WSBK vs 990 MotoGP times, interesting...

Proto · 11-15-2006, 5:19 PM

Pretty interesting thread on Speedzilla.

Speedzilla Motorcycle Message Boards - WSBK vs 990 MotoGP times, interesting...

phobiaphobe · 11-15-2006, 5:35 PM

I'd agree with some of the views there; I think there are too many limits on MotoGP. It's supposed to be "prototype" racing.

nhfirefighter13 · 11-15-2006, 6:51 PM

They seem to be missing the point that the manufacturers are also using MotoGP to design, build and test parts that will later be used on other race and street bikes in the future.

deez · 11-15-2006, 7:56 PM

Dumb thread.

I think everyone on that site overlooked one thing....
Valencia is a tight and twisty circuit that doesn't allow a bike to fully stretch its' legs. I remember reading Valentino's comments saying more about it as well. If you put both types of bikes on a track like Mugello, you'd see a bigger difference.

clutchslip · 11-16-2006, 1:15 AM

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Originally Posted by deez

Dumb thread.

I think everyone on that site overlooked one thing....
Valencia is a tight and twisty circuit that doesn't allow a bike to fully stretch its' legs. I remember reading Valentino's comments saying more about it as well. If you put both types of bikes on a track like Mugello, you'd see a bigger difference.

Ah, ya, but......at Monza, the SuperBikes hit over 210 mph. That is some "inferior" stuff they be ridin'. I tell ya, what.