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Developments Banned for 2020 and 2021 MotoGP Seasons

The Grand Prix Commission (GPC) announced bans for development in the 2020 and 2021 MotoGP seasons.
They seek to control the costs in an economy affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Teams will need to start with their homologated 2020 specs.

The Grand Prix Commission (GPC) announced sweeping changes including banning further developments for the 2020 and 2021 MotoGP seasons.

These bans seek to cut development costs in a year when economies around the world are ravaged by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Consequently, all six manufacturers involved in the MotoGP class will have to start the rest of the season (should it take place at all) with the engines they submitted to the GPC after the conclusion of the pre-season tests earlier this year.

Furthermore, the teams will also have to start the 2021 season with the 2020 spec engines.

The development freeze goes beyond the engines, as well. Aerodynamic developments have likewise been banned. The GPC will only accept the specs submitted to them in March this year.

The GPC is doing to keep a level playing field when racing gets away again. Otherwise, the more affluent manufacturers may keep developing their bikes throughout this lockdown period and suddenly show up with a whole bunch of new stuff.

Manufacturers currently involved in MotoGP are Aprilia, Ducati, KTM, Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha.

The GPC has also extended the bans to the Moto2 and Moto3 classes.

VIDEO: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R hitting 17,000RPM on the dyno!

At this point, we all know that Kawasaki Indonesia has been aggressively promoting its upcoming 250cc beast, the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R. A number of episodes have been released on YouTube giving fans a sneak peek at what the 250cc four-cylinder sports bike is made of, and their latest dyno run is certainly giving us some really good vibes. (more…)

Who’s the new owner of Norton? TVS Motor Company!

A lot of trouble and issues have been looming surrounding one of the oldest motorcycle brands hailing from the UK, Norton. After falling into administration and having struggled with major financial issues, India’s TVS Motor Company has come to save the day the by acquiring them as one of their own. The price? Around RM87 million. (more…)

Top Bike Prep Tips from a MotoGP Mechanic!

When it comes to preparing your beloved motorcycles for optimum riding experience, you would want to get some advice from a professional. And if you’re looking for the best ones, there’s a very good chance that you’ll find some in the MotoGP™ paddock (because they only work with the best to obtain great results). (more…)

Ducati PJ gets hit with flash flood – here’s the real story!

Photos and videos of Ducati PJ being hit with flash flood are going viral all across social media platforms not just here in Malaysia, but around the world. Sudden heavy rain that drowned the area yesterday afternoon caused water levels at the nearby storm drain (connected to the nearby Penchala river) to rise and spill over into surrounding areas, including the new Ducati PJ showroom next to the Federal Highway. (more…)

New Benelli TnT600i (BN600i) Pictures Leaked?

Pictures of a new The Benelli TnT600i (or BN600i in other markets) were seemingly leaked over the internet.
The new bike shows aesthetic changes.
Mechanical parts look the same.

Pictures of a new The Benelli TnT600i (or BN600i in other markets) were seemingly leaked over the internet.

The new bike shows aesthetic changes, while the rest of its parts look status quo.

Starting from the front, the “new” bike will have a twin headlamp setup, differing from the current type which has been in circulation for a long time. The fuel tank also appears to have changed.

Apart from that, the exhaust silencers are no longer sited under the seat and are instead underslung under the engine. Doing so may save some weight as well as giving the bike a more centralized center of gravity.

With the silencers relocated, the tailsection looks tidier and a splash guard is mounted on the swingarm. It might carry the number plate plus turnsignals a la MV Agusta Brutale.

There is also speculation that this bike will receive a new TFT screen, which remains to be seen. Benelli has stuck with the conventional analogue RPM meter and an LCD screen for too long.

That howling inline-Four engine looks the same, although the exhaust headers are now aligned and parallel to each other.

We just hope that the previous random starting problems have been sorted.