Grand Prix motorcycle racing refers to the premier category of motorcycle grand prix currently divided into three distinct classes: 125 cc, 250 cc and MotoGP. Grand prix motorcycles are purpose-built racing machines that are neither available for general purchase nor can be legitimately ridden on public roads; this contrasts with the various production categories of racing, such as the Superbike World Championship, that feature modified versions of road-going motorcycles available to the public.
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 2008 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season |
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| Category | Motorcycle sport |
| Country or region | International |
| Inaugural season | 1949 |
| Riders | 33 (MotoGP) 53 (250 cc) 78 (125 cc) |
| Teams | 12 (MotoGP) 39 (250 cc) 50 (125 cc) |
| Manufacturers | Aprilia,Derbi,Ducati,FGR,Friba, Gilera,Honda,Ilmor,Kawasaki, KR212V,KTM,Suzuki,Yamaha |
| Tyre suppliers | Bridgestone,Dunlop,Michelin |
| Most recent Riders’ champions |  Casey Stoner (MotoGP) Jorge Lorenzo (250 cc) Gábor Talmácsi (125 cc) |
| Most recent Manufacturers’ champions |  Ducati (MotoGP) Aprilia (250 cc) Aprilia (125 cc) |
| Official website | motogp.com |
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