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Bastianini: 2024 Ducati MotoGP bike “better from the start” in Valencia test
Just two days after the conclusion of the 2023 MotoGP season, the first official test of 2024 took place on 28 November. Ducati’s factory riders Bastianini and Francesco Bagnaia got a taste of their 2024 bikes for the first time in Valencia, having both missed the Misano test in September due to injury. Bastianini said that the 2024 bike is better in most areas, including engine braking, but notes that corner-entry still needs improvement. He praised the new bike’s engine and throttle response, but mentioned that power delivery is currently a weakness. Bagnaia also raved about the progress made with the 2024 bike, highlighting improvements in the entry, but stated that power delivery still needs work. He prefers a more connected bike in acceleration and feels that the 2024 model offers more power compared to the smoother 2023 bike.
