Numbers on the sidewall refer to the size of the tyre on the wheel and width of the tyre when inflated. Simon von Bromley / Our Media Joan Mir to miss German Grand Prix". motogp.com. Dorna Sports. 13 June 2023 . Retrieved 13 June 2023. Indian, since Polaris Industries took over, has been pumping out magnificent-looking motorcycles with performance specs to match. The Scout was their first model to reboot the Indian name.

a b "Bradl, Pedrosa and Pirro set for Misano wildcards". motogp.com. Dorna Sports. 6 September 2023 . Retrieved 7 September 2023.

The Allez line-up now consists of just two models (plus the Allez Sprint). The higher spec Allez Sport has ten speeds and hydraulic disc brakes, but there's a big jump in price for what's otherwise the same spec as the base model Allez. Geometry is the key factor here. A full-on race bike will put you in a more bent-over riding position, with your head and shoulders lower down over the handlebar. That’s great when you have a need for speed, reducing your frontal profile to lower your wind resistance but can be uncomfortable, particularly for a beginner.

Remy Gardner joins WorldSBK grid for 2023 with GRT Yamaha". worldsbk.com. 15 September 2022. Archived from the original on 15 September 2022 . Retrieved 16 September 2022.

What to consider when buying a road bike

No doubt this is the King of the Road, and we all know the real King (Elvis) loved his big boy touring Harley’s. Wearing form-fitting clothing is also an easy way to make yourself faster on the bike, if that interests you, as it is more aerodynamic than baggy clothing. With wider tires it's possible to run a lower tire pressure for more comfort and added grip. Wider tires can be as fast as or faster than narrower widths as well. Binder renews KTM deal until 2024". motogp.com. Dorna Sports. 1 June 2021. Archived from the original on 30 June 2022 . Retrieved 30 June 2022. Sprint races were introduced at all Grands Prix. Sprint races were held at 15:00 on the Saturday of each Grand Prix weekend and were approximately 50% of the total race distance. Points were awarded to the top 9 finishers on a 12–9–7–6–5–4–3–2–1 basis, similar to the system being used in Superbike World Championship Superpole races. The grids for both the Sprint race and the Grand Prix race were set from qualifying, which retained its Q1–Q2 format. There was also one less practice session and the warm-up session as a result. [90] [91] Sprint race wins are not considered as regular Grands Prix wins and instead would have their own "Sprint race wins" statistic. [92]

Bautista set for Grand Prix of Malaysia wildcard". motogp.com. Dorna Sports. 10 August 2023 . Retrieved 10 August 2023.Disc brakes have largely taken over on road bikes and all but the lowest priced bikes are now in general disc brake only, although some more expensive bikes still offer you the option to choose disc or rim brakes. The main electronic systems are Shimano Di2, Campagnolo Wireless and SRAM eTap AXS, which all offer 12 speeds. a b "Oliveira withdraws from upcoming French GP". motogp.com. Dorna Sports. 4 May 2023 . Retrieved 4 May 2023. The asphalt-bias set-up makes the XL750 Transalp noticeably more involving to ride on the smooth stuff, while the frisky new 755cc twin-cylinder engine punches above its size with a competitive 91bhp. As with all Honda's, fit and finish are second to none, it's brimming with simple but clever gadgetry, and it is both comfortable and practical. We even think it's handsome, if understated. It doesn’t come cheap; maybe that is why it is considered the ultimate bike for many, as it takes you a lifetime to work your way up to afford one.

Alloy rims are generally cheaper and will feature on many complete road bikes. They are usually heavier than their carbon counterparts although lightweight alloy options are available. a b "FIRST LOOK: RNF Aprilia unveil 2023 MotoGP bike for Raul Fernandez, Miguel Oliveira". crash.net. Crash.Net. 20 March 2023 . Retrieved 16 November 2023. Weather conditions oblige cancellation of MotoGP™ Tissot Sprint". Dorna Sports. 22 October 2023 . Retrieved 22 October 2023. Ushering in a new era for Suzuki, the GSX-8S not only has to defeat its rivals but it has to live up to a much loved predecessor at the same time. The keenly-anticipated, (very) long awaited successor to the venerable SV650, the Suzuki GSX-8S is not merely a significant addition to the mid-size naked segment, it's a huge moment for Suzuki too.Valencia renews agreement with MotoGP until 2026". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 20 February 2020. Archived from the original on 12 May 2021 . Retrieved 20 February 2020. As for groupset brands, Shimano gearing is the most common, but the other major options are SRAM and Campagnolo. Shimano’s top end groupsets, Dura-Ace, Ultegra and 105 have a 12-speed cassette, while less expensive bikes may come with 10-speed Tiagra, 9-speed Sora or 8-speed Claris. For this reason, it is clear Suzuki has worked hard on the finer details of the new GSX-8S and the result is indeed an accomplished model that succeeds in breathing a bit of fresh air into the firm's line-up. Electronic gears benefit from reliable shifting. There's no cable tension at play here. If you've suffered a hand injury, the ease of changing gear with the press of a button could be appealing. a b "Sprint races to be introduced at all Grands Prix from 2023". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 20 August 2022. Archived from the original on 20 August 2022 . Retrieved 21 August 2022.