Moto2 & Moto3 power/weight?

[kumpy]

Can someone please tell me what weights and HP those MotoGP2 & MotoGP3 bikes are making?? Can't find it on the internet. I'm just wondering how far is the MotoGP2 bikes compared to AMA supersport class or even my own R6?

[backinthesaddle]

Thinking the moto2 bikes make less power than world super sport bikes but weigh less. Not much of an answer but figure honda builds all the moto 2 engines the same for consistency between motors, and need to have decent reliability between rebuilds, while in wss teams are all pushing the limits to gain a hp edge.

[a13x]

Moto2 bikes put out around 125hp at the wheel.
AMA DSB bikes are 120-125
WSB SS bikes are 140-145

My Graves R6 on pump gas is 122. :-D

[jcbell1007]

I remember reading an article where I thought they were putting the Moto3 bikes north of 45 hp. At the time I remember thinking that as huge for a 250 single but I could be wrong.

[carsick]

I thought I heard the commentators on Moto3 mention that the bikes were about 54hp. I was appalled how fast they go with that little power!
A little looking yields-
From the MotoGP site, weight of bike PLUS rider is
148kg(325lb) minimum with 55+hp for Moto3,
215 kg(473lb) minimum with 140+hp for Moto 2,

and 157 kg(346lb) BIKE ONLY with 240hp for MotoGP.

Guess my 250kg SV with rider at 65hp is a little outclassed!

[kumpy]

I'm a little confused how a Moto2 weights 473lbs while MotoGP weights 352lbs??? How is a Moto2 bike heavier than MotoGP???

I thought I heard the commentators on Moto3 mention that the bikes were about 54hp. I was appalled how fast they go with that little power!
A little looking yields-
From the MotoGP site, weight of bike PLUS rider is
148kg(325lb) minimum with 55+hp for Moto3,
215 kg(473lb) minimum with 140+hp for Moto 2,
and 160 kg(352lb) with 240hp for MotoGP.

Guess my 250kg SV with rider at 65hp is a little outclassed!

[carsick]

I'm a little confused how a Moto2 weights 473lbs while MotoGP weights 352lbs??? How is a Moto2 bike heavier than MotoGP???

Again going back to race commentary, I have heard that the Moto2's are "much heavier and harder to turn than the other classes." I think I've answered your original query, compared to your R6 the Moto 2 bikes are lighter and have more power. Some of the info is here- URL="http://www.motogp.com/en/MotoGP+Basics/bikes"]http://www.motogp.com/en/MotoGP+Basics/bikes[/URL]
Further digging shows the Moto2 215kg limit was instituted for 2013, previously the bike had a min. weight of 135kg. I think the 160kg weight for MotoGP is the bike-only min. weight. It's very difficult to find reliable info about this that doesn't conflict. I've seen 157kg for Honda and Yamaha bike weights.

[CBR929RE]

the Moto2 engines are essentially HRC equipped CBR600RR engines. mid 120s for HP is the number I've heard.

[Jim]

Moto2 bikes put out around 125hp at the wheel.
AMA DSB bikes are 120-125
WSB SS bikes are 140-145

My Graves R6 on pump gas is 122. :-D

you missed the line about "jim, you need to come ride my bike"

[OreoGaborio]

Moto2 bikes put out around 125hp at the wheel.
AMA DSB bikes are 120-125
WSB SS bikes are 140-145

My Graves R6 on pump gas is 122. :-D

You'll never use all that power

you missed the line about "jim, you need to come ride my bike"

And you'll DEFINITELY never use all that power

[Jim]

i'm dying to fly out to CA and ride at Laguna

[OreoGaborio]

You & every other track junkie on the East coast

[Puppet]

I thought I heard the commentators on Moto3 mention that the bikes were about 54hp. I was appalled how fast they go with that little power!

Don't forget, in GP it's not just the engines. All 3 of the classes are specialty built racing chassis. Much more purpose built than the production stuff we have, or the stuff they're racing in AMA/WSBK/WSS. Makes a huge difference...ie...moto2 faster laps than WSS with 20 less hp

[z3dsp33d]

Factors to consider with all the horsepower numbers displayed in this thread. How the horsepower is measured. Horsepower could be measured at the crankshaft (yielding the highest numbers), the axle/brake, or the rear wheel. Still 240hp and sub 400 pounds is .

[backinthesaddle]

I measure horsepower by the silly grin on my face when twisting the throttle.

[a13x]

My #'s are at the wheel and my sources are solid.