What we want from MOTOGP - It's the best but it's broken.

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

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[@ishmann_singh]

I totally agree with you, MotoGP has it's problems but it's not as bad as people are making it seem. There were still many exciting races and sprints even in 2024 like jerez, philip island, malaysia, misano (1) to name a few. It is a lot better than the old 850cc days and the early 2010 and still far better than sports like f1 and moto america in terms of actual action on track. They seem to be taking a good direction for the future so let's hope for the best. The sport in it's current state is still totally worth watching with the rivalry between martin and pecco, the return of marquez to the top and the sensational rookie pedro acosta

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

100% agree with you! I probably should’ve done more to highlight the good points. I’m a diehard fan and watched very minute of every race. Super excited for 2025 season and all the rider moves! Hoping aprilia and ktm can make some big steps!

[@franktaylor7978]

I love MotoGP. That’s it. End of message.

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

I do too! Just hoping the rule changes make more of the race better to watch.

[@felipe.gtz.b]

If you think MotoGP's finish gaps makes racing boring, don't ever try to watch F1..

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

lol so I’ve heard

[@mptorecon]

What you fail to understand is super bike is like nascar to F1, the F1 drivers can go to nascar and kill everyone, but the nascar driver doesn’t have a chance in the F1. So for MotoGP, these are the best motorcycle athletes on the planet, with state of the art prototype 2 wheel vehicles, if it’s close it’s close but if a rider dominates a race even better. It’s not about your woke equality, it’s about superiority and domination. So watch mini bikes if you into that type of thing, let the rest of us witness the galactic beauty of Motorsports that is MotoGP.

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

I think you misunderstood what I was saying. And if you watch until the end I made it very clear I love moto gp. I just want closer races for the chaos. And nascar to f1 is an easy comparison except in many motorbike categories they do race on the same tracks and riders shift between classes over time. My main issue is that I believe prototype racing has gone too far and it’s time to adjust it so the racing takes precedent over the machines. I am the farthest thing from a woke equality Champion 😂

[@brianbowers-x9q]

No fella for me it entertainment and not who's riding the best bike wins Aprilia and KTM and other manufacturers are way under par against Ducati. To level them up every body should be on a one manufacturer bike then we would see who the best rider is

[@mptorecon]

@@brianbowers-x9qyes if they did that MM93 would win every race, just watch next year.

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

@brianbowers-x9q I like seeing different manufacturers fight so I’m glad they brought back concessions.

[@srlefevre1]

I understand that MotoGP bikes have gotten finicky to a point where overtaking becomes more difficult and the wheel to wheel duels we used to see are less common, but I've still enjoyed this season more than almost any of the Marquez years because a blowout title victory isn't good for anybody. You might say the racing is boring but when you're desperate for your rider to stay on the bike the racing is still as exciting as it gets.

[@TonyBelas]

your points were not lost on me! i unsubscribed from Moto GP at the end of last season because i found it so dull. this year i went to the moto GP at Assen and while a had a great trip and experience that didnt include the racing, by th end of 3 days I found i was bearly looking up when the bikes passed. I am thinking of doing the full BSB season next year including a trip to the practic in northern spain as my one away trip for the year.

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

BSB is top notch! I’m planning to do the same as well as get subscribed to our domestic series motoamerica. I still watch every single MotoGP race hoping for some excitement lol

[@leaveit2beemr685]

I agree with you, I actually enjoy Moto3 and Moto2 better than GP. BSB has always been amazing! I started watching BSB back in 1998. Hopefully the rule change coming in GP will help a bit, great video by the way....

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

I agree, let’s hope the new rules do the trick! Moto2 and moto3 are very fun. Thank you! Hoping to continue to make videos and get better with them.

[@Transit67F2]

Haven't watched Superbike since Slighty, Foggy, Haga, Edwards and co. No idea who any of them are now apart from noticing the Turkish guy

[@FelixMaiwald-v2c]

You should, it's great

[@kasper-jw2441]

even better is the bsb!

[@Transit67F2]

I tend to watch the whole GP onboard, full of drama and nuance, motor sounds add a lot... They'll probably hook me again next year to see what Marquez can do

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

Good idea! And I will 100% be watching, I’m hooked just as much as I’m frustrated lol

[@chephrenperformances5699]

Right now, the superbike racing is miles more entertaining than MotoGP, whether that be in Worlds or in British Superbikes. The saving grace for GP racing this year has been Moto2 and Moto3.

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

Absolutely agree. I still tune in every race but I find myself being very bored. The story lines are good in MotoGP but the racing is tragically boring right now.

[@G30rg31415]

Always was, always will be

[@fix0the0spade]

@@CaffeinatedCruiser But barring the odd spurt (Dovi/Marc, Rossi/Stoner) Moto GP's always been Formula 1 but on bikes. Winning margins of 5-10 seconds going back to the 500 days. It's the same problem as F1 too, best guys, best equipment, they're going to run their optimal race and that's what you see 90% of the time. BSB's lower tech, the riders are (somewhat) lower skilled, they make more mistakes, their performance varies week to week more. There's more random elements so it's better for racing. Which is why I've been to lots of rounds of BSB but no Moto GPs since 2010.

