But KTM stole some of the headlines with something a little different: “serrated” edges or “saw teeth” on part of the RC16’s front fairing. Aero – at least at this level – is a fairly new concept to MotoGP™. For one, the challenges are different, from the obvious basics onwards. In MotoGP™, the recent and burgeoning aero revolution started with wings, winglets and aero-fairings – with the focus more on the first part of the bike that collides with the oncoming air and with the aim largely centered on creating downforce.

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