The improvement of KTM in qualifying conditions was noticeable in the 2023 MotoGP season. In a balanced field where overtaking is a challenging task due to the increasing levels of aerodynamics, a good grid position is increasingly important.
Brad Binder demonstrated this progress in qualifying in 2023. The South African acknowledged that the bike had considerably improved in this area compared to the previous year, stating:
– For me it is super simple: either qualifying is better or our package is much better at qualifying. It wasn’t so good the year before and last year we made a massive step forward in that area. So that’s purely for me why the qualifying went much better.