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Sakset fra crash.net :

"The Grand Prix Commission - composed of Carmelo Ezpeleta (Dorna),
Claude Danis (FIM), Sito Pons (IRTA) and Takanao Tsubouchi (MSMA) -
has today confirmed that MotoGP engine capacity will be reduced from
990cc to 800cc for the 2007 season onwards.

The much rumoured move has been prompted by the need to reduce speeds
- indeed; so far at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix all but 4 of the
21 MotoGP machines have broken the 200mph barrier, with Carlos Checa's
Ducati hitting almost 210mph along the Mugello main straight.

The new capacity limit replaces a less radical rule announced last
June, which declared that MotoGP engines would be reduced to 900cc for
2007.

Unlike the 900cc rule, the 800cc capacity is likely to force a
substantial redesign of GP machines, with new cylinder configurations
likely (HRC are already thought to have a three-cylinder under
development).

It is also expected to result in machines with more 'peaky'
power-curve characteristics as the emphasis moves from
'rider-friendly' to 'maximum revs' as engineers seek to replace the
power lost.

The 800cc limit will run for a minimum of five-years, assuring
manufacturers of stability in return for the new engineering
investment needed. Fuel capacity for the 800cc machines will be
limited to 21 litres.

Meanwhile, two-stroke MotoGP engines - of which there are currently
none - will be officially consigned to history with the additional
news that from 2007 they will not be allowed in the premier-class.

This decision was necessary to ensure the four-stroke future of the
class, since a 500cc two-stroke (as presently allowed) could
potentially be competitive against an 800cc four-stroke, possibly
promoting something of a two-stroke revival - which neither the major
manufacturers or sport in general wants."

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