KTM continues testing with RC16 Moto GP in Brno

Mika Kallio and Randy de Puniet, riders in charge of the development of the future MotoGP KTM, completed in Brno (Czech Republic) the third practice session led by the Austrian manufacturer to develop its expected prototype on the 2017 grid. The weather, again capricious as in Jerez in February …

Mika Kallio and Randy de Puniet, pilots in charge of the development of the, completed in Brno (Czech Republic) the third practice session led by the Austrian manufacturer to develop its prototype expected on the 2017 grid. The weather, again capricious like, disrupted and shortened the program somewhat, but this session was nonetheless productive.

Randy feels good at KTM

"The conditions were unfortunately not what we expected, but we were still able to do a lot of work on the traction control, the engine brake and the chassis," commented Randy de Puniet. "The team had done an excellent job since the last test and there was notable progress (…). I feel good in the team and I hope it is the same for them", develops the French driver, without handlebars in competition since his complicated attempt to convert to WSBK at Suzuki…

"We can be satisfied with the progress we have made", enthusiastically assures Finnish Mika Kallio, former Moto2 rider..

“We adjusted our program for the second day and tested a lot of things regarding ergonomics, engine and mapping. With only 10 ° C it was unfortunately too cold to have enough grip, but we know this that we will have to do during the next test ".

No chrono has been communicated, nor concrete data concerning the potential of this new KTM RC16 whose frame calls for a trellis dear to the Orange brand. A solution abandoned in motorcycle Grands Prix since the first versions of Ducati…

It is nevertheless whispered in "authorized circles" (to whisper?) That its V4 engine would offer great potential in terms of power. Nothing really surprising, finally, in view of the incredible performance of the standard LC8 twin installed on the, and !

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