Grand Prix Motorcycles and Championships
Overview
- Grand Prix motorcycles are specially designed racing machines.
- These motorcycles are not available for purchase by the general public.
- They cannot be legally ridden on public roads.
- Different from production-based categories like Superbike World Championship and Isle of Man TT Races.
MotoGP
- The top division in Grand Prix motorcycle racing.
- Known as MotoGP since 2002, marking the start of the four-stroke era.
- Previously, the largest class was the 500cc.
Championship Classes
- The championship is divided into four classes:
- MotoGP, Moto2, and Moto3 use four-stroke engines.
- MotoE features electric motorcycles.
Historical Context
- The World Championship has an official status across all classes.
Notable Riders
- Giacomo Agostini:
- Most successful in Grand Prix history.
- Holds 15 titles and 122 race wins.
- Top-flight series record with eight titles.
- Valentino Rossi:
- Holds seven titles in the top flight.
- Record for most top-flight race wins with 89 as of 2023.
- Marc Márquez:
- Active rider with six top-flight titles.
Additional Information
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