The technical regulations MotoGP rather strongly freezing the evolution of motorcycles, we could hardly expect technical novelties during the French Grand Prix on the Bugatti circuit in Le Mans, but it was nevertheless an opportunity to notice some interesting elements...
After Ducati and Aprilia, here's what we saw from Yamaha, Honda and KTM.
3/ Yamaha
The only small development observed, in the absence of a new swinging arm, is the pronounced profiling of the fork sliders, an element which, like the fork fins, is not subject to approval, unlike the fairing.
A detail some would say, but in aerodynamics the accumulation of details is important...
4/Honda
The new chassis tested during the Jerez test was officially not appreciated by the drivers of the brand with the winged logo.
However, it is with the latter, and on his two motorcycles, that Luca marini participated in the French Grand Prix.
We questioned Johann zarco on the subject, even though he had categorically judged this novelty to be negative. The French driver, who deliberately does not get too attached to technology, was not aware of this, but found it logical that development also continued with this new chassis in order to collect data.
2024 chassis
Jerez Test Chassis
5/ KTM
Despite the use of carbon frames, for the four Mattighofen riders, KTM remains faithful to its policy of not hiding its RC16s, unlike all other manufacturers.
Thanks to them !
But then, why hide the motorcycles when they have fallen? Simple habit or desire not to ride an injured animal?
Technical MotoGP Bugatti
