The world’s best riders don’t make it to MotoGP by accident. With only 24 slots available on the Grand Prix grid, attaining a premiere class seat is no venture for the meek. In the past, riders could reach MotoGP through various routes, including the Superbike World Championship (WSBK) and the AMA Superbike Championship.
Nowadays, most top-tier talent work their way up the Grand Prix ranks, progressing through the Lightweight and Intermediate classes before competing in MotoGP. So, what’s the difference between Moto3, Moto2, and MotoGP motorcycles? In a word, size. Of course, weight and power increase along with those bulking measures, but there’s more to the equation than the spec sheets suggest.
