KTM MotoGP has made clear its desire to drastically reduce aerodynamic effect in MotoGP, emphasizing that aerodynamics play an increasingly important role in motorcycle performance. They want to limit the size of aerodynamic parts and eliminate trim correction devices. However, in Moto3, the Pierer Mobility group, of which KTM is a part, surprised with the new KTM RC4 2024, which looks a lot like a miniature MotoGP…
At KTM, version MotoGP, we position ourselves as the manufacturer who most wishes to see in the future regulations of the category a drastic reduction of the aerodynamic effect in the overall performance of the motorcycle. The boss of the competition thus took the date by declaring: “ we arrived like Formula 1 a few years ago. Aerodynamics now play an important role in performance in all areas: acceleration, top speed, deceleration, cornering. We won't get rid of the wings and those things. Limiting the size of aerodynamic parts, removing trim correction devices, this is a clear request from us, just like reducing engine power. ».
Yes, but for the moment, everything is authorized and the Pierer Mobilty group, so prudish in MotoGP, has on the other hand seriously slagged in Moto3 with a new RC4 looking like a model of the RC16 pushing the opus Honda NSF250RW in the category of collector’s machines…
The new KTM RC4 Moto3 impresses
La nouvelle KTM RC4 Moto3 has indeed impressed observers with its aerodynamic design, reminiscent of its big sister, the RC16. While winglets have been banned in Moto3 for years, the 4 RC2024 features an innovative aerodynamic design, with an aerodynamic duct generated from the diverter on the mudguard. THE fairing has also been redesigned to improve aerodynamic performance, with a new air intake for the airbox.
In addition to its advanced aerodynamic appearance, the RC4 2024 is equipped with high-tech components, including a MotoGP-style starter motor. With an even more developed engine, the RC4 has already raised the standards of competitiveness in Moto3, as evidenced by the track record broken during testing in Jerez. The Pierer Mobility teams, representing KTM, GASGAS, Husqvarna and CFMOTO, are enthusiastic about the performance of the RC4. The Last of the Mohicans Honda less …
