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MotoGP Technology |  | Author: Neil Spalding
Publisher: David Bull Publishing
Category: Book
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Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 247607
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.6
ISBN: 189361879X
EAN: 9781893618794
ASIN: 189361879X
Publication Date: November 1, 2006
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Product Description
MotoGP is the premier class in motorcycle racing and it is there that the most sophisticated and alluring technology is found. For years Grand Prix motorcycle racing had featured prototype 500cc two-strokes, but the need for manufacturers to develop four-stroke technology led to the creation of the new championship formula in 2002, based on fire-breathing, 260bhp 990cc four-strokes. Competition is keen and factory teams guard their mechanical secrets and working practices very carefully. For these reasons it has been nearly impossible to closely examine bikes without bodywork or understand exactly how they are engineered and developed. Until this book. Author Neil Spalding's ability to spot subtle detail changes and incremental developments from the restricted confines of pit lane, and then to correctly determine how these modifictions affect performance earned him the grudging respect of top teams. Eventually, Neil was admintted into the inner sanctum of the elite racing departments and give unparalleled access to explore and photograph race bikes to prepare this book. The only restriction: he couldn't make public his information until the end of the 2006 season, the last year of the 990cc formula. This is the exciting story, told from the inside, of the most electrifying form of two-wheeled compeition and of the highly motivated designers, engineers, and mechanics who create these remarkable motorcycles.
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 MotoGP Technology October 25, 2009
R. A. GUZMAN (CA, USA)
Lots of pictures and information. An encyclopedia of the 990 era. It should provide years of enjoyment.
 Fantastic May 19, 2009
Eléonore et Raphaëlle (Amboise, France)
The kind of book i like : illustrated with nice pictures and computer drawings, easy to understand. Just one problem, as i am french, i would like the same in French...
Very good if you are a MotoGP fan. April 8, 2009
DeeMee (Alabama)
Quite good for MotoGP fans. Some good inside info. I do wish some of the technical stuff was more evenly done. Also wish it were more detailed in its exploration of these issues. Mostly it is a very light once over that leaves you wanting more. So the book is quite good and well worth having. But it is a triple rather than a home run which is why it only gets 4 stars.
Great purchase, great book February 6, 2009
M. Dyer (Houston, TX)
This book is very detailed and fun to look through. Thanks for a wonderful buying experience!
MotoGP technique understanding March 1, 2008
Henrik Rasmussen (Denmark)
The book is very godd at giving an basic overall understanding of the technique, and some of the challenges involved in MotoGP racing. Recommended for anyone who's interested in MotoGP and technique, but perhaps not looking for 4oo pages on valve techniques alone
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