Vital MX GP Bits: 2024 MXGP of Italy 17

GP Bits from the Italian Grand Prix at Maggiora

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6/24/2024 9:18am
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War of the countries...and their smoke bombs! Juan Pablo
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Mud seems to be the theme of not only the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross series...but also the 2024 FIM World Motocross Championship. Juan Pablo
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Sounds like Bonacorsi could be tipped to join Fantic in 2025. Juan Pablo
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Yeah...no... Juan Pablo
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When it quits, you ditch? Juan Pablo
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Yes, Pala was much dryer than the MXGP of Italy. Juan Pablo
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At least some are more positive than I. Juan Pablo
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Liam Everts went full mud-prep on the helmet, but still rocking tear-offs. Juan Pablo
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The Bullet. Juan Pablo
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Gotta love panning shots. Juan Pablo
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Tim Gajser's 2025 Honda CRF450RW Juan Pablo
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The radiator shrouds on the MXGP bike are a little different from the up-coming production bike as they screw in a grate area in the shroud vent area. Juan Pablo
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It's a little tough to see, but it doesn't look like Gajser is running a Show steering damper anymore. Also note the clear graphics on the clamps and upper for tubes to keep parts a bit fresher...and with less rock pits. Juan Pablo
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The new production shrouds feature something similar to this riveted on guard, to keep the shroud from entering your boots in deep corners/high-leg situations. Juan Pablo
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Look who's GPS sensor is on top of their radiator... Juan Pablo
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These engine hour meters can be found on karting websites, it's a PET-3200R by Oppama. Juan Pablo
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A little extra coverage for the hydraulic master cylinder. Juan Pablo
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Mmmmm, that extra layer of titanium for the headpipe skin. Juan Pablo
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After being hardcore users of the BFRC rear shock, the HRC MXGP squad moved back to a traditional shock last season. Juan Pablo
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Gajser continues to build his points lead. Juan Pablo
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Rumors point to Liam Everts being courted by Kawasaki to join their new KRT MX2 team for 2025 and beyond... Juan Pablo
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Sasha Coenen has arrived. Juan Pablo
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With Kawasaki backing the KRT team to operate a factory MX2 operation, we wonder where F&H will land for 2025. Juan Pablo
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The KRT team has their oil lines wrapped up to protect them from heat. Also, see the pivoting brake pedal? It's based on the old KX500 part number. Juan Pablo
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Amongst some of the cool hardware, you can see the KRT group drills a hole in the top of the rear brake caliper to release heat. Juan Pablo
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The CRM carbon fuel tanks from the past generation bike still fit the new KX450. Juan Pablo
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While the Kawasaki Racing Team splits suspension duties with Showa for Febvre and KYB with Seewer, it sounds like this may change for 2025. The MXGP/450s will likley both be on Showa, while we may see the new MX2 team running KYB. Juan Pablo
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The carbon holder for the radiator fan is a nice touch. Juan Pablo
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We want that shock... Juan Pablo
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While the US Kawasaki team uses the works billet Nissin caliper that uses two different piston sizes, like Honda/Yamaha/Suzuki does...the MXGP team uses the same oversized piston style that Pro Circuit still uses and US Kawasaki used in the past. Juan Pablo
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The MoTec RPM dash is behind the front number plate. Juan Pablo
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There's just something cool about this shot. Juan Pablo
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He said "please". Juan Pablo
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No caption needed. Juan Pablo
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Italian rider, Valerio Lata, currently races for GasGas' EMX250 program and sits third in that series standing. However, EMX250 didn't race at the Italian GP so he took the opportunity to race MX2...where he placed third with a five-three performance! Juan Pablo
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Hey Fox, I would like this gear and boot combo. Please and thank you. Juan Pablo
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Mikkel Haarup is another rider looking at a potential move to the USA in 2025... Juan Pablo
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Full send. Juan Pablo
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See you all at the next GP. Juan Pablo
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Moto Braap
6 months ago

What’s that little plastic adapter on the top of Bonacorsi’s helmet for?

The Alpinestars helmets offer better facial coverage than the Airoh as shown with all the extra masking on Liam’s mouth guard.  Just like a shroud I wouldn’t expect him to block all the air intake to his mouth area where it might affect his breathing and/or fog up his goggles easier.  Maybe not for people who go as fast as him though with plenty of fresh air intake.

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AverageWeekendWarrior
6 months ago

Awesome stuff as always. 

With those hour meters - I'm wondering how many hours does race bike make through a MXGP season AND how many hours those boys are putting on their practice bikes. Would be a cool article. Just sayin.  

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EuroGuy39
6 months ago

Gajser has ditched the neckbrace? Seems to not have it on in the panning shot at least

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Moto Braap
6 months ago

I was just commenting on the fairing shroud of the new 2025 CRF and now see them going with a grating idea.  In the olden days some riders would catch their knee guards/boots on the more open versions so they picked up on that and I wondered about the potential for heat/cooling/obstruction.

Is that a new Airoh clamp-on visor cover and/or what is it made of for the mud as opposed to what they usually have rigged up in the past like an extended taped-down visor to shield the roost?

The Oakley goggles are showing good coverage in the helmets with fun retro strap options.

The motion shots are cool but “the roost shows the truth” (except for that downhill shot which may in fact be a slick mud landslide). 

I haven’t seen a “please pass…” yet…perhaps good old manners can make a difference more than a plea or special request.

GP Monster girls are hotter and look happier for the riders.

If we get an Italian Stallion I bet he’d be fighting for podiums on his steed.

It’s not Acerbis but they are running some kind of modified frame grip rubber with style marked studs that should hold up and grip better than the 200 grit sandpaper some of our guys are running.  That Hinson clutch cover looks more heavy duty too.

Herlings can sand blast and mud his buddies who dare to challenge.

Sacha scratch the 9 and the the 7 looks like a #1.

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The real Sasquatch
6 months ago

The grip tape on the frames is made using  Vibram , Vibram makes shoe soles . Athena has been offering it for a few years now.  Its more of a rubber , like the sole of a shoe. And outlasts any other grip tape I've seen tried. And also doesn't destroy riding gear like some of the sandpaper style tapes can. 

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The real Sasquatch
6 months ago

They do sell sheets of the same texture that is sold pre cut by Athena , that is intended for use on the bottoms of dress shoes to give a fresh sole or ad tracking.  This is a screenshot from Athena's website. The logo on the Honda tape looks different. But  they have other textures