The ultimate braking point

When it comes to racing success, stopping power is just as important as horsepower. Here's why…

PETER BOM

Leading MotoGP engineering guru writes for MCN RACING TECH While there is always a primary focus on the speed of a bike, braking performance is just as important when it comes to lap times. Take the Assen circuit in the Netherlands as an example. It's a venue where MotoGP riders are extremely busy on the brakes and spend 30% of the lap decelerating, which is more time than they spend at 100% throttle. With this being such a key area, every rider on the grid has their own individual preferences and braking technique. We spoke to Maverick Viñales about the very unique brake setup on his 2024 Aprilia RS-GP and the specifics of using and exploiting the mind-blowing performance of carbon brakes on a MotoGP bike. More than just a…

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MCN (Digital) - 1 Issue, 3 January 2025

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