KTM finally unveiled its version of the holeshot start device Ducati first introduced into MotoGP in 2018 during Friday's practice for the French Grand Prix. The holeshot device mechanically lowers the rear of the bike to lower the centre of gravity, which allows the rider to launch off the line better without the front of their bike lifting into the air under acceleration. Ducati debuted it on its Pramac bikes in 2018 and further developed the system for this year as so its riders can lower the rear of the Desmosedici during a lap. All of the other manufacturers apart from KTM have a similar system on their bikes for the start (though Aprilia's lowers the front of the bike) and some have...
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