MotoGP vs WSBK

**Wingnut** · 30th June 2010, 07:07

Its quite interesting to see just how close they are:

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/161...gp_v_wsbk.html

**White trash** · 30th June 2010, 08:03

I certainly hope Suzuki take some pretty big notice.

**onearmedbandit** · 30th June 2010, 08:41

Originally Posted by White trash

I certainly hope Suzuki take some pretty big notice.

Do you really think it'll make any difference.

**White trash** · 30th June 2010, 09:20

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

Do you really think it'll make any difference.

They've gotta be asking themselves how the hell they can make a modified production bike go only .2 seconds a lap slower than bloody prototype racer, surely. Doesn't make a whole lotta sense.

**onearmedbandit** · 30th June 2010, 09:32

Originally Posted by White trash

They've gotta be asking themselves how the hell they can make a modified production bike go only .2 seconds a lap slower than bloody prototype racer, surely. Doesn't make a whole lotta sense.

You'd hope so. But did they really need a website to tell them that lol, you'd hope that they knew that things were a bit fishy already. Here's hoping that they get a big injection of R & D cash.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 30th June 2010, 10:41

I think Suzuki need to realize that they can't make the v-four work...and do as Yamaha do. Make the GP bike an across the frame four. It's what Suzuki do best.

**Cleve** · 30th June 2010, 10:49

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

I think Suzuki need to realize that they can't make the v-four work...and do as Yamaha do. Make the GP bike an across the frame four. It's what Suzuki do best.

agree - maybe they will do that when it converts back up to the 1000cc's

**imdying** · 30th June 2010, 10:50

Originally Posted by White trash

They've gotta be asking themselves how the hell they can make a modified production bike go only .2 seconds a lap slower than bloody prototype racer, surely. Doesn't make a whole lotta sense.

To be fair, it's 1200cc vs 800cc. Another way to look at is how come Ducati can only go 0.2 second faster a lap with a 50% larger engine?

**Crasherfromwayback** · 30th June 2010, 11:04

Originally Posted by Cleve

agree - maybe they will do that when it converts back up to the 1000cc's

And maybe (if they're still using Mitsubishi electronics) simply admit defeat and use Webber Marelli electronics like every other factory.

**onearmedbandit** · 30th June 2010, 11:05

Originally Posted by imdying

To be fair, it's 1200cc vs 800cc. Another way to look at is how come Ducati can only go 0.2 second faster a lap with a 50% larger engine?

I think that's a typo on the website, as all the other comparisons are like for like. Regardless, the GSVR is doing the same laptimes as the 1000cc Production based bikes, whereas the other MotoGP contenders are a clear 2s ahead. Suzuki need to pull finger. I don't care if it's the engine, the chassis, the rider or the way the sun comes up in the morning, something must be done.

**Oscar** · 30th June 2010, 12:14

It will be interesting to see how Moto1 lap times compare to SBK.
I see there's already some prototypes in testing: http://www.twowheelsblog.com/post/44...r-brno-gp-test

That BMW SBK motor in a prototype frame could be interesting...