The expandable trailers of the GPs, AKA the Fish Bowls, are pretty amazing and equally annoying at the same time. Juan PabloFantastic for the teams, not so great for the spectators. Juan PabloRuben Fernandez's HRC Honda CRF450RW hiding out in the fish bowl. Juan PabloThere is A LOT going on here. First off, we believe this is a version of the upcoming 2025 CRF450R chassis, note the different subframe mounting points. Considering MXGP rounds aren't as hot as the US outdoors, it's surprising to see a full oil cooler being implemented. (Note the oil lines on the left side of the engine right behind the custom radiators) Juan PabloThe airbox design is a bit different and works around the new subframe mounting points. Not the old mounts right under the radiator shroud aren't in use now, leaving the holes blank. On top of that, Fernandez has standard hardware on his bike in key mounting points (subframe and engine mounts), so no titanium there. Lastly, he's using a production shock body with A-kit components. Juan PabloThe forks also appear to be production fork cartridges, dressed up with some coated tubes. These are a little different than A-kit or works cartridges. Juan PabloAn extra map mode switch has been added to Fernandez's controls. Juan PabloThe MXGP HRC team has a slightly different muffler spec for more aggressive sound testing. Juan PabloOversized titanium fuel tank drool... Juan PabloAll the data and harness mods have been located on the left side of the frame at a higher up point where it's easier to access and disconnect. Juan PabloIf you believe the rumors, Louis Vosters and his Wilvo team may not be Yamaha's factory 450 effort in 2024...a spot which they've held since 2019. Juan PabloThe Nestaan Husqvarna MX2 team still has a traditional pit area with full tent. Although, the windows were fully closed at this round. Juan PabloSadly, Key de Wolf's red plate journey only lasted one round. Juan PabloThe Nestaan team's design and look is so clean. Juan PabloThe O2 sensor bung tells us that the Husky MX2 team has received the engine updates (and the inclusion of a second injector) that the US team gained with RJ Hampshire at the opening round of the Pro Motocross Championship. Juan PabloFMF is one of a few global partner brands for Husqvarna factory racing. Juan PabloDid you know in MXGP that titanium axles are actually illegal? Juan PabloKay's bike utilizes the production vented plate, his bike also features a thicker seat, and the Austrian trio's "medium" engine mount...which is a stock unit that's been machined out a bit. Juan PabloAhh, the old fake steel/aluminum Supersprox (it's actually just an aluminum sprocket). Juan PabloJuan PabloDid you know that the Nestaan/WP suspension technician is an American and a member of Vital's forum? Jared Keller has been with the team for a couple of years now, after getting his first start at JGRMX. Juan PabloCan Kay get the red plate back? Juan PabloJuan PabloDe Wolf came into the round nursing a nasty ankle sprain/injury he received just days before the event. The week off before Indonesia will do the youngster some serious good. Juan PabloSome motivation for the young Everts. Juan PabloThe first top step of MX2 was finally reached by Liam Everts in Germany. Juan PabloThe pressure this man is under, sharing the same last name with two of the greatest to ever do it in MXGP. One down, 100 to go to reach his father Stefan. Juan PabloLucas Coenen should've taken his MX2 win in Germany, but due to a chain failure in moto two...that's have to wait a few more weeks. Juan PabloJeremy Van Horebeek, the multi-time vice-champion in MXGP returned from retirement to race for the Standing Construct Honda team, but to a series of injuries that left the team without their usual racers Pauls Jonass and Brian Bogers. We wouldn't be shocked to see Horebeek on the bike in the coming rounds as well. Juan PabloJago Geerts returned from a wrist injury a round earlier than expected. While it didn't go fantastically, he did limit the damage and is still in this championship, albeit it a ways down now. Juan PabloSix-time MXGP race winner and two-time Championship runner up, Kevin Strijbos, works exclusively with Romain Febvre through the Kawasaki MXGP operation. Juan PabloCould Alberto Forato end up on full factory equipment in 2024? It's possible. Right now the Italian is enjoying WP factory support with his suspension program, with the SM Action KTM squad utilizing Italian engine builder Tomasin R&D. Juan PabloThat's a big red plate covering a big piece of red plastic...you can also see the windowed shock tower on the MXGP Austrian frames in this photo. That's not on the production frame or US bikes. Juan PabloJM Honda doing a gold theme for Acerbis 50th anniversary. Juan PabloYou might have seen the KYT helmet banners on Vital MX recently. The brand is more known for it's road race helmets, but has motocross helmets and even won the 2014 MXGP World Championship with Romain Febvre. Check them out. Juan PabloA little leftover we missed from a prior GP. A look at Herligns throwback bike in honor of his 102 Grand Prix race wins. Juan PabloThe scheme is based on Herlings' 2010 Red Bull KTM. Juan PabloIt's the little details... Juan PabloThe controls on Herlings' bike have been simplified over stock. No mode switches or anything fancy. Just a kill switch... Juan Pablo...and a start switch. Juan PabloJuan PabloRene Hoffer, never forgotten. Juan PabloThe 3D printed titanium Akrapovic pegs don't pop like welded ones but they're still very cool... Juan PabloIt's cool to see KTM let their guys venture into some brighter gear and not be as orange-centric as of late. Juan PabloAnother example. Juan PabloSee you all next week! Juan Pablo
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