MotoGP 2007

In just over a month, the 2007 MotoGP championship kicks into gear with the Grand Prix of Quatar, on the 10th of March.

Before then, there are two final tests. One is currently taking place in Sepang, with only a few teams taking part. The final test is in Jerez, on the 25 of February, where the whole lot of the competitors get together.

The end of year, and early tests this year show some interesting statistics.

The change to 800cc capacity for these bikes has done very little for their ability to get around a track fast. Obviously the stupidly high power outputs of the 990cc beasts was just too large for the rear tyres, where as the 800ccs may produce less absolute power, but the overall delivery will be somewhat softer. Combine that with less inertia from the smaller engine and you have the ability to lay the bike over, and still produce drive out of the corner.

I have added a MotoGP news feed to the right of the screen, acquired from http://www.crash.net/, but I also track the progress and news under the official Motogp site http://www.motogp.com/ and the Australian Motorcycle News site http://www.mcnews.com.au/

Go Rossifumi!!