Then came the controversial swingarm device, first seen at the Qatar test, which was aimed primarily at reducing rear tyre temperature. Much to the chagrin of Honda, Suzuki, KTM and Aprilia, who felt the device provided aerodynamic benefits more than tyre temperature control, Ducati riders Dovizioso, Petrucci and Jack Miller raced with the device. When the device’s legality was clarified, Honda and Aprilia tested a similar device in Austin, with Yamaha introducing its own at Jerez.

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