[kropotkin thinks...] - Scoop: This Is What Ducati's Holeshot Device Looks Like

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The eyes of the MotoGP world have been on Ducati over the past few months, as they have rolled out new and surprising (not to mention controversial) engineering ideas on the Desmosedici GP19. At the Jerez test, there was an aerodynamic seat, and a brake torque arm connected to the rear chassis, and more.

But up until four manufacturers protested Ducati's use of an aerodynamic spoiler attached to the swingarm during the first race of the season at Qatar, all the talk had been of Ducati's so-called holeshot device. It first came to public attention when Ducati riders were spotted stopping at the exit of pit lane at Sepang, and twisting a lever on the top plate of the triple clamp (shown below) before practicing their starts.


Key for engaging the holeshot device