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Having made major steps forward with radical changes to its RS-GP in each of the three previous years , Aprilia ’ s fine 2022 meant only small evolutions were needed this winter .
All aspects of performance were touched in a minor way . “ We have some more revs , the bike is a bit faster on the straight and it ’ s narrower , which makes it easier to change direction ,” said Aleix Espargaro of the bike ’ s evolution . “ With the new aero the bike turns better . In general , we made a very small step forward in all areas .”
Having struggled to get the bike off the line in first part of the season , all Aprilias had an improved clutch after the summer break . Espargaro had a new swingarm and seat unit , which plays with the bike ’ s ergonomics , to test in Thailand .
And while managing front tyre temperature when fighting in a group has also been problematic , news that the factory is developing a new carbon fibre chassis – last seen in MotoGP in 2011 –
points to a bright future ahead . JT POWERTRANSFER ®
Having made major steps forward with radical changes to its RS-GP in each of the three previous years , Aprilia ’ s fine 2022 meant only small evolutions were needed this winter .
All aspects of performance were touched in a minor way . “ We have some more revs , the JT bike rubber is cushioned sprockets offer the same a bit faster on the straight and it ’ s narrower quality , which , design , and OEM proven technology makes it easier to change direction ,” said Aleix as used by major Japanese motorcycle Espargaro of the bike ’ s evolution . “ With the manufacturers new since the early 90s to dampen aero the bike turns better . In general , we made a chain impact . very small step forward in all areas .”
Having struggled to get the bike off the line in first part of the season , all Aprilias had an improved clutch after the summer break . Espargaro had a new swingarm and seat unit , which plays with the bike ’ s ergonomics , to test in Thailand .
And while managing front tyre temperature when fighting in a group has also been problematic , news that the factory is developing a new carbon fibre chassis – last seen in MotoGP in 2011 –
points to a bright future ahead . www . jtsprockets . com
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