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

@fix0the0spade good break down. I feel similarly about the NBA/college. It’s tough cuz you want to watch the very best but if the content is boring it’s hard to stay interested.

[@epicon6]

No it’s not LOL

[@tokyorick79]

I see what your saying and you get no argument from me. Personally I prefer BSB, WSbK to MotoGP. Sure there are a lot of variables that go into it, especially considering the amount of tech and aero just within the last 5 years. I’m hoping that with new rule change in 27 we get a reset to get the racing back to the races being more balanced, and what I mean is it seems now it’s more about the machine then the rider and it should be a balance of both. Awesome video, great take.

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

Absolutely agree. I want to see the riders make the difference not the bike or the engineers. I still love MotoGP, but I wish it was better entertainment through the whole race. After lap 1 it’s super predictable.

[@tokyorick79]

@ indeed, when I seen your intro I knew exactly where you were going. That race between Kyle and Tom had you on the edge of your seat damn near from beginning to end, stark contrast to the biggest motorcycle show on earth.

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

It really was phenomenal. I’ve rewatched those last few laps soooo many times.

[@Rycerz49]

Totally agree. I was at brands hatch for the season finale. Was absolutely amazing

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

So jealous that’s awesome!!

[@ChessDocumentaries]

The problem wit motoGP and Formula 1, is the lack of randomness. If its one or two teams dominating everytime, it will get boring.

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

Absolutely!

[@andreviana4418]

in moto gp , wins the best electronics engineer . sbk is the skills above all

[@aslkdjfzxcv9779]

do want close racing w/ chances for more riders and manufacturers to lead and win. and two wheel racing is the best (watching and irl).

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

Absolutely agree!

[@nitrogary8998]

The one thing (actually there are many things) different between your chosen options. Is BSB allow no electronics. MotoGP is more advanced. Where the problem lies is MotoGP teams don’t have to share electronics with other teams. I use ride height and aero as an example. MotoGP is a prototype competition not a road bike derived compromise competition. You can’t compare the two. Or you would be comparing Formula One with nascar

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

I think my main point is prototype racing has hit its apex and now needs to be reduced to have the racing be any good. If it’s not entertaining is it really worth watching?

[@nitrogary8998]

@ they tried it before limiting MotoGP bikes too 800cc. It didn’t work. Completely banning aero. Getting rid of lowering devices “in” races will make a huge levelling factor. However the best riders will still dominate

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

You might be right, I think the new 850s with the limited aero and no ride height devices will be the right amount of adjustment to make

[@nitrogary8998]

@ to be honest I miss the 500cc two strokes

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

@nitrogary8998 I think we all do. Golden era.

[@miguelquintas-g5g]

BSB was awesome..motoamerica too..WSBK this year was perfect!!!MotoGP is a rich class moved by the medias and not the races or the riders..it's the image..most of the riders (NOT ALL) are spoiled rich boys..Martin was 2 times 2nd in the Championship..but it was the 93 who got the factory bike????..money money and publicity!!!i follow motorcycles racing for more than30 years..love to see WSBK, BSB, aus SBK, even the CEV races..in motogp i just check the results!!!!racing looks better when comes from the heart..not the pockets..

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

Great brake down!

[@Handygrandad]

If you think moto gp is bad, take a look at F1 apart from the first six, there is no point in the others being there, the only chance they have is if the first six break down or crash,

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

That’s why I don’t watch f1

[@DennisMahaney-n3w]

To much electronics on the bikes.

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

Agreed! I want to see the riders make the difference

[@mduduzibhebhe4268]

People really cannot be pleased, how can you say Motogp is boring when in every race, anyone can win. If the best bike starts at the back, its impossible for it to number 1 at the end of the race. But in F1, its completely different, its the same car and driver winning all the time.

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

How many podiums were locked out by Ducati this year? Anyone can win? The gp24 can win and randomly if everything goes well a gp23 or an aprilia sneaks in there.

[@jkim6200]

MotoGP does have problems. However, are you bitter that BSB champs haven't done so well in Moto GP?

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

Nope not that, not everyone can do the same thing. Even though it would be fascinating to see Motogp riders do the Isle of Mann TT like a lot of BSB riders do lol

[@kevinbezal5739]

Ride height devices are the single most dumb crap on a motorcycle, cant wait for 2027 MotoGP rules to get rid it

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

Very excited to see how it changes the sport! Should be a really big year!

[@faizankhot2095]

2027 rule changes might help

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

Very excited for it!

[@chrisstephens6194]

BSB IS THE BEST.

[@ΝίκοςΚαπετανίδης-δ3ω]

I have ti remind you that is not only a riders championship but Moto Gp has a construction championship. Every manufacturer must deliver the best result. You see Ducati, which is always at the front, but you don’t understand that there has to be progress in the sport. You talk about aerodynamic systems and suspensions that adjust themselves. You say there are no battles, but the real battle is with the stopwatch. There isn’t a track where the record hasn’t been broken in the last 50 races.

