Suzuki back in Motogp in 2015

[fritticaldi]

Great news today the Japanese marque, Suzuki will make a return to motogp in 2015 . Suzuki had left because of declining and unsatisfactory sales in both their auto and bike segments. I wonder if they will return with their distinctive blue Rizla livery?

[MadMatt]

It is indeed good news, although I don't see why they would return with the same livery considering how --- they were before they left. For me Rizzla+Suzuki=crap and I think this association is in many moto fans, so I would think they want to build a new image for the team!

[coaster]

Considering if they use production blocks which have no provision for a balance shaft, they wont be able to run an odd fire inline four like yamaha.
This is deemed crucial to tire life and rider feel.
Maybe there is a new Suzuki in the pipeline?

[stez90]

Production blocks? Aren't them forbidden in MotoGP? This is a proto, not a CRT, so no production derived parts afaik.

[HawkAussie]

I actually think that a good idea. *then realises it Suzuki*. Next Question #Suzuki or Suzuka

[aleks_ader]

Nice analysis of Suzuki tests 2 months ago.

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/ ... -analysis/

Nice HI-RES pictures KLIK....



http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/ ... ke-photos/

[Tommy Cookers]

Considering if they use production blocks which have no provision for a balance shaft, they wont be able to run an odd fire inline four like yamaha.

sincere question here, are you saying the (cross-plane crank) Moto GP Yamaha of the last few years has a balance shaft ?
(IMO the Y wouldn't have more need for a balance shaft than a conventional 4 cyl has)
and another, surely a balance shaft is anyway more likely on a production (road) bike than on a racer ?
(especially in a fuel-limited race class)
large conventional (ie flat crank) 4 cyl road bike engines have balance shafts for vibration (rod angularity) at twice engine frequency
these IIRC cost eg 3 hp, and have been removed when racing where rules allow this

enlightenment, anyone ?