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Comparison of Four Stroke MotoGP Engines
Technical Paper
2004-01-3559
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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This paper compares different engine solutions for the FIM MotoGP World Championship. Starting from the general guidelines given in a previous paper [2], in this study the specific features of each engine architecture (3 and 4 in line, V4, V5 and V6) are considered. 1-D engine simulations, based on a previously validated model, are extensively used to optimize each solution, as well as to provide a comparison among the engines in terms of dynamometer performances. Some issues concerning engine balance, engine overall dimensions, intake and exhaust system lay-out are discussed. Finally, the influence of the engine on the bike acceleration is calculated by means of a simple simulation at the Mugello track.
The comparison has shown slight differences among the proposed configurations. Globally, the V engines, with four and five cylinders, have resulted to be the best solutions.
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Cantore, G. and Mattarelli, E., "Comparison of Four Stroke MotoGP Engines," SAE Technical Paper 2004-01-3559, 2004, https://doi.org/10.4271/2004-01-3559.Also In
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- Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix Regulations 1st
- Cantore, G. Mattarelli, E “Similarity rules and parametric design of four stroke MotoGP engines” SAE Paper 2004-01-3560 2004
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