Why do Motogp engines spin backwards?

I’m not certain they all do, but the theory is running the engine in the opposite direction as the wheels counteracts the centrifugal forces generated by the wheels and tyres at speed.

The centrifugal forces on the wheels and tyres act to keep the bike running straight and upright, so have to be counteracted when the bike is turned and banked.

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