MotoGp 2022

[bigoltool]

Aprilias new SC Project Exhaust for 22. Refreshing to see something other than Akro on every MotoGP and WSBK!

 

[bigoltool]

The Aprilia Aero package is arguably the most flowing of all of them. Not sexy but it looks purposeful!

 

[bigoltool]

Bezzecchi's Steed! A lot going on in that cockpit man!

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

Bezzecchi's Steed! A lot going on in that cockpit man!
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Yeah, like an F1 steering wheel. Must take a lot of skill and practice so that during the race, adjustments can safely be made. I imagine a gamer would be more inclined to adapt to the myriad of lights and switches. I kinda miss the old days when guys like King Kenny just gripped it and ripped it.

 

[bigoltool]

2022 Pramac Ducati of Martin. I predict Jack Miller will be ousted from the factory team and back on this bike sooner than later. If Martin stays Healthy, he will be a threat to Pecco and Fabio this year!

And anyone know what that little black box is protruding up beside what would be the fuel tank cover on a normal bike?

 

[sixpack577]

2022 Pramac Ducati of Martin. I predict Jack Miller will be ousted from the factory team and back on this bike sooner than later. If Martin stays Healthy, he will be a threat to Pecco and Fabio this year!

And anyone know what that little black box is protruding up beside what would be the fuel tank cover on a normal bike?
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Transmitting engine data to the crew?

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

Prolly an iPhone.

 

[bigoltool]

2022 Yamahas. Compared to the Ducati they look pretty tame.

 

[bigoltool]

And the 2022 Suzuki. Also not very much new appearance-wise. Just more Black.

 

[fallenarch]

I think that new Suzuki graphics package is awesome. Hope they are going to sell GSXR 1K look alikes!

 

[bigoltool]

Another great write up by David Emmett about who is chasing what at each of the teams leading to the test in Sepang.

Sepang MotoGP Test Preview: Making Sense of All the Changes

The MotoGP test is Sepang is a bad predictor of who will win the season, but it's still our first look at how the grand prix championship is going to shake out.

www.asphaltandrubber.com

 

[bigoltool]

I think that new Suzuki graphics package is awesome. Hope they are going to sell GSXR 1K look alikes!

Maybe they got more money from Estrella Galicia and Monster. Those logos in particular look more prominent.

 

[fallenarch]

Prolly an iPhone.

Maybe a GPS antenna? I thought the teams can't communicate with the rider (limited communication) or machine during the race but they can attach status data to a spot on the track for review. Always wondered when someone would use a shadow ECU, sort of like a PC5. Triggered by GPS to a location on the track to alter the mapping. For example, setting for max hp on the straights and cutting back for the turns. Or maybe an automatically deployed holeshot/traction system. Don't know if that's legal though. Seems FIM is trying to make factories find performance in traditional ways not expensive high-tech gimmicks.

 

[bigoltool]

Maybe a GPS antenna? I thought the teams can't communicate with the rider (limited communication) or machine during the race but they can attach status data to a spot on the track for review. Always wondered when someone would use a shadow ECU, sort of like a PC5. Triggered by GPS to a location on the track to alter the mapping. For example, setting for max hp on the straights and cutting back for the turns. Or maybe an automatically deployed holeshot/traction system. Don't know if that's legal though. Seems FIM is trying to make factories find performance in traditional ways not expensive high-tech gimmicks.

Arch, if you read that article I posted above David Emmett talks about how the ride height devices are being used on corner exit etc. Pretty intriguing I thought.

 

[Cantab]

coupla launches

 

[Cantab]

2022 Pramac Ducati of Martin. I predict Jack Miller will be ousted from the factory team and back on this bike sooner than later. If Martin stays Healthy, he will be a threat to Pecco and Fabio this year!

And anyone know what that little black box is protruding up beside what would be the fuel tank cover on a normal bike?
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Wonder if theres one on the other side ?

 

[sixpack577]

Maybe a GPS antenna? I thought the teams can't communicate with the rider (limited communication) or machine during the race but they can attach status data to a spot on the track for review. Always wondered when someone would use a shadow ECU, sort of like a PC5. Triggered by GPS to a location on the track to alter the mapping. For example, setting for max hp on the straights and cutting back for the turns. Or maybe an automatically deployed holeshot/traction system. Don't know if that's legal though. Seems FIM is trying to make factories find performance in traditional ways not expensive high-tech gimmicks.

I hate to think of the idea of someone else remotely controlling a bike someone is riding.

 

[bigoltool]

Wonder if theres one on the other side ?

Looks like it!

 

[bigoltool]

Finally Official Petrucci to race here for 2022!

Officially Official: Danilo Petrucci Is Headed to MotoAmerica for 2022

Now officially news, Danilo Petrucci is headed to the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship for the 2022 season, on a Warhorse HSBK Ducati.

www.asphaltandrubber.com

 

[bigoltool]

This seems to be a thing now. Note the Knee Braces on the side of the tank to stop sliding forward. This is Mirs Suzuki, but am also reading that Fabio has something like this on one of his bikes at the test. Think Lorenzo started this a few years back but they are growing more popular it seems.