MotoGP
Premium RacingMotorcycle Grand Prix / World Championship / Road Racing
/ˈmoʊtoʊˌdʒiːˈpiː/ | Official name: FIM MotoGP World Championship
Noun
Proper noun
Teacher's Note: MotoGP is the premier class of motorcycle road racing, sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM).
Definition
1Motorcycle racing championship
MotoGP is the pinnacle of motorcycle racing.
MotoGP is the pinnacle of motorcycle racing.
2Race class (1000cc prototype)
The MotoGP class features the most powerful bikes.
The MotoGP class features the most powerful bikes.
3International racing series
The MotoGP calendar includes 20+ races worldwide.
The MotoGP calendar includes 20+ races worldwide.
4Motorcycle racing organization
MotoGP is governed by Dorna Sports.
MotoGP is governed by Dorna Sports.
5Professional racing category
Riders progress through Moto3 and Moto2 to reach MotoGP.
Riders progress through Moto3 and Moto2 to reach MotoGP.
Teacher's Note: MotoGP refers both to the championship series and the premier class of motorcycles that compete in it.
Technical Specifications
1Engine capacity
MotoGP bikes use 1000cc four-stroke engines.
MotoGP bikes use 1000cc four-stroke engines.
2Prototype machines
MotoGP bikes are custom-built racing prototypes.
MotoGP bikes are custom-built racing prototypes.
3Advanced electronics
Modern MotoGP bikes feature sophisticated electronic aids.
Modern MotoGP bikes feature sophisticated electronic aids.
Common Terms
1MotoGP rider
Valentino Rossi is a legendary MotoGP rider.
Valentino Rossi is a legendary MotoGP rider.
2MotoGP team
Ducati Corse is a top MotoGP team.
Ducati Corse is a top MotoGP team.
3MotoGP circuit
Circuit of the Americas hosts a MotoGP race.
Circuit of the Americas hosts a MotoGP race.
4MotoGP season
The 2023 MotoGP season was highly competitive.
The 2023 MotoGP season was highly competitive.
Teacher's Note: MotoGP is often used as a modifier in compound terms like MotoGP championship, MotoGP technology, and MotoGP history.