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Winglets, Spoilers and Downwash Ducts – What's the Point? - motorcycles.news - Motorcycle Magazine

Summary by Motorcycles.News - Motorrad Magazin
From pure driving feeling to wind tunnel: The development of aerodynamic concepts In the early years of the MotoGP, aerodynamics was at best a marginal issue. The machines were optimized for agility and low weight, disguises were primarily used for wind protection. Only Ducati broke with this tradition: In the early 2010s, the Italian manufacturer launched winglets for the first time – small wings on the front, which were supposed to provide add…
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From pure driving feeling to wind tunnel: The development of aerodynamic concepts In the early years of the MotoGP, aerodynamics was at best a marginal issue. The machines were optimized for agility and low weight, disguises were primarily used for wind protection. Only Ducati broke with this tradition: In the early 2010s, the Italian manufacturer launched winglets for the first time – small wings on the front, which were supposed to provide add…

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Motorcycles.News - Motorrad Magazin broke the news in on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
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