Got some interesting info about MotoGP costs....
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Got some interesting info about MotoGP costs....
Reading up on the specs of the Kawasaki, aka the fastest last place bike in GP. The value of the parts are unbelievable.....as follows
Fr wheel £2800 ($5040)
Rr wheel £2800
Frame £32,000 ($57600)
Engine £220,000 ($396000)
Bodywork £18,000 ($32400)
This comes from the bill when one was totaled in that hideous accident down the back straight. $200 for my fairing doesn't seem like a big deal anymore
Fr wheel £2800 ($5040)
Rr wheel £2800
Frame £32,000 ($57600)
Engine £220,000 ($396000)
Bodywork £18,000 ($32400)
This comes from the bill when one was totaled in that hideous accident down the back straight. $200 for my fairing doesn't seem like a big deal anymore
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Re: Got some interesting info about MotoGP costs.... (Luke)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Luke »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Reading up on the specs of the Kawasaki, aka the fastest last place bike in GP. The value of the parts are unbelievable.....as follows
Fr wheel £2800 ($5040)
Rr wheel £2800
Frame £32,000 ($57600)
Engine £220,000 ($396000)
Bodywork £18,000 ($32400)
This comes from the bill when one was totaled in that hideous accident down the back straight. $200 for my fairing doesn't seem like a big deal anymore
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Thats because they figure in their R&D.
Fr wheel £2800 ($5040)
Rr wheel £2800
Frame £32,000 ($57600)
Engine £220,000 ($396000)
Bodywork £18,000 ($32400)
This comes from the bill when one was totaled in that hideous accident down the back straight. $200 for my fairing doesn't seem like a big deal anymore
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Thats because they figure in their R&D.
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Re: Got some interesting info about MotoGP costs.... (ScareyH22A)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ScareyH22A »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Thats because they figure in their R&D.</TD></TR></TABLE>
And One-Off items are very not cheap.
Thats because they figure in their R&D.</TD></TR></TABLE>
And One-Off items are very not cheap.
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Re: Got some interesting info about MotoGP costs.... (ScareyH22A)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ScareyH22A »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Thats because they figure in their R&D.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I am sure Marchesini figure in their R&D with all things, but $10K for wheels is steep, carbon or not.
Thats because they figure in their R&D.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I am sure Marchesini figure in their R&D with all things, but $10K for wheels is steep, carbon or not.
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Re: Got some interesting info about MotoGP costs.... (kengs)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kengs »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I was thinking those costs are representative of the low end of the MotoGP paddock.</TD></TR></TABLE>
ya, i am sure the factory bikes are in the several millions to put together, after R&D are factored in.
ya, i am sure the factory bikes are in the several millions to put together, after R&D are factored in.
What is this crap?
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Re: Got some interesting info about MotoGP costs.... (smokee)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by smokee »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ya, i am sure the factory bikes are in the several millions to put together, after R&D are factored in.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah thats just the cost to fab ONE part AFTER millions have been spent on R&D and tooling. exactly.
check out this months cycle world for the cover story and the cost of designing a new bike.
yeah thats just the cost to fab ONE part AFTER millions have been spent on R&D and tooling. exactly.
check out this months cycle world for the cover story and the cost of designing a new bike.
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