Remy Gardner Evaluates Yamaha’s Aggressive M1 Engine: A Shift Towards the ‘Two-Strokey’ in MotoGP Debut

Remy Gardner Describes Yamaha MotoGP Engine as 'Pleasant, Yet Somewhat Reminiscent of Two-Stroke'

"I experienced several near falls, but fortunately, my reactions were incredibly swift!"

Remy Gardner, stepping in for the injured Alex Rins on the Yamaha MotoGP team during his first race at the Sachsenring, shared Fabio Quartararo's observations about the current M1's aggressive characteristics.

Previously renowned for its seamless control and approachable design, the M1 has transitioned towards a more assertive stance in recent years, with engineers pushing to enhance the power output to compete with European models.

How relentless? According to Gardner, the engine's behavior seemed akin to that of a two-stroke.

"Gardner mentioned, "It seems that Yamahas have always been known for their effortless and smooth riding experience. However, I personally found them to be somewhat aggressive, to be honest."

"I believe it might be due to the new engine setup or something similar, but it did seem slightly more intense than anticipated."

"Managing slides on the gas is quite challenging. I experienced several tricky instances towards the race's conclusion and also during the Sprint the day before. There were a couple of moments when I nearly lost control, but fortunately, I reacted swiftly and managed to avoid any mishaps."

"Indeed, I anticipated it would operate more seamlessly. However, the engine itself is quite stable, with minimal vibration or disturbance, which is pleasant. Yet, it feels slightly reminiscent of a two-stroke engine, to put it one way."

Gardner crossed the finish line in 20th place (among 22 competitors) in both races at Sachsenring, recording a best lap time that was 1.475 seconds slower than the fastest, yet only marginally behind Honda's Joan Mir by a few tenths of a second.

Gardner expressed a desire to explore his potential with additional bike time, stating, "I hope my insights on my experience with the bike have been valuable. Hopefully, Yamaha can derive some positive outcomes from that feedback."

Gardner secured the Moto2 championship in 2021 and then transitioned to MotoGP, racing for KTM during the 2022 season.

The Australian, whose father is the 1987 world champion Wayne, transitioned to the World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK) with Yamaha the previous year and achieved his inaugural podium this year.

Gardner, who is presently positioned seventh in the WorldSBK rankings, will return to action on his R1 at Donington Park for the British leg of the competition this weekend.

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