Guide · MotoGP

The MotoGP
Starter Guide.

I follow every MotoGP round. If you're just getting into it, this page strings together everything you need to start: how to watch, why the bikes sound so good, what the riders are doing, and the gear they wear.

I'm the kind of rider who wrings an R6 out on track days, so MotoGP hits home. Below runs from "how to start watching" through the sound, the tech and the gear — pick whatever grabs you.

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How to Watch MotoGP 2026 — Every Option

I follow every round of MotoGP without missing a single race. Here's the complete 2026 guide: official VideoPass…

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MotoGP vs WSBK: What's the Difference?

I ride an R6 and follow both series. Here's everything that separates MotoGP from WSBK: prototype vs production…

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The sound and the tech
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The Secret Behind MotoGP SoundWhy it sounds so good

I record exhaust sound for a living and ride an Akrapovič-equipped R6. That combination has made me obsessed with…

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How Loud Is a MotoGP Bike?

MotoGP bikes hit a static noise limit of 130 dB/A. Real trackside levels land between 115–130 dB — louder than a…

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Why Do MotoGP Riders Stick Their Leg Out?

I ride an R6, I've done track days, and I've been a hardcore MotoGP fan for years. Here's what leg dangle actually…

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MotoGP Tires Explained

I've seen riders crash with zero warning once graining or blistering sets in. Here's how to read the color stripes, the 1.80 bar pressure rule, and what to set on your own track day…

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Rider gear
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What Helmets Do MotoGP Riders Wear?

I ride with an AGV Pista GP RR — and I'm on my second one. In this guide I break down which MotoGP riders wear…

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