Why is motorbike racing not as popular as Formula 1?

Question

It always seems to me far more interesting, a lot more characters, and more skilful riders. Formula 1 is so technical you races are one and lost on the aerodynamics of a piece of plastic, yawn. I know F1 has its glamour’s side but as a sporting event it’s a bit dullard aint it.

Answer 1

Maybe because more people drive than ride bikes or the fact that cars can corner a lot faster than bikes and leads to more exciting racing.

Answer 2

Maybe because people will hop in a death machine before they hop onto one.

Answer 3

motorcycle racing does'nt get the tv coverage it deserves,F1 is all about money

Answer 4

I follow both of them without fail through out the season. I do find Moto GP more exciting at times, with much more passing/overtaking skills. Some races during the F1 season can be a very monotenous watch, but i would never fail to miss it and have never found Moto gp boring at all, roll on the new season, maybe Stoner will not be unstoppable this year.

Answer 5

All the leather is just a bit too camp. Sorry.

Seriously though; I don't see the point in either. Yes, fast vehicles are impressive, but I've always thought that enjoying watching them go around and around and around and around seemed borderline retarded.

I can understand if people watch it for the crashes... but that makes them sick.

Answer 6

The big players are car manufactures, they have a lot more resources than the motorcycle market. The goal is to sell automobiles, since without sales they can't afford to play. Global TV coverage does help. But think about, how many people own a car vs. motorcycle? So the interest is a bit lobe sided. I do like to watch motoGP over any other motor sport.

Answer 7

cuz kids are riding , we want men

Answer 8

bike racing

I LOVE  IT

bikes rule hands down f1 is so boring... hardly any action

bikes race franticly n screaming along... it has better commentry 2

GO WSB AND STOCK VIRGIN CUP + MOTO GP

Answer 9

it is all about the money