their logic was that 990cc bikes were too easy, and 800cc bikes had a smaller powerband and higher cornerspeed. but that is dumb. 500cc 2-strokes are the greatest. they are quick, powerful, and they sound like pissed off lawnmowers. not to mention it took much more skill to ride them. if they were at 2-strokes, even people like Pedrosa and Melandri would be super slow. they are just not refined enough for 500s


and trac control/ launch control is the most jackasstic thing ever put on a momo.