In 2007, the MotoGP class had its maximum engine displacement capacity reduced to 800cc for a minimum of five years.

May 11, 2024 · Then in 2012, when we reverted from 800cc to the current 1000cc specification, we introduced a maximum bore which was targeted at making the engines more road-relevant, more sustainable and...

Mar 5, 2024 · As such, although not yet official, MotoGP manufacturers say they have agreed to re-enter an 800cc era (850cc to be precise), alongside reduced aerodynamics and a ban on ride-height devices...

Aug 21, 2023 · During the 800cc era the bikes were starved for fuel, the tire war turned into a control tire, and the era of free engine design had yielded bore-cylinder rules. Rossi and Burgess played themselves trying to fix the Ducati in 2011, which didn’t help viewership or Ducati.

May 9, 2016 · In MotoGP, the cost of the switch from 990cc to 800cc has been catastrophic. It transformed MotoGP machines from torquey, tyre-smoking monsters into revvy little nightmares. The 800s have...

Mar 5, 2024 · The 800cc era did see fresh faces emerge at the top, with Casey Stoner and Jorge Lorenzo winning their premier-class world championships alongside Valentino Rossi. But despite countering Rossi’s dominance, the racing spectacle declined overall, with a huge gap appearing between the factory and satellite teams.

Nov 16, 2023 · Motorsport.com has learned that MotoGP manufacturers are working on reducing the displacement of the current bikes for 2027 as a measure to reduce speed and increase safety. The current...

Mar 30, 2022 · After five years of 800cc racing, MotoGP engine capacity will increase back up to 1000cc this season. Here's a look at how each manufacturer reacted to the previous capacity change, from 990cc...

Nov 7, 2023 · MotoGP will hope that the single ECU, introduced since 2016, will avoid the 800cc mistakes of the past. Aerodynamics are also expected to be cut back for the next five-year contract cycle...

Sep 18, 2021 · The 800cc engines acted pretty much like a 500cc after it used a few lines of cocaine while it was getting its daily shot of steroids. Without the electronics to back it up, those bikes would crash half the racers every race even on the best conditions.