Tight Race
Some call this the best superbike race of the decade
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8. silly_sy commented 12 years ago
i know this is superbike and not moto gp but i would still like to say R.I.P to Marco Simoncelli who died racing this sunday.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Simoncelli
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Simoncelli
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10. sux2bu commented 12 years ago
There is virtually no difference in the skill level between moto gp and superbike. In moto gp the bikes are purpose built for racing and are not available to the public ,while superbike bikes are production models that have been modified for racing.
Rossi's current team mate Nicky Hayden raced and won the championship in superbike and then switched to moto gp and bested Rossi to win the championship in 2006.
Rossi's current team mate Nicky Hayden raced and won the championship in superbike and then switched to moto gp and bested Rossi to win the championship in 2006.
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11. Highmeadow commented 12 years ago
#10 - I wouldn't say that, the gp bikes are harder to ride, all superbike riders will say so. You have to be more fit to handle the higher forces generated by the gp technology. And absolutely, RIP Marco, Motogp lost a little of it's colour and excitement on Sunday. So sad.
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12. sux2bu commented 12 years ago
#11 You have it exactly backwards. World superbike requires more muscle to handle the bike since they do not use traction control and anti-wheelie control. This difference makes WSB much more entertaining for the fans and more fun for the riders. Rossi has loudly complained about all the electronic controls on moto gp bikes and would like the rules changed to give the riders more control of the bike.He is looking at eventually going to WSB.
Moto gp and WSB engines develop about the same horsepower (220 hp) but the superbikes are a bit heavier. On some tracks a superbike will turn times within two seconds of a moto gp bike,so they are very close.
Here is a good read on the comparison.
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/749/5703/Motorcycle-Article/World-Superbike-vs--MotoGP-Editorial.aspx
Moto gp and WSB engines develop about the same horsepower (220 hp) but the superbikes are a bit heavier. On some tracks a superbike will turn times within two seconds of a moto gp bike,so they are very close.
Here is a good read on the comparison.
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/749/5703/Motorcycle-Article/World-Superbike-vs--MotoGP-Editorial.aspx
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13. Usdevildoggmc commented 12 years ago
woooww... no dangerous moves??? ALL OF IT IS DANGEROUS Awesome race.
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15. sux2bu commented 12 years ago
#11 You have it exactly backwards. World superbike requires more muscle to handle the bike since they do not use traction control and anti-wheelie control. This difference makes WSB much more entertaining for the fans and more fun for the riders. Rossi has loudly complained about all the electronic controls on moto gp bikes and would like the rules changed to give the riders more control of the bike.He is looking at eventually going to WSB.
Moto gp and WSB engines develop about the same horsepower (220 hp) but the superbikes are a bit heavier. On some tracks a superbike will turn times within two seconds of a moto gp bike,so they are very close.
Here is a good read on the comparison.
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/749/5703/Motorcycle-Article/World-Superbike-vs--MotoGP-Editorial.aspx
Moto gp and WSB engines develop about the same horsepower (220 hp) but the superbikes are a bit heavier. On some tracks a superbike will turn times within two seconds of a moto gp bike,so they are very close.
Here is a good read on the comparison.
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/749/5703/Motorcycle-Article/World-Superbike-vs--MotoGP-Editorial.aspx
+41 1. Burimi commented 12 years ago