Marc Marquez says Honda has now slipped behind Suzuki as the worst performing MotoGP bike on the grid when it comes to acceleration, barring Aprilia. Top speed and acceleration were widely regarded as Suzuki's weak points when it rejoined the championship last season, but the Japanese marque has made considerable improvement on both fronts in 2016 with the introduction of a seamless-shift gearbox and upgraded engine. Maverick Vinales secured Suzuki's first premier class podium for eight years last weekend at Le Mans, while Marquez crashed trying to make up for his Honda's weak acceleration with a front-end washout. And while the RC213V's deficiencies have been well-documented, Marquez...
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