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Pedro Acosta stepped back from the mass damper and stuck with trusted base settings for much of the 2025 MotoGP season.
Pedro Acosta decided not to continue experimenting with KTM’s mass damper system during the 2025 MotoGP season, opting for two effective base set-ups for the RC16, leading to twelve podiums and fourth place in the championship. Acosta expressed contentment with his current bike setups and chose to work around existing issues rather than introduce new elements.
At Valencia, Acosta and the other KTM riders tested different mass damper boxes, with Acosta focusing on aero qualities due to track conditions. Maverick Vinales previously highlighted the benefits and challenges of the mass damper, emphasizing the performance gains when it works effectively.
Vinales explained that maintaining consistency in configuration, especially in hot conditions, was crucial to avoid increased chatter. Honda also tested revised rear seat humps with a potential mass damper during the 2025 season, indicating ongoing development in this area. Luca Marini remained tight-lipped about Honda’s device, stating the team needed more time before discussing it further.
