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Old 11-10-2009, 12:44 PM   #1
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Default 1000cc motogp bikes?

As soon as 2011?

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Old 11-10-2009, 01:22 PM   #2
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Interesting. It makes sense if it's not safer or bringing closer competition.
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Old 11-10-2009, 01:59 PM   #3
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Higher displacements mean cheaper and more reliable power. Maybe it's a way to give teams with less money more of a chance?

Aside from that, I don't really see how it will make much difference for the viewer. I can see how the development can work it's way back to the street.
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Old 11-10-2009, 04:39 PM   #4
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“Right now, it is not going to be possible to switch in 2011, because the agreement with the manufacturers means that we could only make that change before the end of the 2011 season if there was unanimous agreement among the manufacturers. But we are thinking about a return to a 1000cc capacity from the start of the 2012 season, and we will start discussing it this weekend.”
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Old 11-10-2009, 05:02 PM   #5
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If Nicky can last that long in MGP, maybe he'll be back to form again.
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Old 11-11-2009, 02:15 AM   #6
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maybe now motocysz will ditch the electrics for that lefty righty engine of his
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Old 01-13-2010, 11:48 AM   #7
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maybe now motocysz will ditch the electrics for that lefty righty engine of his
He is already putting thought back into reviving it. But that engine had LOTS and LOTS of issues. Its maybe a little too cutting edge on their budget. Would love to see it work though
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Old 01-13-2010, 01:35 PM   #8
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He is already putting thought back into reviving it. But that engine had LOTS and LOTS of issues. Its maybe a little too cutting edge on their budget. Would love to see it work though
i hope he does too, i think he went about his business the wrong way but its refreshing to see an american bike company thats not a slave to the v-twin layout.

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I don't know why we don't 800cc bikes.....It's a damn shame.

1000ccs are just too much power.
do you mean in production bikes?
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Old 11-11-2009, 04:07 AM   #9
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If Nicky can last that long in MGP, maybe he'll be back to form again.
It's like cheering for the KC Royals. You know they will never win, but their fans are loyal as shit.
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Old 11-11-2009, 08:53 AM   #10
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The problem is the 6 engine rule and cost cutting. GP bikes will only be able to use 6 engines for the entire season next year to save money. So they need to detune them to get the reliability and thus the show suffers, lap times slow and riders complain about 'soft' engines, etc. 1000cc means they can make the same amount of power with more reliability.
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