Single engine proposal for Moto2 class tabled

The new Moto2 class for 600cc four-strokes that will replace the current 250GP two-stroke in 2011 is now likely to feature a single engine rule.

MotoGP bosses are poised to discuss the proposal, which was recently submitted by the Motorcycle Sport Manufacturers Association, in the next few weeks.

Dorna boss Carmelo Ezpeleta confirmed the proposal during a press conference in Jerez today as part of the unveiling of a series of cost-cutting measures for 2009 and 2010. 

He said all the members of the MSMA had unanimously agreed to table a bid for the Moto2 class to run a single engine rule. Moto2 was designed for 600cc four-stroke machines with productions engines but prototype chassis.

There are no plans though yet for the new series to feature a single tyre rule like in MotoGP.

Ezpeleta denied that having competition between tyre brands would escalate costs in a series created purely to make the MotoGP feeder class cheaper than the current expensive two-stroke 250GP series.

The move would immediately hit some plans already in place for the Moto2 class. Scott Redding’s Blusens BQR squad has already track tested a Moto2 bike powered by a Honda CBR600 motor. While former 250GP and World Superbike winner Fonsi Nieto is poised to develop a new bike for the LaGlisse team in Spain that runs a Yamaha R6 engine.