MotoGP Bans Front Ride-Height Devices
Cycle News Staff | March 28, 2022
After a meeting of the GP Commission in which all six MotoGP manufacturers attended, it was decided by a 5-1 vote to ban the front ride-height devices for 2023.
Pioneered by Ducati, which unsurprisingly was the only one to vote for the front ride-height device’s continued use in MotoGP, the system lowers the front of the motorcycle under acceleration but has come under intense fire from some riders who believe the device causes greater air turbulence and thus makes overtaking more dangerous.
“During the meeting of the Commission held in Lusail, March 4, the Grand Prix Commission delegates were asked to consider two alternative proposals on this matter,” a statement released by MotoGP commercial rights holder, Dorna, said.
“Both had the objective of preventing further performance improvements and development cost increases. After consideration of the proposals the following regulation was approved unanimously.
“The use of any device that modifies or adjusts the motorcycle’s front ride height while it is moving is forbidden. The decision of the Technical Director will be final when determining what constitutes a front ride height device; devices that only operate one-shot at the race start (i.e. “holeshot” devices) are allowed.” CN
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