How much does a motocross bike weigh?

Answer 1

MotoGP bikes are a one-of-a-kind prototype in which every part is custom made. It's nearly impossible to put a value on a GP motorcycle - though one way to get an idea is to take a look at what it would cost to lease one from a manufacturer: it is in the neighborhood of $3 million a year. The lease price is around the actual value. They are made in single-digit numbers, and the development costs run in the tens of millions of dollars, so a round figure of $2-3 million would be a fair appraisal. The complexity of a Moto GP bike is truly staggering. Many of the bikes have TWO crankshafts to make them gyroscopically neutral. Most also have GPS data of every last square inch of every last track on the schedule, as well as the camber/slope of each corner, so that the onboard computer can apportion just the right amount of engine power to the rear wheel for where the bike is on the track/how hard or soft the tire is/how much grip is available, etc. By understanding this, it is EASY to see how these incredible machines can each be worth $3 million dollars.

Answer 2

A free style Motocross bike can be 50-150 lbs or 22.8-68.2kg, depending on size.

Answer 3

The exact figures are not released by the teams for the prototype machines, although 'rough' figures are released to the media. How accurate these are, is unknown.

The press estimate that it is between 230hp and 250hp, although some go as high as 280hp.

The different manufacturers will vary in hp. For example, the Ducati will be higher than the Honda.

The most official figures are from Karel Abraham's Ducati Desmosedici GP12, released by his team of, 250hp.

The Repsol Honda Press Pack released that its 2012 bike would be a, "230hp engine".

Answer 4

Weights Minimum Weight - MotoGP Class # of Cylinders 2004 Min 2007 Min Difference 2 Cylinder 135 kg 137 kg 2 kg 3 Cylinder 135 kg 140.5 kg 5.5 kg 4 Cylinder 145 kg 148 kg 3 kg 5 Cylinder 145 kg 155.5 kg 10.5 kg 6 Cylinder 155 kg 163 kg 8 kg

• In 2005, fuel tank capacity was reduced by 2 litres to 24 litres
• In 2006, fuel tank capacity was reduced by a further 2 litres to 22 litres
• From 2007 onwards and for a minimum period of five years, FIM has regulated in MotoGP class that two-stroke bikes will no longer be allowed, and engines will be limited to 800 cc four-strokes. The maximum fuel capacity will be 21 litres.

Answer 5

2 million $ + to produce a MotoGP bike. MotoGP bikes are not for sale to anyone & any price. When a new model is developed, the old prototype is destroyed.

Answer 6

Casey Stoners Ducati Desmosedici GP9 has a power to weight ratio of 1554bhp pre tonne... Incredible, compared to around 1250bhp per tonne in Lewis Hamiltons Mclaren F1 car!

Answer 7

The minimum weight regulation for 2012 is 157kg, so most manufacturers will aim for this weight.

Answer 8

Moto GP bikes are prototypes, and therefore one of a kind bikes, so you can not accurately put a price on them, but it has been estimated that they cost around $2-3 million to make.