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

That is a very good point actually. I guess when I watch I really don’t care about lap times that much unless it leads to a close finish but I get what you’re saying. Thanks for commenting.

[@ΝίκοςΚαπετανίδης-δ3ω]

@@CaffeinatedCruiser It’s evident from the bike you're riding. Personally, I care about the manufacturers’ teams evolving, so that development in the two-wheel industry continues. All these systems that are introduced into racing motorcycles eventually make their way into production bikes. Quite simply, if there aren’t fast lap times, there won’t be the development I’ve been talking about. If you want to see a real battle, go watch yesterday’s race in Malaysia to understand the fight the two main contenders are giving for the championship.

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

I guess that’s where I differ again, it doesn’t appear that most of the technology will trickle down at this point. Outside of racing itself I really don’t see where most of the gp tech will ever make it into anything else other than a gp bike. I think the technology has surpassed the need. Oh trust me I watched! Best first couple laps we’ve gotten all year! Still wish the finish was closer but I’m happy the championship is going another weekend.

[@ΝίκοςΚαπετανίδης-δ3ω]

@@CaffeinatedCruiser Many technologies from MotoGP motorcycles have made their way into production bikes, as racing serves as a testing ground for innovations that can enhance everyday riding. Here are some of the key technologies that have transferred from MotoGP to road motorcycles: 1. Electronic Aids Traction Control: This system regulates wheel grip to prevent slipping or skidding, ensuring rider safety. Launch Control: Assists riders in achieving quick and stable starts. Cornering ABS: Adjusts the braking system to allow safer braking while cornering. Wheelie Control: Limits front wheel lift during acceleration, improving stability. 2. Ride-by-Wire (Electronic Throttle) This system replaces traditional throttle cables with electronic controls, offering more precision and faster throttle response. 3. Electronically Adjustable Suspension High-performance bikes feature electronically adjustable suspension that adapts to road conditions and riding style, optimizing comfort and stability. 4. Advanced Materials and Aerodynamics Aerodynamic Winglets: Increase downforce for better stability at high speeds. Materials like Carbon Fiber and Titanium: These lightweight yet strong materials from MotoGP are now used in production bikes to reduce weight and increase durability. 5. Traction and Performance in Tires MotoGP advancements in tire technology have influenced production tires, focusing on grip, durability, and enhanced performance. 6. Quickshifter This system allows gear shifts without using the clutch, enabling smoother and faster acceleration, beneficial both in racing and daily riding. These technologies, initially designed for high-speed racing, have been adapted in production bikes to make riding safer, faster, and more enjoyable.

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

@ good info man, I really like how you’re able to break down the tech and how it relates to the street.

[@Cptpriceey]

it's broken cuz gayquez isn't champion huh

[@HaydnBrown-h3t]

Watch WSBK,BSB,Australian SBK,NZ SBK,USA SBK.All very exciting to watch.Remove F1 tech from Moto GP or it will die.

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

100% agree!

[@SlapZitMerchant]

So you’re comparing elite MotoGP riders to journeymen British riders lol

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

No not the riders. I’m comparing the racing and the hardware. BSB is making a far more entertaining racing product and regardless of where the riders are at talent why’s it’s still more entertaining.

[@DennisMahaney-n3w]

But they are making good money doing what they love . What do you do compared to them.

[@KRoNoS-3033]

You can bet your house that a Ducati will win in motogp, it's so boring,

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

Agreed! Someone accused me of being “woke” and wanting a equality lol I just want darn good racing

[@gregoryderry857]

Sorry, but you're contradicting yourself. It can't be the best when the races are so boring. I completely agree with you that aero and all this other bs is ruining the sport. It's why BSB is the best right now. Even AMA is way better. Moto GP has sucked since around 2019. 2015 was the last memorable season. Ducati and all their bullshit aero has ruined the sport.

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

You’re right I did contradict myself, I meant to emphasize that the production value is the best as well as the talent level but I didn’t clarify that. I struggle because I’m a huge fan but also find myself watching and just waiting for the one interesting moment a race might provide. Agreed, and it seems to have little to no relationship to street bikes anymore. I think prototype racing has become pretty bland.

[@P.DuncanMonk]

@@CaffeinatedCruiser If you have to watch and wait for 1 interesting moment in what is considered the pinnacle of bike racing that does not sound like great racing to me. BSB and WSBK offer fantastic racing. Lately some the the races have been absolute nail biters. During the Rossi, Stoner and Lorenzo period Moto-gp racing was in its most exciting era. Any one of those three great racers would ride out of their skin to keep from losing. Defeat was not an option to any one of those three. Imho those days have long since gone and the racing has at least to me become so boring that I do not even bother watching. What a shame.

[@CaffeinatedCruiser]

Could not agree with you more!! Good points @p.duncanmonk

[@edwardvisser5765]

Ì smell the blood of a mm93 supporter 😂