“I haven’t seen a Kalex chassis!” - More confusion at Honda?

Honda’s test rider Stefan Bradl was expected to complete a two-day test this week with the team’s new Kalex chassis. But it didn’t go as planned.
Repsol Honda bike, Portuguese MotoGP test, 11 March
Repsol Honda bike, Portuguese MotoGP test, 11 March

The test in Jerez was brought to a premature end when Bradl was told to dash to Texas, where he will replace the injured 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Marc Marquez at this weekend’s 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas.

So, what about the new c🤪hassis made in collaboration with Kalex that Honda hope will🍨 redefine their season?

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Bradl hinted to that his test days were using old machinery: “Whatඣ can I say? I haven't seen a Kalex chassis either.

“My frame was silvery and made of aluminium. In terms of form, I did not see ♚any difference to🐷 the previous versions.”

Asked if the first test of the Kalex chassis would be 🐻in the days after the race in Jerez on May 1, he said: “I can't say anything about that. I have no information about this. But the next MotoGP test will take place on Monday after the Spanish GP. That's right.”

168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Men On Wheels report that the new chassis will blend the demands of Marquez and Joan Mir, the Repsol Honda teammates.

It was mentioned to Bradl that a new Kalex chassis might not be an overnight success story for Honda, eveꦉn when it finally arrives.

“Unless they have magic hands,” he teased.

Repsol Honda bike, Portuguese MotoGP test, 11 March
Repsol Honda bike, Portuguese MotoGP test, 11 March

Honda’s priorities at COTA this weekend might not be to fight🌠 for the podium or for an unlikely win.

With star rider Marq🀅uez out injured, test rider Bradl replacing him, Joan Mir returning from injury and a major change coming to their bike before the fourth round in Jerez, gathering information might be prܫioritised this weekend in Texas.

“In our situation at Honda, the most important thing is that I move ಌthe thing, learn a little something and get out of this number safely,” Bradl said.

“There is no point⭕ in starting the weekend with high standards.

“I can compete wi⛄th fello𒀰w test drivers Michele Pirro and Jonas Folger, but our priorities should be elsewhere. It's not about fighting for a result and then flying home again.

“In the long term, it would be better for us to get the maximum eff🍌iciency out of technology in Texas and learn how to get the motorcycle back on track.”

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