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From the article: > After a grueling 304-lap test, Acerbis found they needed to use sponges to combat the sloshing inside the tank at the expense of losing som

From the article: > After a grueling 304-lap test, Acerbis found they needed to use sponges to combat the sloshing inside the tank at the expense of losing some volume. The final tank weighed 15.2 kg (33.5 lbs) and could hold 108 liters.

ilyt 3y ago
It's also common for the track bikes to reduce sloshing
mouse_ 3y ago
> to combat sloshing, add sponges I love this sort of simple yet effective solution.
- Washuu 3y ago
  It is commonly used in racing and off road applications to prevent sudden starvation of the fuel pump in rough situations.
  - AYBABTME 3y ago
    Why not use baffles?
    - Manuel_D 3y ago
      The porous structure of sponges effectively acts like a baffle.
      - Washuu 3y ago
        Basically, this. ^ I fitted an off road style fuel tank on a truck I had, but I opted for the version without sponges/baffles. It would try to stall when stopping on a low tank.