Earlier this month MotoGP introduced the framework for its 2027 guidelines revolution, which is headlined by a change from 1000cc to 850cc engines and a discount in aerodynamics.
The intention of MotoGP’s guidelines reset is to enhance the on-track spectacle, whereas additionally turning into extra highway related, sustainable and cost-effective.
Nevertheless, the transfer to a small engine components has led to fears that MotoGP bikes may find yourself slower than the production-based machines utilized in WSBK.
FIM president Viegas states new guidelines shall be introduced in for WSBK within the subsequent few years to make sure that speeds are stored beneath management and MotoGP stays the quickest two wheel sequence on the planet.
“Clearly we wish to have MotoGP on prime and Superbikes… it was meant to be inventory bikes with some modifications,” he stated on the French GP.
“And we’ve additionally began working two years in the past in altering the laws in Superbikes.
“Some issues will occur very, very quickly, however in a approach that we hold a distance between MotoGP and Superbikes.
“We’re speaking with all of the producers. We nonetheless have extra producers in Superbikes than we do in MotoGP.
“There’s additionally nice work being completed and a coessential answer [is coming].”
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How do MotoGP and WSBK speeds evaluate?
On the present WSBK calendar, there are at present seven tracks that additionally host MotoGP rounds.
Beneath is a comparability between pole laps for every sequence at these seven venues and the quickest race lap for every.
There are some caveats to contemplate, mainly the distinction in tyres. Whereas Michelin’s vary of rubber for a MotoGP weekend is normal for each session, WSBK makes use of qualifying tyres and has out there a softer compound for the dash race.
Monitor comparability:
Phillip Island
MotoGP: Qualifying lap file – 1m27.246s; Race lap file – 1m28.108s
WSBK: Qualifying lap file – 1m27.916s; Race lap information – 1m28.564s
Barcelona
MotoGP: Qualifying lap file – 1m38.639s; Race lap file – 1m39.939s
WSBK: Qualifying lap file – 1m39.489s; Race lap file – 1m40.955s
Assen
MotoGP: Qualifying lap file – 1m31.472s; Race lap file – 1m32.500s
WSBK: Qualifying lap file – 1m32.934s; Race lap file – 1m33.620s
Aragon
MotoGP: Qualifying lap file – 1m46.069s; Race lap file – 1m48.089s
WSBK: Qualifying lap file – 1m47.973s; Race lap file – 1m49.028s
Algarve
MotoGP: Qualifying lap file – 1m37.226s; Race lap file – 1m38.872s
WSBK: Qualifying lap file – 1m39.610s; Race lap file – 1m38.826s
Jerez
MotoGP: Qualifying lap file – 1m36.170s; Race lap file – 1m37.449s
WSBK: Qualifying lap file – 1m38.247s; Race lap file – 1m39.004s
