Miguel Oliveira suggests the Aprilia MotoGP bike has a slender working window the place it is “actually, actually wonderful”, noting that “in case you’re a bit bit out, it appears to be tough”.
The outgoing Trackhouse rider swapped KTM for Aprilia on the finish of the 2022 season and confirmed nicely on the year-old spec of RS-GP he raced in 2023.
In a yr tormented by damage, Oliveira nonetheless managed three prime 5 finishes in 2023 earlier than stepping onto the 2024-spec Aprilia for final season.
Whereas it was a motorcycle that managed a grand prix win in Maverick Vinales’ arms in Austin, Oliveira didn’t crack the highest 5 on a Sunday in 2024 – reaching a better of sixth in Germany a day after ending second within the dash.
Forward of his Pramac Yamaha change, Oliveira commented on his time at Aprilia: “I used to be making an attempt to analyse my profession via Aprilia and I jumped from a 2022-spec to a 2024.
“I did a check on the ’23, and the bike was truly tremendous good – it was wonderful.
“And yeah, it was difficult, it was sophisticated. It’s a motorcycle that if you click on and the whole lot aligns, the bike is de facto, actually wonderful.
“However in case you’re a bit bit out, it appears to be tough. It appears to be onerous to make the distinction.
“It’s less than me anymore to know the bike. I gave the suggestions and that’s it. We’ll go away it in different arms now.”
Vinales has stated on document that every one he wished from the 2024 bike was the 2023 model with a bit bit extra downforce.
After a powerful begin to the yr, Aprilia spent the second half of it chasing its tail because it slipped to 3rd within the constructors’ desk behind KTM.
On his stint with Aprilia, Oliveira added: “Technically, I’m a unique rider.
“I trip another way than I used to be using two years in the past.
“And I believe this will probably be helpful for me, particularly as a result of I may adapt, and that’s crucial factor.”
