Rider or motorcycle, who makes the difference?

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Who makes the difference, the rider or the bike?

That is a question that is usually asked to those who compete in MotoGP, hoping that we will give a definitive or resounding answer.

Put to it, I am going to be very clear: it is the pilots who decide the balance

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