Honestly, we don't know since when Suzuki has used a torque sensor during certain tests, but what is certain is that the Japanese team had mounted one on the GSX-RR driven by Sylvain Guintoli during the post private test. -Misano.
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Initially used by Honda, this sensor which is fixed at the gearbox output pinion was then adopted by Yamaha and Aprilia. So far, we have personally never seen one in this location on a Ducati or KTM.
What is sometimes called the torsiometer makes it possible to precisely check the torque provided by the engine at each of these speeds. This is crucial information since all the electronic functions of a MotoGP, such as Traction Control, are based on engine torque, and not on its power.
A MotoGP therefore works with values established with as much precision as possible after passing through the bench, then “entered” into the electronics. Above all, a torque sensor allows them to be checked, or even possibly refined and corrected afterwards.
Yamaha Factory uses it during test sessions but never in racing where, in any case, the values are already written in the electronics. On the contrary, Honda leaves its on permanently.
Let's be honest, we don't know why, even if there is the hypothesis that the Honda sensor, which seems much heavier than that of its competitors, could then have a small gyroscopic role...
