Technology Changes Over The Years In Motorcycle Racing |
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File under Racing
Author: Mike Werner
Location: Normandy, France
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French motorcycle magazine Moto-Revue  published an interesting article on the evolution of technology in motorcycle racing in a 30 years time span. Here's a summary:
| MotoGP | 1978 | 2007 | | Horsepower | 125 | 220 | | Weight | 127 | 148 | | Top Speed | 280 kph | 339 Kph | | 1 liter fuel range | 4.5 kms | 7 kms | | Curve Lean Angle | 55° | 62° | | | | | | Trial | 1974 | 2007 | | Obstacle height | 80 cm | 310 cm | | Turn circle | 300 cm | 140 cm | | | | | | Motocross | 1980 | 2007 | | Jump distance | 10 meters | 30 meters |
If performance increases the same over the next 30 years, we'll be seeing motorcycle running at 500 kph, leaning 90° and jumping 100 meters.
Via: Moto Revue
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