MOTO GP-THROUGH THE LEAVES OF HISTORY

The history of moto gp gives us a clear picture that the Moto gp has undergone considerable remolding through the years. The recent times have seen a drastic change in the whole outlook of moto gp. From 1970 to 2002, in the 500 cc class, the only specification was that the number of cylinders should not be more than four. There was no rule about the type of engine, whether 2-stroke or 4 stroke. As a result, all the competitors preferred 2-stroke engines. The reason behind this decision was the abundant power release of the 2-stroke engines.

It was in 2002, the authorities started making decisions against using 2-stroke engines. This can be considered as the beginning of the end of 2-stroke engines in the history of moto gp. The first move from the part of the conducting authorities was that, they gave the freedom for manufacturers to select either 2-stroke or 4-stroke, provided if they are selecting 2-stroke it should be 500cc or below and if they select 4-stroke it should be 990cc or below. The engine configuration was not a matter of questions. It was left to the manufacturers to decide. The extra power offer of 490cc has made the 4-stroke machines more exiting to the manufacturers, and this in turn has lead to discarding the 2-stroke factor.

Due to this significant change in the rules, by the season of 2003, the moto gp field has completely avoided the 2-stroke machines. This was the condition in case of 500cc category. The 125cc and 250cc classes are still reigned exclusively by 2-stroke machines. In the 2007 season the engine capacity was re assessed to a less amount of 800cc. This less capacity will be prevailing till 2011. In 2012 the engine capacity will again be revised, most probably to 1000cc. the flag rule, which was introduced in the season of 2005 was also a major change that could be note worthy in the history of moto gp.