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MotoGP is the world's oldest  and one of the most famous motorcycling championships. It includes 18 Grand Prix events per season with three individual races each. MotoGP events are taking place in 14 different countries with participation of the world's most prominent motorcycle manufacturers such as Aprilia, Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki and Yamaha.

MotoGP motorcycles are purpose-built and cannot be legally driven on public roads. There are three categories in MotoGP races:

• MotoGP category - the highlight of the event. These are 800cc four-stroke motorcycles with the minimum riders' age at 18. There are usually 19 riders in this category
• 250cc category motorcycles have twin-cylinder engines and the riders' minimum age is 16. 25 riders usually race in this category.
• 125cc category motorcycles with single cylinder engine. This category is intended for younger riders ages 15 to 28. Around 30 riders usually enter the race

MotorGP races last approximately 40 to 45 minutes and the distances vary between 95 and 130 km. The riders' starting positions are defined by qualifying times. 

You can find MotoGP races talked about on sites like MotoGP Blog and Biker Station

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• The top 5 development in the championships

  
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• The amazing scale models of the Modeler GP

  
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• MotoGP: Il Ducati Team chiude la seconda giornata di test al Mugello

  
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• Suzuki Back in MotoGP?

  
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    The strings of the Internet have been trebling for the past few days with words and pictures of the new carbon-clad Suzuki sports bike. Is it the new Suzuki MotoGP project for the 2014 season? Is it the new GSX R1000? Over at Cycle World they say it’s a prototype Suzuki racer for the 2014 MotoGP season and ...
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• Rossi and Hayden conclude second and final day of testing at Mugello

  
  twowheelsblog — Authority: 129
  Summery weather met Ducati’s Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden for the final day of testing at Mugello and both riders worked hard on trying out ‘different configurations of the engine, electronics and chassis’ and completing 76 and 81 laps respectively. Ducati also brought a new aluminum swingarm that ...
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• Ducati Team completes test at Mugello

  
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  The sun was out for the second and final day of a test at Mugello for the two Ducati Team riders, allowing them both to work hard the entire day, with just one break when the temperature was highest. Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden turned 76 and 81 laps, respectively, trying different configurations of the engine, ...
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• Ducati Completes Test At Mugello - Electronics, Engine And Swingarm Key Changes

  
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  The weather finally smiled on Ducatis testing efforts on Thursday, providing a full day of testing under excellent conditions. After parts of the first two days were lost to rain and a wet track, the sun shone all day Thursday, with the track being too hot, if anything. Though the post-race press release is as free of ...
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• Shell Malaysia Looks to Send MotoGP Fans to Valencia and a Chance to Win a Ducati Monster!

  
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  If you’re a crotch-rocket fan and depend highly on Shell’s motorcycle oils to keep that engine well maintained, then this should pique your interest as Shell Malaysia is in the midst of organising two exciting consumer activities that will run concurrently this year. First up is the Shell Advance ‘Key to ...
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• Video: Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden at Mugello for Ducati test

  
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• Paddock Girls of Le Mans MotoGP 2012

  
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• MotoGP 2012 – Jorge Lorenzo Winner at Le Mans Circuit, France

  
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• Ducati concludes first day of testing at Mugello

  
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• Ducati Press Release: Weather Allows Hayden And Rossi To Turn Laps With Modified Engine

  
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  Ducati is currently testing several new parts for their MotoGP machine, including a modified engine to soften power delivery. After the first day of riding by Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden, they issued the following press release: Ducati Team at Mugello for first day of two-day test ...
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• Suzuki MotoGP Prototype Spied In Japan Leaves Many Questions Unanswered

  
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• 2014 Suzuki GSV-R Spotted – The Inline-Four Cometh?

  
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• French Grand Prix, Le Mans: Bridgestone Debrief with Masao Azuma

  
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• Two songs to help the Marco Simoncelli Foundation

  
  twowheelsblog — Authority: 129
  Rainband will be performing live “Rise Again” at the British MotoGP at Silverstone next month. The song which will be officially released as a single on June 18th, is a tribute to the late Marco Simoncelli who tragically died during the 2011 Sepang GP last October. The Marco Simoncelli Foundation contacted ...
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• Bridgestone Press Release: Masao Azuma Discusses Racing In The Torrential Rain of Le Mans

  
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• Take the automotive investment challenge - how much did these vehicles sell for at auction?

  
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