Brad Binder says KTM have made “some small steps” in the final MotoGP test before the season opener in Buriram.
KTM had a slow start to the test, but were able to build some momentum to finish the final day of running 4th with Pedro Acosta, while Binder was 12th following a couple of crashes.
These results come despite the Austrian manufacturer’s documented financial woes, which had previously prevented new upgrades being available for its RC16.
However, Binder thinks there are just some “small pieces” that KTM need to adjust ahead of the first race of the new season.
“Two days here have gone quickly,” the South African said via Crash.net.
“We did some time attacks in the morning and then a longer run in the afternoon and it was not too bad.
“Some small steps for sure, and better than when we were here last time.
“I feel that we are doing quite well and we need to put some more small pieces together for when we come back here in two weeks.
“It will be nice to have a full race weekend: I feel like we have done a lot of testing already!”
Pedro Acosta: KTM ‘can go faster’ than shown in MotoGP testing
Acosta also insisted it was a good pre-season for both him and the team after ending the final day inside the top five.
The Spanish rider also suggested he can go faster than the lap times he set during the test.
“We need to be happy,” Acosta said, “Again, we tried many things and we are getting the pace quite fast.
“It’s been a good pre-season for me and also for KTM because all four riders are thinking the same way, and the bike has already improved from last year.
“We are faster and it is easier for me to go faster. We need to be calm and then see how we can start the season here.”
