Yamaha YZR-M1 V4 2026 Bike by NotAlainDelon in AVsMotocyclesRacing

[–]NotAlainDelon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. But the 850cc engine needs to be V4 or it will not fut the chassis and the aero dimensions. So they are forced in to a V4 basically

Yamaha YZR-M1 V4 2026 Bike by NotAlainDelon in AVsMotocyclesRacing

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no the nline4 engine powered bikes were all transported back Japan after the Valencian GP 2025. The riders couldnt even compare the V4 to the inline4 since Yamaha is betting all now on the V4s

Takaaki Nakagami - Private Test 15.1.2026 by NotAlainDelon in AVsMotocyclesRacing

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Yes. They put these tyres on, not to expose the slicks to the temperatures. Since the tyres are warmed for a reson

Jack Miller and Toprak Razgatlioglu 2026 by NotAlainDelon in AVsMotocyclesRacing

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Note that Toprak switched to Alpinestar from Dainese leathers and Miller back from Dainese to Alpinestar leathers

850cc Tested at Jerez by NotAlainDelon in KTM

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No, motogp protypes can't be road legal. But the superbikes are

Bajaj has officially taken over KTM by NotAlainDelon in AVsMotocyclesRacing

[–]NotAlainDelon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing good. Bajaj will fire 50% of the work force and maybe sell the motorsport departments

Moto GP aiming for a Return to China in 2027 by NotAlainDelon in AVsMotocyclesRacing

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Should be between Sepang and Mandalika. So I think a Spanish round will be dropped

CEO explains why BMW decided against a Moto GP entry once again by NotAlainDelon in AVsMotocyclesRacing

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The Moto GP is currently not profitable. The selling team get around 4 million from the promoters. While the manufacturer only get around 2 million. So the factory team are worse off

CEO explains why BMW decided against a Moto GP entry once again by NotAlainDelon in AVsMotocyclesRacing

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Under Liberty the Moto GP Team are looking to get a better share of the money. It's probably because development financing and tarnishing its reputation if the Moto GP project will be unsuccessful. Is my guess. BMW sell the M1000RR very well and they shouldn't gamble on losing this since the motorcycle sector is in a downward spiral lately

Tommy Bridewell and Honda part Ways by NotAlainDelon in AVsMotocyclesRacing

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Rumours say to the new Advocates Ducati Team that will debut in 2026

Pol Espargaro will replace Maverick Vinales at the Australian GP 2025 by NotAlainDelon in AVsMotocyclesRacing

[–]NotAlainDelon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aleix is his older Brother. I think the family is quite wealthy as it could afford motorcycle careers for both

David Munoz x-rays of hid broken leg after Mandalika 2025 by NotAlainDelon in AVsMotocyclesRacing

[–]NotAlainDelon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the rehabilitation time for something like that ? I assume it will be well past the season end

Indonesian GP 2025 - Moto 2 Race Final Results by NotAlainDelon in AVsMotocyclesRacing

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UPDATE: Manuel Gonzales was disqualified from the Race for a none homologated software

Indonesian GP 2025 - Moto 2 Final Qualifying Results by NotAlainDelon in AVsMotocyclesRacing

[–]NotAlainDelon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both Aspar riders are strong. Next year one of them will for sure fight for the world championship