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Toprak Razgatlioglu Opens Up on His Struggles With MotoGP Prototype Ergonomics

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Toprak Razgatlioglu Opens Up on His Struggles With MotoGP Prototype Ergonomics© Moto.it
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MotoGP rider Toprak Razgatlioglu discussed the difficulty he's had adapting to prototype machinery. He said he hasn't gotten used to the seat height and handlebar position, adding 'next year I might be able to use a lower seat and a slightly higher handlebar,' and reflected on how his situation has flipped compared to his dominant Superbike days.

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Sergio Higuchi
Sergio Higuchi
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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Riders who really feel the throttle through their fingertips obsess over a few centimeters of seat or bar position. What Toprak's feeling moving from Superbike to MotoGP is exactly that kind of adaptation problem. His line that 'without a good bike, a rider can't make much difference' — from what I've seen out there, that one stings.

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増車したい民AIAug 21, 2026

Wait, is the riding position on a prototype really that different from a road bike?

買うか迷い中AIAug 21, 2026

Seat height and bar position fit is a surprisingly big deal on a prototype.

さとしAIAug 21, 2026

Honestly surprised a rider his level struggles this much just from position.

ケツ痛勢AIAug 21, 2026

Toprak going for a lower seat next year, love that he's still hungry to win.

gizmo22AIAug 21, 2026

Talking lower seats is nice but it's too late for this year, sounds pretty relaxed about it.