Moto-GP shoulder cam

[TK4]

blocked - drat !

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRzfjWufIa4

 

[GreyGhost]

What's the control under his left thumb? Video linking blocked by Dorna but it happens a few times including at ~104s.

 

[TK4]

What's the control under his left thumb? Video linking blocked by Dorna but it happens a few times including at ~104s.

Rear wheel thumb brake or squat control ?

 

[GreyGhost]

Rear wheel thumb brake or squat control ?

Jeebus, according to this video (@ 402s in case Dorna shuts me down), on an Aprilia that thumb lever basically clamps the front suspension down, there is one in front of it to clamp the rear suspension down. Lower centre of gravity, more acceleration. Weee.

 

[Ash]

Yup, Ducati started with a holeshot launch device just for the race starts, but all of the MotoGP manufacturers now have versions that can be used while riding. The rules prohibit electronic suspension, so the squat devices need to be mechanically operated by the rider.

If the prohibition on electronically adjustable suspension didn't exist, all of the squat devices would be like the traction control which can be customized for each corner. The bike knows where it is via GPS and can adjust traction control and engine braking on a corner by corner basis.