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BMW Fuels MotoGP Entry Rumors with Suzuki Data Acquisition

BMW Fuels MotoGP Entry Rumors with Suzuki Data Acquisition
Hazique Zairill
August 12, 2024

BMW Positions for 2027 MotoGP Entry by Securing €18 Million Suzuki Data, Eyeing Competitive Return to Top-Tier Motorcycle Racing.

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The MotoGP world is abuzz with speculation as rumours intensify about BMW’s potential entry into the premier motorcycle racing championship. 

The latest indication of BMW’s serious intentions comes with the acquisition of data from the Suzuki GSX-RR, a move that could significantly fast-track the German manufacturer’s debut in MotoGP.

According to Motorsport Magazine’s Mat Oxley, BMW reportedly paid €18 million for the valuable data. This acquisition, which includes comprehensive statistics from the GSX-RR’s inline four-cylinder engines—used by riders Joan Mir and Alex Rins—suggests that BMW is gearing up for a possible MotoGP debut as early as 2027. If true, this would mark BMW’s return to top-tier motorcycle racing for the first time since the 1950s.

BMW is taking the next step towards developing a MotoGP project by purchasing Suzuki’s GSX-RR data to speed up the engineering processes.

The data BMW has acquired is crucial, offering insights into one of the most competitive machines on the grid. Suzuki’s GSX-RR, which powered Joan Mir to the Riders’ Championship in 2020, was one of the most successful bikes before Suzuki’s unexpected departure from MotoGP at the end of 2022.

Now, BMW has the potential to use this data as a foundation for developing its own competitive race bike, potentially saving valuable time and resources in the process.

The Japanese company suddenly quit the sport at the end of 2022, leaving behind statistics from its most successful seasons in recent years.

Undoubtedly, MotoGP data is essential for understanding machine performance under various racing conditions, and BMW’s investment highlights its commitment to developing a competitive motorcycle. 

This means, that by analyzing the GSX-RR’s engine settings, chassis geometry, and telemetry data, BMW could gain a significant advantage in the design and development of its own MotoGP contender.

BMW’s actions suggest two possible directions: an in-depth feasibility study to assess the challenges and opportunities of joining MotoGP, or a full commitment to entering the championship by 2027, aligning with the upcoming major regulation changes.

These changes will see the introduction of smaller capacity engines and fully sustainable fuel, a shift that BMW could be strategically positioning itself for.

History Maker: Toprak Razgatlioglu became the first rider to win 13 consecutive WorldSBK races.

Currently, BMW is enjoying success in the World Superbike Championship, thanks in large part to Turkish rider Toprak Razgatlioglu, who leads the Riders’ standings after a series of dominant performances.

While Razgatlioglu has been linked to a potential move to MotoGP in 2025, any transition would likely align with BMW’s potential entry in 2027.

For BMW to make a serious impact on MotoGP, the manufacturer will need to recruit key personnel and develop a competitive bike. 

The acquisition of Suzuki’s data is a significant step in that direction, marking a turning point in BMW’s strategy and indicating its intent to become a formidable competitor in the motorcycle world championship.

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