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So Herlings rides for Redbull KTM and Cairoli rides for De Carli KTM. I know these are 2 different teams, but is one above the other as far as support and what not? Is it like RB KTM and RMATV KTM in the states or more like RCH and JGR?
but my understanding is they are same level but DeCarli was built around Cairoli and Herlings didn't wanna be on 'Cairoli's team' (understandably) so they left it as it was on 250's
What I wanna know is, what's the reason for Coldenhoff going to Herlings' team and Prado going to DeCarli? Or is that just appearances?
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But I think cairoli's team has relatively full access to factory parts - however they also do in house R&D separate of KTM.
Sometimes this can be an advantage...OEMs are brilliant but "stuck" to things they believe in.
In any case - for an "old guy" TC is going damn fast. Herlings better stay on 2 wheels or no hope for a title.
I hate saying this - but I think it's evident the GP's have surpassed the mx nationals...And our "production rule" only hurts the little guy.
Now days - with 3d printing and CNC machines abound - letting little companies run wild with ideas would be a pleasant addition. Bikes are so good that even with full works allowed - how much better would bikes really be??
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