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theJrod · 05-15-2008, 09:26 AM

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sp.../?R=EPI-100434

2011 will likely see prototype 600cc 4-strokes as the middle-weight GP class. Overall I think the change is good. As much as I love 2-strokes, they are pretty much a dead technology with no real benefits trickling down to the marketplace. Having prototype 600s will definitely spark some innovation and development that consumers will see down the road.
The real issue is - If they do go with full prototype 600s, they'll be very close in performance to the 800s. Maybe they should make them 400s instead (that would rock).

beansbaxter · 05-15-2008, 09:26 AM

sweet!!!

erickb · 05-15-2008, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by beansbaxter

sweet!!!

go back to sleep, you never answer questions

GixxerPete · 05-15-2008, 09:43 AM

WTF happened to the 250/450 thumpers? I think that would be way cooler than 600cc "prototypes" bikes.

Oh well... at least this way American riders might stand a better chance than they do now, with their European counterparts getting the double advantage of coming up through 125s and 250s (which ride more like the 800s than a Superbike) and getting the track knowledge to boot. Riders in 600SS or FX should be able to jump over to 600 GP bikes.

PeteN95 · 05-15-2008, 10:39 AM

With most MotoGP bikes being 800cc 4 cylinders, making the new class for 400cc twins might save the factories some $s? And they should make about the same power as 250 2 strokes.


05-15-2008, 09:26 AM	#1
theJrod Moderator Joined: Feb 2006 From: Marysville, WA I Ride: '07 GSXR600, '05 DRZ400SM	Dorna to unveil rules for 250GP replacement class http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sp.../?R=EPI-100434 2011 will likely see prototype 600cc 4-strokes as the middle-weight GP class. Overall I think the change is good. As much as I love 2-strokes, they are pretty much a dead technology with no real benefits trickling down to the marketplace. Having prototype 600s will definitely spark some innovation and development that consumers will see down the road. The real issue is - If they do go with full prototype 600s, they'll be very close in performance to the 800s. Maybe they should make them 400s instead (that would rock).

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05-15-2008, 09:26 AM	#2
beansbaxter PNW Administrator Joined: Sep 2004 From: Seattle, WA Blog Entries: 7 I Ride: 2006 ZX-10R	sweet!!!


05-15-2008, 09:43 AM	#4
GixxerPete Forum Synopsizer Joined: Jul 2006 From: Megaton I Ride: 08 KLR650, 06 DRZ400SM, 04 CRF250X, 03 XR50	WTF happened to the 250/450 thumpers? I think that would be way cooler than 600cc "prototypes" bikes. Oh well... at least this way American riders might stand a better chance than they do now, with their European counterparts getting the double advantage of coming up through 125s and 250s (which ride more like the 800s than a Superbike) and getting the track knowledge to boot. Riders in 600SS or FX should be able to jump over to 600 GP bikes.


05-15-2008, 10:39 AM	#5
PeteN95 Zone Head Joined: Jan 2008 From: Lake Stevens, WA I Ride: Suzuki SV1000N, CRF450R, XR100	With most MotoGP bikes being 800cc 4 cylinders, making the new class for 400cc twins might save the factories some $s? And they should make about the same power as 250 2 strokes.