TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
KTM
The big unknown of preseason . If the timesheets were the only thing to be considered , it could be assumed KTM were in a world of trouble . Brad Binder was 14th at the Sepang test , new signing Jack Miller 18th . But neither rider was overly fazed , and pointed to the substantial testing work that was completed as reason to be positive . They had reason to feel things would only get better . Since round one , KTM has been a revelation and is can now be considered a podium contender at most race tracks . It has improved its electronics package drastically , giving riders a much-improved feeling on corner exit . It has also found again a solid feeling with the front end . Those two factors combined have allowed its riders to brake late and deep , invaluable assets in a group fight . Another of KTM ’ s big weaknesses from last year – taking advantage of a new tyre – has been addressed . Test rider Dani Pedrosa rode with a carbon-fibre chassis at Misano , a radical departure from their usual steel trellis frames . Both factory riders have been using it since Japan , and noted an improvement in terms of rear grip .
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