A closer look at Marc Marquez’ Repsol Moto2 Suter machine.

A Close Look at the Repsol Moto2

Reigning 125cc World Champion Marc Marquez has a mercurial year so far in his debut Moto2 season. In the ten races run so far in 2011, Marquez has failed to finish four times. He’s made up for that though, by rounding out the other six with four wins, and two second placings.

Repsol provided these close up and under the skin images of the immaculate 130 hp, 140 kg Suter Moto2 machine.

Engine
Honda 600cc with 4 in-line cylinders, 4-stroke, 16 DOHC valves and liquid-refrigerated.
Maximum power: over 130CV (97kW).
Maximum speed: 285 km/h

Transmission
6 gears
Clutch: Slipper wet multi disc cable clutch.

Rolling Chassis
Suter: aluminium double beam.
Swingarm: adjustable aluminium swingarm.
Front suspension: Ohlins inverted fork, 43mm diameter.

Front and rear rims: OZ Racing 17”
Front and rear tyres: Dunlop 17”
Front Brakes: Brembo, two 290 mm steel discs, two four-piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Brembo, single 218mm stainless steel disc, twin-piston caliper

General data
Aluminium fuel tank with 23l capacity
Total weight: 137kg.
Wheelbase 1400 mm.
Exhaust: Akrapovic titanium exhaust
Tank capacity 23L
Wheelbase: aprox. 1.400 mm.