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The premier class of the world championship, it is held for four-stroke 1000 cc prototypes that deliver about 280 hp. The category was introduced in 2002 as a successor to the 500 class which was run with half-litre two-stroke bikes
MotoGPRiders will be able to choose from 4 different compound options instead of the usual 3 and will...18 Nov 2020
MotoGPThe French tire dealer will have to face low temperatures and the risk of rain in its home GP: “We...07 Oct 2020- MotoGPTaramasso: "We have the range of tyres to do that". Hard compound front will be asymmetrical22 Sep 2020
MotoGPNew asphalt on the Italian circuit and an extra (asymmetric) tire for the riders. Taramasso: “It’s...08 Sep 2020
MotoGPMichelin's response: "It was an error of judgement on their part. As in 2016, the tyre is new and...24 Aug 2020
MotoGPThe Michelin manager: "Valentino leans out of the bike less than the other riders and therefore...18 Jul 2020
MotoGPFor the first time the riders will use the brand new rear tyre in the race which will be put to the...13 Jul 2020
MotoGP"For Jerez and Le Mans, we have tyres for extreme temperatures. The double race? I expect 15 riders...04 Jul 2020
MotoGP"We need a certain calendar to plan production. The new rear tyre will be an advantage for everyone...17 Apr 2020
MotoGPThe first time that the new Michelin Power Slick rear tyre was tested in the field was in the...09 Jan 2020
MotoGPTemperatures can be very low in the morning, but tyres struggle to cool on the left side:...11 Nov 2019
MotoGPPiero Taramasso: "tyres have to take on abrasive asphalt and very varied weather conditions, we're...30 Oct 2019
MotoGPThe MotoGP riders will participate in a short test with the 2020 tyre over the race weekend....22 Oct 2019
MotoGPThe Chang International Circuit tends to overheat rear tires with a particular construction, also...30 Sep 2019
MotoGPTaramasso: "we have the right tyres to do it". For the first time, the MotoE will feature two races...09 Sep 2019
MotoGPThe English circuit has been completely repaved and tests weren't carried out. Four tire options...19 Aug 2019
MotoGPThe Michelin MotoGP manager chastises Rins and explains the 15" lost between the 2018 and 2019...05 Aug 2019
MotoGPTaramasso: "This track causes a lot of stress to tires, but we know our range will work the best it...29 Jul 2019
