KTM caused a stir on Friday at the MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix as test rider Dani Pedrosa took to the circuit on a new carbon fibre chassis.
Carbon fibre chassis are not a new concept in MotoGP, but a full frame made of the material has not been used since Ducati did so with its 2009, 2010 and 2011 bike.
KTM regularly batted away suggestions that it would find competitiveness in MotoGP by joining its rivals in a switch to an aluminium frame, but steadfastly stuck to its guns.On Friday at Misano, however, KTM hinted at its next development step as 31-time MotoGP race winner Pedrosa completed both practice sessions – finishing third overall – on a carbon fibre frame.
As with any chassis, KTM’s carbon fibre example is about trying to improve turning and grip - drive grip something of an Achilles heel for KTM riders in recent years. So much development in MotoGP has gone on aerodynamics and ride height devices, but it seems chassis is the next battleground – not least if aero and RHD’s are cut back in the regulations in the coming seasons.and Binder will likely get their hands on it.
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