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Bimota team boss Guim Roda believes the Italian manufacturer has shown how quickly the team has put itself in “a good position” so early into the WorldSBK project.
Bimota team boss Guim Roda is pleased with the team’s progress in the WorldSBK project and believes they are in a good position after just over a year since its inception.
Kawasaki shifted focus to Bimota and created the ‘Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team,’ leading to significant bike development and six podium finishes before the midway point of the project’s second year.
Roda acknowledged that they are still behind Ducati but are holding their own against Yamaha, Honda, and BMW due to consistent improvements and optimizations.
The team’s understanding of the bike has grown, with a series of small steps contributing to a significant overall progress.
Bimota sees potential for further improvement in various areas such as swingarm, suspension, electronics, setup, and aerodynamics, with a focus on achieving the right balance and weight distribution.
Despite strict engine regulations in the series, engine development remains challenging, limiting opportunities for optimization and requiring the team to work within the confines of the current engine performance.
