What's "Factory Support"

nickjpass · February 27th, 2012, 06:52 PM

I often hear the commentators in MotoGP and SBK saying that "Rossi has Ducati's Factory Support". I think that means that Ducati is giving Rossi money and a bike to ride?

Another question. Why are factory supported bikes usually faster and quicker, even though there could be a bike of the same brand, without there support.
To clarify, rider A is riding a factory supported bike, an Aprilia. He outruns motorcycle B another Aprilia, which doesn't have factory support. Any ideas?

k-os · February 27th, 2012, 06:55 PM

A "Factory" bike and rider are able to get much more expensive and "one-off" parts. They literally have support of the factory for that brand of bike for all the research, development, and engineering.

nickjpass · February 27th, 2012, 07:00 PM

Thanks. If no one else has anything to add, @Alex can close the thread.

February 27th, 2012, 06:52 PM	#1
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	What's "Factory Support" I often hear the commentators in MotoGP and SBK saying that "Rossi has Ducati's Factory Support". I think that means that Ducati is giving Rossi money and a bike to ride? Another question. Why are factory supported bikes usually faster and quicker, even though there could be a bike of the same brand, without there support. To clarify, rider A is riding a factory supported bike, an Aprilia. He outruns motorcycle B another Aprilia, which doesn't have factory support. Any ideas? __________________________________________________

February 27th, 2012, 07:00 PM	#3
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Thanks. If no one else has anything to add, @Alex can close the thread. __________________________________________________

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February 27th, 2012, 06:55 PM	#2
k-os ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Sheboygan, WI Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890	A "Factory" bike and rider are able to get much more expensive and "one-off" parts. They literally have support of the factory for that brand of bike for all the research, development, and engineering.