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Originally Posted by ceo012384
From a physics point of view, there is no argument that the full hang-off position is superior.
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This is not necessarily true in real world application. There is much more to factor in beyond center of gravity of the bike/rider combination. You have to factor in traction, the section of track you're on, the chassis of the motorcycle and how it responds to input, sight limitations, control limitations, transition speed, and so on. The "ideal rider pose" only considers one small slice out of the big picture that ultimately determines lap time. Riders that try to force themselves into a preconceived pose are limiting themselves. Fast riders use their bodies in a limitless number of ways based on an equally limitless number of factors. If we agree that "superior" means the fastest lap time, then no, there is no such thing as a single superior body position, because they all have limitations. The faster rider will be the one that chooses his riding style based on the circumstances that exist from moment to moment. Staying as close to the limit as possible requires constant adaptation.
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Originally Posted by ceo012384
Nowadays, if you wanted to win motoGP races, you couldn't do it with that body position
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This is your current World Superbike champion, and he has also won in MotoGP.
So yes, it is possible to ride at the highest levels of the sport with an unorthodox riding style.
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Originally Posted by ceo012384
the guys hanging off like Spies and Stoner and Rossi
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If you watch Rossi, he does not hang off the bike much in most situations. His movements are very efficient and minimalist. Being arguably the greatest rider in history, it shows that a bunch of monkeying around on the bike is not necessary, and at times is detrimental to achieving the greatest results.