Author Topic: Moto-E coming in 2019. (Read 1488 times)

TheBear · « **on:** December 12, 2017, 02:01:30 pm »

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/888181/1/energica-supply-motoe-machines

Sheepman · « **Reply #1 on:** December 12, 2017, 02:17:14 pm »

I am proudly old school......noisy mechanical engines, huge induction, massive revs, more massive slides,sneaky competing.....and a hell of a lot of red mist in between

The sound of silence in racing - not for me !

TheBear · « **Reply #2 on:** February 07, 2018, 08:16:13 pm »

MotoE bikes were shown to the media yesterday. Also some more info. There will be 18 on the grid, all made by the same manufacturer initially. There will be 5 10 lap races, all in Europe coinciding with the normal MotoGP program.

The noise? Some who watched the first few bikes test, were very excited. Due to the lack of engine noise, for the first time they realised these bikes make their tyres screech! Apparently all sorts of new noises. Brakes. Chains. I am not convinced yet, but it is the way the world is going and maybe in a few years 2SD can argue that Hitachi just makes better bikes than Bosch en klaar!

sidetrack · « **Reply #3 on:** February 07, 2018, 08:51:20 pm »

From good old Castrol R to this, not convinced but time stands still for no one $:-\$

Sheepman · « **Reply #4 on:** February 07, 2018, 08:55:58 pm »

Eina

Sithe · « **Reply #5 on:** February 22, 2018, 02:58:30 pm »

I saw a YouTube video of Loris Capirossi riding one these bikes on the track ... I'd rather watch paint dry

2StrokeDan · « **Reply #6 on:** February 22, 2018, 05:20:46 pm »

A nice break after the horrible sound of clattering poppet valves.

This has the potential of making MX racing so much cheaper?

TheBear · « **Reply #7 on:** February 23, 2018, 09:13:45 am »

Quote from: Sithe on February 22, 2018, 02:58:30 pm

I saw a YouTube video of Loris Capirossi riding one these bikes on the track ... I'd rather watch paint dry

Agreed. Until a awesome battle between two or three riders develop.

Buff · « **Reply #8 on:** February 23, 2018, 09:31:42 am »

We all thought MotoGP would die when they took away the 500cc 2T's... the same will happen here.

TheBear · « **Reply #9 on:** February 23, 2018, 12:52:53 pm »

Quote from: Buff on February 23, 2018, 09:31:42 am

We all thought MotoGP would die when they took away the 500cc 2T's... the same will happen here.

Yep!

Also this does not replace any other class, but ads a race to the day.

sidetrack · « **Reply #10 on:** February 23, 2018, 01:13:40 pm »

Quote from: 2StrokeDan on February 22, 2018, 05:20:46 pm

A nice break after the horrible sound of clattering poppet valves.

This has the potential of making MX racing so much cheaper?

What are poppet valves ?

Cracker · « **Reply #11 on:** February 23, 2018, 02:35:37 pm »

Quote from: sidetrack on February 23, 2018, 01:13:40 pm

Quote from: 2StrokeDan on February 22, 2018, 05:20:46 pm
A nice break after the horrible sound of clattering poppet valves.

This has the potential of making MX racing so much cheaper?
What are poppet valves ?

What!! ....... Your grandad never told you?

2StrokeDan · « **Reply #12 on:** February 23, 2018, 06:44:34 pm »

Quote from: sidetrack on February 23, 2018, 01:13:40 pm

Quote from: 2StrokeDan on February 22, 2018, 05:20:46 pm
A nice break after the horrible sound of clattering poppet valves.

This has the potential of making MX racing so much cheaper?
What are poppet valves ?

It is the in-and exhaust valves found in the cylinderhead of all 4stroke engines.

sidetrack · « **Reply #13 on:** February 23, 2018, 08:44:14 pm »

Quote from: Cracker on February 23, 2018, 02:35:37 pm

Quote from: sidetrack on February 23, 2018, 01:13:40 pm
Quote from: 2StrokeDan on February 22, 2018, 05:20:46 pm
A nice break after the horrible sound of clattering poppet valves.

This has the potential of making MX racing so much cheaper?
What are poppet valves ?

What!! ....... Your grandad never told you?

No but I did read about a motor where you mix oil and fuel on a piece of papyrus

2StrokeDan · « **Reply #14 on:** February 23, 2018, 09:42:08 pm »

Quote from: sidetrack on February 23, 2018, 08:44:14 pm

Quote from: Cracker on February 23, 2018, 02:35:37 pm
Quote from: sidetrack on February 23, 2018, 01:13:40 pm
Quote from: 2StrokeDan on February 22, 2018, 05:20:46 pm
A nice break after the horrible sound of clattering poppet valves.

This has the potential of making MX racing so much cheaper?
What are poppet valves ?

What!! ....... Your grandad never told you?
No but I did read about a motor where you mix oil and fuel on a piece of papyrus

This must be the Reed valve 2strokes.

MartinBravo · « **Reply #15 on:** April 17, 2018, 09:17:03 am »

Quote from: TheBear on February 07, 2018, 08:16:13 pm

The noise? Some who watched the first few bikes test, were very excited. Due to the lack of engine noise, for the first time they realised these bikes make their tyres screech! Apparently all sorts of new noises. Brakes. Chains.

That is going to really mess with the riders, Surely they listen to where the competition are while riding.

Or it might just make Marquez more dangerous

TheBear · « **Reply #16 on:** April 17, 2018, 11:20:06 am »

Quote from: MartinBravo on April 17, 2018, 09:17:03 am

Quote from: TheBear on February 07, 2018, 08:16:13 pm
The noise? Some who watched the first few bikes test, were very excited. Due to the lack of engine noise, for the first time they realised these bikes make their tyres screech! Apparently all sorts of new noises. Brakes. Chains.

That is going to really mess with the riders, Surely they listen to where the competition are while riding.

Or it might just make Marquez more dangerous

Especially since there is no engine braking!

MartinBravo · « **Reply #17 on:** April 17, 2018, 12:14:25 pm »

there isnt?
I always thought that when you get off the power it will start slowing you down?

TheBear · « **Reply #18 on:** April 17, 2018, 01:01:38 pm »

Quote from: MartinBravo on April 17, 2018, 12:14:25 pm

there isnt?
I always thought that when you get off the power it will start slowing you down?

Of course when you get off the power you will start slowing down. How fast depends on the compression made by the engine. Electrical motor, no compression, no engine braking.

Cracker · « **Reply #19 on:** April 17, 2018, 04:17:14 pm »

Unless it's used to recharge the battery ........... then you could even adjust engine breaking.