£ What’s the track like?
ALVARO: The rear track acts
in a much stronger and more
aggressive way than a tyre. It
has a larger surface area than
the wheel, so acceleration
and braking change. It’s also
flat, and I really noticed how
this changes the reaction of
the bike, especially in turns,
when it’s very likely to skid
and lose traction.
£ Does the track affect engine
braking?
ALVARO: The key is to always
keep the bike motoring and
do not “on-off” with the
throttle, because the rear
track has a large inertia and
you really notice the feeling of
accelerating and braking. If we
let off the gas, because of the
direct drive, the track slows
down abruptly, and this takes
away stability from the bike and
makes the rear slide around.
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