[kropotkin thinks...] - Tom's Tech Treasures: Analyzing MotoGP Tech Updates At Qatar, Part 2

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    Ducati “triple winglet” fairing on the Desmosedici GP19
    Peter Bom: A tri-plane winglet arrangement must have quite a lot of horizontal surface area. By spreading that surface area over three wings, Ducati also reduces the risk of damage in case of contact with other bikes. Bikes with as much aero as the Ducati can barely be ridden at all with it any longer.

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    Knee pads on Jorge Lorenzo’s Honda RC213V (Friday night)
    Peter Bom: Jorge is obviously still working on something he feels is very important: the ergonomics of the motorcycle. Here, and below, the contact points on the fairing which he is apparently using to support himself on the bike while riding.

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