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Where KTM’s updated MotoGP bike still lacks compared to Ducati
Brad Binder was given two new RC16 bikes for the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi, where he set a new lap record in Friday practice and finished second in the sprint race on Saturday. However, poor weather and bike swaps hindered his performance in the main race, causing him to crash out at Turn 3. Binder felt that his soft rear tire went off during the sprint race, affecting his ability to exit corners quickly compared to his rival, Jorge Martin. He believes there are areas, such as turning and pick-up, that he needs to improve. Binder also mentioned that the RC16 performed well in wet conditions, particularly on braking and entry, although he struggled slightly on corner exit. While Binder acknowledges the small improvements made with the new bike, he is cautious about claiming it can consistently compete against Ducati for the championship.
Source: motorsport
