Vital MX GP Bits: 2024 MXGP of The Netherlands 5

Ducati...drool...

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8/23/2024 9:08am

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gpbitsnetherlands-15 — Ducati did it, they raced a MXGP. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-14 0 — Antonio Cairoli returned to the GPs to give the Desmo its first appearance on the circuit. Here's the thing...Cairoli is one month shy of 39 years old! Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-11.jpg?VersionId=0Hf4pYxfYOuOTT2J — Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-23 0 — Ready for some drool factor from the Ducati Desmo 450? The most prototype bike we've seen raced in ages. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-29 0 — Unique fuel tank mounting... Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-22 0.jpg?VersionId=aa6ulQ.ma1gPuqmM9KqSlf — The top-end of the Ducati is quite large compared to the rest of the engine due to the Desmodromic valve system, it also makes the engine a little on the tall side. The bottom-end seems to be quite neatly packaged and there's a lot of sensors/data going on here. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-21 0 — Those are Renthal Fatbars. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-20 0.jpg?VersionId=HOntvtu3ENCZ Xh.gOpwV7 — GET's latest quite of electronics, paired with a kill switch and what is likely a launch control switch. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-48 0.jpg?VersionId=b5IOnzJ — The fitting on the front brake? We'd suspect more data. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-43 0 — #222 Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-44 0.jpg?VersionId=nad8jnx1tqAp.txHwNs — The front box is a GPS sensor and the rear is the RPM gauge and more for GET. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-19.jpg?VersionId=zubXheY3MykEIxwzIYEhV9xuyXN — What's this 3D printed piece? Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-18 0.jpg?VersionId=.s9UCBgh59aTExD vy1m5 9xRKMIj04 — It's used to measure movement. The 3D printed piece likely has a magnet of sorts inside, while the sensor strip under the black cover on the fork picks up the movement of the magnet. As the for compresses, the stripe moves past the stationary magnet. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-56 0 — Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-55 0.jpg?VersionId=Jgrqr1d5DJ8an — Looking for that long front-end feel in the sand. Notice the fork height? Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-50 0 — Works Showa forks slightly slide down into the top clamps. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-28 0 — More wiring and sensors are stashed behind the front number plate. You can also see the neatly machined bar risers from there. The Ducati looks to have a similar top clamp to the Honda. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-54 0 — The radiator shroud on the Ducati is fairly unique in styling, and features a large but slanted radiator. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-52 0.jpg?VersionId=rLTF5m9bJWLjKSM5KDGxW10r5oAn — Sand means big tank. Because of the height of the engine, fuel tank space is a little limited on the Ducati platform. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-51 0.jpg?VersionId=VbWB49UhfLxzNqqj70GeoDr92 — Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-47 0 — Showa works shock... Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-46 0.jpg?VersionId=ChmyU4vh1JiJ2vKlvxLm — More sensor around the clutch cylinder and engine. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-45 0 — A very production looking Brembo front brake. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-42 0 — Akrapovic just keeps picking up more partnerships in the motocross space. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-40 0.jpg?VersionId=cgIT8odIgoKtxu6yguMr7rmFmsaoMN — Kinda of surprising it see a vin number on the frame this early on. Also, with all the works trickery...they have their transponder taped to the fork. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-41 0 — It'll be interesting to see if Ducati has their own hub spacing for rotors and sprockets, or if they've picked an existing OEM's layout. We'd guess if they did, it'll be either Honda or KTM based. Also, the holes on the brake carrier would make us think they've been running a sensor there to track rear hub/wheel speed. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-37 0 — Thin linkage arms. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-38 0.jpg?VersionId=r0AkGGflAr — Ducati has gone inboard on their brake pedal, similar to a KTM. Also, a reminder of how high riders like Cairoli and Roczen run their rear brake pedals from years of sand riding... On another note, it looks as if Ducati has been running their Lambda sensor on the head pipe in two different locations. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-36 0 — A look at the Showa billet shock body and the shock layout. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-35 0 — Another view of the hand-made fuel tank. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-34 0 — Oil pressure/heat sensor? The blue fitting at the front of the case, right below the water pump. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-33 0 — We are very curious to see how their airbox design looks. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-32 0.jpg?VersionId=mB — When you're a nine-time World Champ, you still get special treatment, very nice. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-30 0.jpg?VersionId= PBEcP — STM is an Italian slutch company. Also, look at the angles/bends to the Akrapovic exhaust. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-31 — Jeremy Seewer has used a Fox Vue goggle with custom straps for a few seasons now. Also, Seewer is pretty much locked in to being aboard the Ducati for 2025. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-27 — There's something about red boots... Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-26.jpg?VersionId=X9ehpR5D1LidpuPdZiIghj4Nvs9W. — Damn...that pops... We NEED these boots. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-25 — Custom touches from Leatt. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-24.jpg?VersionId=jFP5m6UU6KPK1FeSH810WGK7u — Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-17 — It'll be interesting how the Red Bull KTM and DeCarli Red Bull KTM team lineups shake out for 2025. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-16 — DeCarli nears the end of their run on red, before returning to orange in 2025. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-13.jpg?VersionId=z.rR80mR — More custom touches from Leatt. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-12 — Haarup has been rumored to be aboard the second KRT Kawasaki KX450 in 2025, but Standing Construct Honda might be in the frame as well. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-08.jpg?VersionId=8gk8vVVTAi3zgrwZi — Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-06 — We need a good stretch after working on GP Bits. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-05 — Sand races make for the best photos... Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-04 — Kay de Wolf with some custom Fox Racing gear on the weekend. Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-03 — Now that's a big trophy... Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-01.jpg?VersionId=rvkT — Air forks for Herlings' machine... Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-02 — Juan Pablo

gpbitsnetherlands-10.jpg?VersionId=WlS758wI07WORk.tV7HvfzM26MBBG — The more OEMs, the better... See you after the next GP in Switzerland! Juan Pablo

Related:

MXGP of The Netherlands

2024 FIM Motocross World Championship

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