Motogp 2023 preseason notes.

[whatarush]

whatarush wrote

Looks like Honda has thrown in the towel was far as the chassis goes. They are apparently turning to Kalex for a new chassis. With hopes of having it for the May test in Jerez

https://m.gpone.com/en/2023/03/15/motogp/sensational-honda-has-asked-kalex-to-redesign-the-motogp-bike-chassis.html

Update on Kalex frame.

“Now Honda is set to ditch its own chassis design in favour of one developed by Kalex, which was due to be run at the post-race Spanish GP test at Jerez at the end of April.

But the frame will now be tested by Stefan Bradl and the HRC test team helmed by crew chief Ramon Aurin and new technical director Ken Kawauchi at Jerez in a private outing on 4-6 April.”

https://www.autosport.com/motogp/news/honda-set-to-test-kalex-motogp-chassis-prior-to-americas-gp/10447540/

[motogrady]

whatarush wrote

whatarush wrote

Looks like Honda has thrown in the towel was far as the chassis goes. They are apparently turning to Kalex for a new chassis. With hopes of having it for the May test in Jerez

https://m.gpone.com/en/2023/03/15/motogp/sensational-honda-has-asked-kalex-to-redesign-the-motogp-bike-chassis.html

Update on Kalex frame.

“Now Honda is set to ditch its own chassis design in favour of one developed by Kalex, which was due to be run at the post-race Spanish GP test at Jerez at the end of April.

But the frame will now be tested by Stefan Bradl and the HRC test team helmed by crew chief Ramon Aurin and new technical director Ken Kawauchi at Jerez in a private outing on 4-6 April.”

https://www.autosport.com/motogp/news/honda-set-to-test-kalex-motogp-chassis-prior-to-americas-gp/10447540/

Beyond me how a company that is so big it makes jets needs to outsource the design and fab of a motorcycle frame. 🤔

I saw where Jack Miller and his wife are expecting a baby in September.  
One wonders if Babyitis will take the winners edge of another guy.