Being a MotoGP rider is really cool. It is not easy to become a racer in this prestigious motorcycle racing event in the world. This racing activity requires high skills and a great team. But there are interesting facts behind it all that we rarely know, here are some interesting facts about MotoGP.
- MotoGP riders race at an average speed of 160km/h when racing
MotoGP’s maximum speed can reach 350km/h, but MotoGP riders will not always pace it to maximum speed. On average, MotoGP riders ride their bikes at 160km/h.
- Lost 2 liters of sweat when racing
While on the track, the combination of intense physical demands and a challenging match environment makes MotoGP a grueling sport. Smith revealed that at the corner, the racer only had a 55-degree slope, as a result the contact between the tires and the road was not greater than a 50-cent penny coin. “Racing feels worse when racing under the sun. Because it adds heat stress to the body, and we can lose up to two litres of sweat in 45 minutes of the game.” Smith explained.
- Travel the world 9 months a year
One MotoGP season consists of 21 series. MotoGP riders need to be ready to go to all parts of the world. In the first series they started in Asia, continuing to the American continent then the European continent.
- Riding a motorcycle with a minimum weight of 157 kilograms
MotoGP riders ride a 157-kilogram bike, that weight is beyond the weight of the rider and the equipment worn by the rider.
- Wearing a race suit with extra protection
Inside one MotoGP shirt, it is equipped with protection in every potentially dangerous area. Among them are shoulder protection, elbows, hands, body to toe.