"Also of note was a special sensor held by a small extension of the swingarm that can actually measure the contact patch of the rear tire as it changes shape and size throughout a single lap in real time."
I mean ... wow, how the hell they do that ?!?
http://www.sportrider.com/sportbike-news/latest-ducati-prototypes-test-mugello?src=SOC&dom=fb (http://www.sportrider.com/sportbike-news/latest-ducati-prototypes-test-mugello?src=SOC&dom=fb)
MaX