MotoGP Silverstone J1: at KTM we also brought something new, but in an old-fashioned way

While Ducati once again hit the headlines by showing that it continued to explore the field of aerodynamics, in the absence of aesthetics, at KTM, it also brought its great novelty which was however barely noticed. It must be said that to detect it, you had to listen rather than widen your eyes. This is a new exhaust. A novelty in the old way...

KTM did some holiday homework and we wanted to show it at the start of the school year Silverstone with this new exhaust. A contribution which seems to have mainly benefited Miguel Oliveira, who although starting and still without a contract for 2023, made the effort to place himself in sixth place with the new exhaust. The Portuguese commented: “ during the morning session I didn't immediately feel comfortable with the bike. In the afternoon we took a small step and we were competitive ". He adds : " I am happy and I see that there is room for improvement. On my fastest lap I made a mistake at turn 7 and we also have ideas to improve the behavior of the motorcycle in corners. The objective is to immediately qualify for Q2 and then obtain a good position on the grid ».

**Oliveira KTM: “ I haven't noticed any big differences in speed or performance, but the vibrations are less«**

And if not, this new Akrapovic? “ We tried to find a little more power through the exhaust ", has explained Olive tree. " In comparative tests, I didn't notice big differences in speed or performance, but the vibrations are less. I prefer the new exhaust, it makes the engine smoother and the sound is different too. This is the same exhaust that we tested in Jerez, which was the first prototype at the time. It was then developed and this is the final product. In Jerez the exhaust was so quiet I couldn't hear my own bike. NOW, he is much stronger ».

He finishes : " I can push a little harder and the bike runs better. I continue to ride as if it will continue with KTM ". But that won't be the case. However, he has nothing yet to announce for the future… “ All I can say is that I hope that in the next few weeks this will finally be over and I will be able to announce what will happen. For the moment, I cannot reveal more » recognizes the pilot of 27 years.