Oxley Bom MotoGP podcast

MotoGP - A Matter of Balance

June 16, 2024 Mat Oxley & Peter Bom Season 2 Episode 15
MotoGP - A Matter of Balance
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Oxley Bom MotoGP podcast
MotoGP - A Matter of Balance
Jun 16, 2024 Season 2 Episode 15
Mat Oxley & Peter Bom

Here's an interesting question: what was the last time KTM won a race? And what was the last time they won while the track was dry?

The answer is three whole years. Yes, with no race in Kazakhstan this week, Mat instead decided to dive into some interesting statistics. The numbers don't lie, and they point at something curious at KTM.

So this week we're going to dive into why an incredibly competitive bike like the RC16 isn't bringing home the gold more often. It's a question that not only involves lots of engineering and data, but also a serious look at the different kinds of pilots riding these machines. And the answer might have some serious implications for the freshly-signed Enea Bastianini and Maverick Vinales...

Want more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club for writing our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!  

Show Notes

Here's an interesting question: what was the last time KTM won a race? And what was the last time they won while the track was dry?

The answer is three whole years. Yes, with no race in Kazakhstan this week, Mat instead decided to dive into some interesting statistics. The numbers don't lie, and they point at something curious at KTM.

So this week we're going to dive into why an incredibly competitive bike like the RC16 isn't bringing home the gold more often. It's a question that not only involves lots of engineering and data, but also a serious look at the different kinds of pilots riding these machines. And the answer might have some serious implications for the freshly-signed Enea Bastianini and Maverick Vinales...

Want more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club for writing our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!