider]

As the article says, it makes sense financially. ’taxable assets’.

Most of Suzuki's MotoGP Bikes Will Be Crushed

Suzuki decided to destroy MotoGP history in order to avoid the motorcycles being classed as taxable assets. Ah yes, save some dollars.

jalopnik.com

[bigoltool]

Aprilia Had Lorenzo Savadori trying out their new Carbon Fiber Frame at a recent test in Misano. Ducati last tried this a decade ago, but abandoned it.

[bigoltool]

And it is apparently official, Rins will replace Morbidelli at Yamaha for next year. Wish him well with Jarvis still (inexplicably) at the wheel!

[Cantab]

And it is apparently official, Rins will replace Morbidelli at Yamaha for next year. Wish him well with Jarvis still (inexplicably) at the wheel!
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Official: "Great asset" Alex Rins signs with Yamaha for MotoGP 2024

Alex Rins has been officially announced as a Monster Yamaha rider for the 2024 MotoGP season.

www.crash.net

[bigoltool]

I thought this was interesting. I went and grabbed a screenshot of my earlier post of the 2023 KTM RC16 at the beginning of the season, compare to Binders Bike today at Silverstone. The rapid evolution of the Aero package is pretty evident here.

[bigoltool]

Honda has at least been working on their Aero also. Nakagami is the only one running it at Silverstone this weekend.

[CBXRider]

Would anyone buy a street bike with these wings? Not too many I’d guess. How would they look on a Busa?

[esxb0y]

The pursuit of aero and downforce in MotoGP makes the bikes look uglier in my opinion. Although I imagine BMW will sell all of the M1000RR’s easy enough even with the massive front aero.

[bigoltool]

And now its ultimatum time for Quartararo! Sounds like he's about done there!

Quartararo's Yamaha warning gives Aprilia a golden shot at him - The Race

Fabio Quartararo's warned Yamaha that it's not going to keep him long term if he doesn't like his first taste of its 2024 MotoGP bike next month. Aprilia needs to be ready to swoop for him, says Simon Patterson [...]Read More...

the-race.com

[bigoltool]

Would anyone buy a street bike with these wings? Not too many I’d guess. How would they look on a Busa?

Ducati, BMW and Aprilia think people will. Japan inc. will not be far behind!

[bigoltool]

So Zarco took the leap to LCR Honda to backfill Rins vacant seat, it sounds like Morbidelli (or a less like Bezzechi defection from VR46) may be linked to Zarco's now vacant Pramac Ducati seat and somebody at KTM (or Gas Gas) is inevitably going to get the boot to make room for Pedro Acosta to move up to the big show. Silly season is in full swing now. The teams are going to be faced with some tough decisions in the next few years. There are several veteran riders that might get the boot simply to secure the promising younger riders services down the road. Guys Like the Espargaros', Nakagami, Di Gianntonio, and Raul Fernandez would seem like the logical representatives in that group, but with all the questions surrounding Honda's mess its hard to say. Mir was moaning about retiring, and Marquez has to be on just about everybody's radar if Honda cant right the ship.

Johann Zarco explains LCR move: ‘Honda has the power to come back’

Johann Zarco has explained why he decided to take up a new MotoGP challenge as an LCR Honda rider next season.

www.crash.net

[CBXRider]

Fabio needs a bike suitable to his talents. VR46 racers sure did well today. And Pecco, boy can ride!

[CBXRider]

I just read that Bezzecchi is staying with the VR46 Mooney team next year. Even though it’s just his second year in GP he’s third in points and has done very well. Now, all he has to do is get past Bagnaia’s Ducati.

[Cantab]

FP1 MotoGP Shoulder rubbin !

[CBXRider]

Great race today. Fabulous Fabio made the podium even on that sorry azz Yamaha. If he had a winning bike he’d be on the podium more often. Bezzecchi did his job admirably for VR46. His teammate wasn’t present. Poor Bagnaia, it just wasn’t his day. And poor Martin too! The heat exhaustion really got to him. MM crashed which is no surprise even at his slower race pace, but came back to finish 9th.

[Bumblebee]

I found an interesting post race gathering of the podium on You Tube but it won't let me post it here....

You can go into You Tube and type:

Podium trio reacts to the dramatic MotoGP™ race! | 2023 #IndianGP UNHEARD​