Grand Prix motorcycle racing

Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Current season or competition 2009 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season
The official MotoGP logo
Category Motorcycle sport
Country or region International
Inaugural season 1949
MotoGP World Championship
Riders 17
Teams 10
Manufacturers Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha
Riders' champion Italy Valentino Rossi
Manufacturers' champion Japan Yamaha
GP 250 World Championship
Riders 24
Teams 14
Manufacturers Aprilia, Honda, Gilera, Yamaha
Riders' champion Italy Marco Simoncelli
Manufacturers' champion Italy Aprilia
GP 125 World Championship
Riders 31
Teams 14
Manufacturers Aprilia, Derbi, KTM, Honda, Loncin, Haojue
Riders' champion France Mike Di Meglio
Manufacturers' champion Italy Aprilia
Official website motogp.com
Grand Prix motorcycle racing

Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix is the premier championship of motorcycle road racing currently divided into three distinct classes: 125cc, 250cc (250cc will be replaced by the new Moto2, 600cc class in 2010), and MotoGP. Grand prix motorcycles are purpose-built racing machines that are neither available for general purchase nor can be legitimately ridden on public roads; this contrasts with the various production categories of racing, such as the Superbike World Championship, that feature modified versions of road-going motorcycles available to the public.