MotoGP Bharat 2023: How powerful are the racing bikes, what is the top speed and average

Written By DNA Web Team | Updated: Sep 21, 2023, 12:50 PM IST

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As the main race of MotoGP Bharat 2023 will take place on September 24, people are curious to know what makes these bikes special, what is the top speed and the key question is the mileage.

MotoGP Bharat 2023 begins tomorrow (September 22) in Noida and ahead of the event, BharatGP and IndianGP are trending on social media. The MotoGP Bharat 2023 is taking place at Buddh International Circuit that is situated in Greater Noida near the popular Yamuna Expressway. A footfall of more than 1 lakh is expected during the three day event that ends on September 24 and the tickets for the event were sold out within the first few days. As motorsports are not that popular in India, the BharatGP event is a big push to get some viewers from the Indian market. As the main race of MotoGP Bharat 2023 will take place on September 24, people are curious to know what makes these bikes special, what is the top speed and the key question is the mileage.

How fast can MotoGP bikes go

MotoGP bikes are fast and that is not a surprise but the top speed of these bikes can leave anyone in shock. MotoGP is getting faster and faster every year as the world’s top engineers and riders aim to eke out any potential advantage they can find on their bikes. Currently, the record for the top speed of a MotoGP bike is held by Pramac Racing. Jorge Martin of Prima Pramac Racing reached a top speed of 363.6 km/h at Gran Premio d’Italia Oakley in 2022.

How powerful are MotoGP bikes

In the MotoGP class, the pinnacle of the Road Racing World Championship, regulations stipulate a 4-stroke 1000cc, 4-cylinder engine with a bore of 81mm. 

What’s the average of a MotoGP bike

The mileage of a MotoGP bike is somewhere around 7-8 km/l, refueling during the race is prohibited and teams have to fill the bike up with enough fuel to last the entire duration. The fuel tanks have a capacity of 22 litres.