The main differences between the bikes used in MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 have been identified including engine and tire regulations.
MotoGP has long been the pinnacle of Grand Prix motorcycle racing, with riders coming through Moto2 and Moto3 to reach the premier class.
Seven-time MotoGP World Champion Mark Marquez In the year He competed in Moto2 before moving up to MotoGP in 2013, where he won the title as a rookie.
Current MotoGP riders such as Francesco Bagnaia, Pedro Acosta and Yohan Zarco won titles in the lower categories before moving up to the premier class.
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What is the difference between MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 bikes?
Although they fall under the same bracket as Grand Prix motorcycling, the bikes used in each category are different.
For example, MotoGP bikes currently use 1000cc engines, which will change to 850cc from 2027. On the other hand, 765 cc engines were used in the. Moto2 From 2019, using 250cc in Moto3.
In MotoGP there are various engine manufacturers including Ducati, KTM, Aprilia, Honda and Yamaha.
However, in Moto2, all engines have been made by Triumph since 2019, with Honda being the sole manufacturer from 2010 to 2018. Moto3engines are supplied by Honda or KTM.
At top speed, MotoGP’s top speed record was set by the Aprilia Star. George Martin 368.6 km/h at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix. Moto2’s top speed is over 308 km/h, Moto3 is the slowest at around 260 km/h.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the MotoGP engines have the highest horsepower, approximately 290bhp. The Moto2’s power units are lower at 138bhp, but still more than double the Moto3’s 60bhp engines.
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Moving on to weight, MotoGP differs from Moto2 and Moto3 in that the premier class does not register for rider weight, while the other two categories do.
The minimum weight for MotoGP is 157 kg, while the minimum weight for a Moto2 rider is 217 kg.
The tires used in the three categories are also different. Michelin has been a MotoGP supplier since 2016, but their contract expires in 2026, taking over from Pirelli.
Pirelli will supply tires for Moto2 and Moto3 from 2024 when they replace Dunlop.
Although Moto3 bikes run on narrower tires and are lighter, they still manage to deliver significant power considering the weight of the bike and the size of the engine.
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