Dimensions of MotoGP riders
Dimensions of MotoGP riders
I was just wondering what the approximate height and weight of the average motogp racer was, same with world superbike and the (previous) Boxer Cup. Im 6 foot 187 lbs, wanna be 170-175, Im already down 40 lbs from 227 just 5 months ago, and I am very interested in racing superbikes. I just dont know if Im way the hell too big or not.
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I think what ever you do, you will be on the large side. I don't really know for sure, but those guys don't look very big, and size, both height and weight, is a very big deal in racing. It's just another example of power vs. weight, it seems.
I'm thinking those guys run about 5'7-5'9, and 135-150 pounds. Just a wild guess.
I do know that if you lose too much weight quickly, your strength and stamina leaves too.
I'm thinking those guys run about 5'7-5'9, and 135-150 pounds. Just a wild guess.
I do know that if you lose too much weight quickly, your strength and stamina leaves too.
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There are some riders that definitely don't fit the optimum or average sizes... especially Americans in Superbike, and with the high HP of GP some extra upper body strength is an advantage at times.
Big Guys (past and present) off the top of my head:
Aaron Yates, Rob McElnea, Randy Mamola, and I recall Fritz Kling was a very BIG - TALLLL guy, like 6'7"
You may not be suited to a 125GP bike, but 600SS and SBK are all valid classes where strength can play to an advantage... not that many of the smaller guys AREN'T strong though.
You are asking a pretty generic/basic question, so I'd say if you think you're a decent enough rider, get a 600 and learn to ride it well. I'd say 5 years on a 600 will prep you. Most people are far from good enough to advance beyond a current 600 class bike. I have years of experience with the racing community, time spent roadracing myself, etc... and i know my weaknesses, and there are many guys at my level of riding, who are above the average street rider by far. I've beaten many guys on liter bikes riding a near stock 600cc (R6). The is a hugely important aspect at the club racing level, and the weight/size stuff doesn't come into play. Consider that an R1 has 140HP and an R6 has about 95... that 45HP different althought seemingly large, means nothing until you are a high calibre rider. Believe me, I used to ride a 35HP aircooled single cylinder mid-80s street bike for kicks and daily transportation, leaking oil, old mismatched tires, worn out suspension, etc... and it generally posed no problems in the twisties when riding with the average squid kid on the street on VASTLY MORE SUPERIOR motorcycles. It made things fun for me. In effect, what I am saying is you are asking the wrong question. JUST GO RIDE MAN!
i know many local guys who are over 200lbs and are fast, and people who are over age 40 who are STILL very fast riders. I am talking national calibre FAST. There is lots of brainwork, skill, technique, overall physical fitness, etc. involved in roadracing. Just go for it! There are A LOT of guys you have to race against before you get anywhere NEAR national calibre, and anywhere near world calibre. Go do it cuz you love it, and be prepared to work your butt off learning to ride. There are many challenges and plateaus along the way. Many people never get up off the couch to find out what it is REALLY like.
Step one. Prep the bike according to the local race club rules, dont worry about expensive mods. The stock bikes are awesome and take years to learn to ride properly. Just Put gas in the tank and go racing! Learn the riding basics (i.e. Keith Code Superbike school stuff, and then bike basics (maintenence, suspension, engine... and in another five years if you keep at it you may learn some real racecraft)... yada yada yada...
//monkey
Big Guys (past and present) off the top of my head:
Aaron Yates, Rob McElnea, Randy Mamola, and I recall Fritz Kling was a very BIG - TALLLL guy, like 6'7"
You may not be suited to a 125GP bike, but 600SS and SBK are all valid classes where strength can play to an advantage... not that many of the smaller guys AREN'T strong though.
You are asking a pretty generic/basic question, so I'd say if you think you're a decent enough rider, get a 600 and learn to ride it well. I'd say 5 years on a 600 will prep you. Most people are far from good enough to advance beyond a current 600 class bike. I have years of experience with the racing community, time spent roadracing myself, etc... and i know my weaknesses, and there are many guys at my level of riding, who are above the average street rider by far. I've beaten many guys on liter bikes riding a near stock 600cc (R6). The is a hugely important aspect at the club racing level, and the weight/size stuff doesn't come into play. Consider that an R1 has 140HP and an R6 has about 95... that 45HP different althought seemingly large, means nothing until you are a high calibre rider. Believe me, I used to ride a 35HP aircooled single cylinder mid-80s street bike for kicks and daily transportation, leaking oil, old mismatched tires, worn out suspension, etc... and it generally posed no problems in the twisties when riding with the average squid kid on the street on VASTLY MORE SUPERIOR motorcycles. It made things fun for me. In effect, what I am saying is you are asking the wrong question. JUST GO RIDE MAN!
i know many local guys who are over 200lbs and are fast, and people who are over age 40 who are STILL very fast riders. I am talking national calibre FAST. There is lots of brainwork, skill, technique, overall physical fitness, etc. involved in roadracing. Just go for it! There are A LOT of guys you have to race against before you get anywhere NEAR national calibre, and anywhere near world calibre. Go do it cuz you love it, and be prepared to work your butt off learning to ride. There are many challenges and plateaus along the way. Many people never get up off the couch to find out what it is REALLY like.
Step one. Prep the bike according to the local race club rules, dont worry about expensive mods. The stock bikes are awesome and take years to learn to ride properly. Just Put gas in the tank and go racing! Learn the riding basics (i.e. Keith Code Superbike school stuff, and then bike basics (maintenence, suspension, engine... and in another five years if you keep at it you may learn some real racecraft)... yada yada yada...
//monkey
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