Testing has been underway now for a couple of hours at Mugello, with 16 riders from the MotoGP class staying on at the Italian track. Busiest factory will be Honda, with HRC having brought both a brand new bike - a version of the RC213V originally planned to be raced during the 2013 season, but brought forward to see if it provides a cure for the problems Honda is encountering with the new Bridgestone tires - as well as a new spec engine, aimed at improving rideability. They will also be working on one or two solutions to the chatter they have with the current bike.
Ducati also have a new engine to test, though the modifications are very minor. This is the driveability improvement package which Ducati is hoping will make the Desmosedici's power delivery easier to control, and also easier on the tires. There are also one or two modifications to the chassis, though not a new frame itself. This is said to change the weight distribution of the bike in an attempt to help the understeer which is still the GP12's biggest problem.
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