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There are many excellent premium sports streaming services available. In fact, the world of online sports streaming has become so specialized that, no matter what sport you happen to be obsessed with, you will probably be able to find a high-quality premium streaming service that caters to it. Nearly every individual sporting league, too, has its own HD streaming service - some of which even offer access to live events or pay per view specials (and discounts at the very least). Being alive is truly a wonderful time! Despite this, there is no guarantee that the premium sports streaming service that speaks to your niche will always be worth the amount of money that they charge per month. As with any sort of streaming site or app, there is a great deal of variance in terms of quality, diversity, and amount of content. So you may be an American football fanatic, for instance, but that doesn't necessarily mean that the NFL?s streaming service is automatically going to give you everything you need.

What is more often the case is that you may need to consider a combination of multiple streaming services in order to get precisely the digital media experience you crave. To piggyback off of the football example? Maybe, should you find that the NFL?s over-the-top streaming service isn’t quite cutting it in one way or another, you could consider pairing it with I don’t know, ESPN Plus. This way, you are almost guaranteed access to all the games you need to see, as well as top-notch stats, analyses, and postgame highlights. The key is to be as strategic as possible when it comes time to decide on which streaming service (or streaming services) you are going to commit to.

However, when it comes to sports with a little less mainstream appeal, you may just find that all you need is one service. Usually, the one that directly relates to your more niche sport of choice. Luckily for us, almost every sport known to man has its own streaming service dedicated to it. So, we are free to get as specific as need be when choosing streaming sites. And if you find that you just can?t get enough of the Motorcycle Grand Prix, then Moto GP Video Pass may be just the service you need.

That being said, Moto GP Video Pass may not be for everyone. So, why don't we delve into the service and see if it offers something valuable to users in order to see if it will be worth footing the monthly bill?

History

The first time a motorcycle race was held in a Grand Prix fashion was in 1949. Ever since then, the sport has taken off with abandon and although it may not be the most popular racing sport in the world, it has proven to be one of the longest-running and most captivating to watch. There are traditionally multiple racing classes at each Grand Prix event, each tailored to different engine sizes. These classes are based on engine size; there is also one classification for sidecars. In the early days of MotoGP, classes existed for 50 cc, 80 cc, 125 cc, 350 cc and 500 cc (for solo bikes); as far as sidecars were concerned, there were two classes: 350 cc and 500 cc. For much of MotoGP's history, four-stroke engines have been the dominant form of propulsion. However, in the late 1960s two-stroke vehicles began to appear in the smaller classes.

Throughout the history of MotoGP, there have been a number of changes to the official rules. For example, in 1969 it became required that all vehicles be restricted to six gears and two cylinders (four cylinders for the 350 and 500 cc classes). This led to a huge walkout of the league by makers like Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha. This skewed results tables for quite some time, at least until Yamaha and Suzuki returned in 1973 with two-cylinder designs.

In 2012, the engine capacity was increased again, which allowed for a new class: 1,000 cc. This recent expansion has sparked renewed interest and enthusiasm in the sport, as these 1,000 cc engines are exceptionally powerful and fast. If Moto GP can provide what fans are looking for, this could be a major boon for the company.

Design

It appears that Moto GP Video Pass is off to a strong start when it comes to the way the site and app are designed. The site features a classic black and red theme, which seems to fit with a racing site. There is a certain speed to the feel of the design, quickness to the no-nonsense layout that provides a convenient and hasty user experience. Anyone could log in to this streaming service and immediately figure out its intuitive design and be watching races. The Moto GP Video Pass also offers a unique viewing experience. You can watch the normal Moto GP camera angles as the race occurs, but you can also choose to be behind the wheel and watch the races this way. You can choose from several different points of view and rearrange multiple stream windows as you see fit. For instance, if you want to see the bird's eye view of the race, you can drag and drop that angle to the main media player.

There are also three smaller media players that you can drag and drop other viewing options - such as specific driver POVs, helicopter view, commentary view, or ambient. You can watch every race exactly as you see fit with Moto GP Video Pass. This is, in my opinion, the level of customizability that every streaming app should offer, especially for live sports events.

Content

Through Video Pass you will be able to access live Moto GP events, as well as exclusive pre-race interviews and special commentary content not available anywhere else. In addition, the Video Pass archive contains a wealth of historical race footage that is instantly accessible. Another reason to subscribe to Moto GP Video Pass is the ability to pause live races and create your own instant replays. There are also video markers that allow you to skip through prerecorded races and see exactly where the action occurs. Additionally, you can view races from a 360-degree driver's seat camera if you so desire. This makes Moto GP Video Pass one of the most versatile and unique sports streaming services on the market today.

Mobile and Desktop Experience

Another thing to love about Moto GP Video Pass is the fact that you can enjoy it anywhere. Not only can you make the most of this service on your desktop computer, but with the accompanying apps that are offered, you never have to miss out on a moment. Moto GP Video Pass works just as well on your laptop as it does on your smartphone, tablet, smart TV, or Roku device.

Pricing and Plans

This may be where fans might flinch from Moto GP Video Pass. It is not the cheapest premium streaming package out there, that's for sure. Video Pass offers a few different ways to pay, none of which are particularly affordable. Nevertheless, here is the breakdown:

Fans may flinch from Moto GP Video Pass because it is not the cheapest premium streaming package out there. However, Video Pass offers a few different ways to pay which are not especially affordable. -Pay in full: $301 gets you unlimited access for the year (until November)

, $144.24, monthly

Please pay by season (in 4 installments): $31.99, quarterly, $144.24, monthly.

Please pay by monthly installment of $21.67.

So, you can see that even though Moto GP Video Pass has a lot to offer, it does come at a premium. However, if you can afford it and are a huge Moto GP fan, this is definitely going to be the best way to keep up with the races.

Suggestions that I have for Moto GP

I wish there was a cheaper way to access this service. I even wouldn't mind it, personally, if they added another payment tier. Perhaps for $10/month instead of the monthly fee, they could offer a partially limited or ad-included version of the service.