How Is A MotoGP Bike Assembled?

When assembling all the parts of a MotoGP bike, precision is key. Everything needs to be just perfect to get the best results.

Although the assembled bikes are transported from one GP to the next in specially-built containers, the teams carry enough spare parts in their lorries to build a new bike from scratch. If there are any problems with one of the main motorbikes, the team can have another one ready to go in a matter of hours.

Putting a bike together requires expert knowledge, but thankfully some of the parts come ready assembled. The engine, some parts of the braking system, and even some wires are already connected and closed, which makes the process a whole lot easier. First steps: Frame and swingarm: Naturally, the starting point is the frame of the bike, the point that joins all the components together. The RC213V has a twin spar frame made of aluminium that has just the right amount of flexibility.

Firstly, the frame is joined to the rear swingarm, where we will mount the rear brake caliper. We will also mount the footrests with the shift levers and the rear brake, in addition to all the auxiliary elements. Next, we need to have the chain on hand to pass through the openings of the swingarm, which is joined to the frame by an axle and a pivot. After this, the rear suspension will be joined up.

The next step involves incorporating the front part of the bike into the frame. This includes the fork and all of the corresponding parts. It comes ready assembled with the fork, steering grip, bracket bolt, handlebars, brake and clutch levers, and the corresponding tanks. This part also has buttons to control the ECU, the dashboard, some steering damper cables, air valves, and the mud guard.