So this past weekend was the first real Moto2 test. With Honda finally giving out the engines, teams found out they're putting out around 140 Horsepower, which is only ten down from what was initially expected . The decrease in power is a result of longer engine life being the focal point of development. With a control engine, electronics and tires... this series is promised to be extremely competitive. Only a second and a half separated Julian Simon (125cc Champion) and twentieth place Vladimir Ivanov in the second day of testing. I think that is a good indication. The chassis are completely prototype, forcing teams to dial in their ergonomics perfectly. I loved 250CC and its pure-bred heritage... but like the rest of us, MotoGP needs to open its eyes and see what state the world is in. F1 has been greatly effected by the economic state of the world, and MotoGP has already shown some signs of this with Kawasaki pulling out last minute in 2009 and a mesely 17 riders being on the grid in 2009. Hopefully Moto2 can shine some hope for 2012 when the return of the 1000cc's is expected... along with some talk about allowing privateer teams to run production based engines. Is it April 11th yet?!
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