There are minimum weight requirements for racebikes most likely for structural safety reasons yet here are no minumum requirements for the weights of the riders.

Would it not be more logical to have a minimum gross weight of bike and rider allowing for a full tank of fuel and rider weighing (for argument sake), 70kg in full kit which would increase the likelihhood of riders in most parts of the world and of average height and build having a more reasonable chance of getting a ride and being competivie? It would certainly level the playing field.

According to what I believe to be current rider weights in MotoGP, Danny Pedrosa has about a 21kg body weight advantage over the likes of Colin Edwards (51 vs 72Kg). That's equal to the weight of 21 litres of water and a hell of an advantage.

The way it is at the moment, it would obviously be advantageous for manufacturers to hire balemic gnomes.

What are your thoughts about the minimum gross weight proposition?