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Yamaha TRX 850

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Aprilia debuts 2027 Prototype Bike at Jerez

Aprilia has become the final manufacturer to unveil its 850cc prototype for the 2027 season. The team remained at Jerez after the official test to carry out a private testing session, where test rider Lorenzo Savadori made the bike’s on-track debut.

Conditions were far from ideal, as rain left the circuit wet throughout the day. Despite this, Lorenzo Savadori completed several laps to gather the first data on the new machine.

Compared to the current 1000cc bike, the new prototype features significantly reduced aerodynamics, in line with the upcoming regulations. The bike also sounds noticeably different, with a less aggressive engine note. Nevertheless, the new Aprilia successfully completed its first laps on track.

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Fabio Quartararo says Things won't Instantly improve in 2027

Fabio Quartararo will leave Yamaha at the end of the 2026 season and is widely expected to join Honda's factory team for the start of the new 850cc era in 2027. However Quartararo believes that changing teams will not immediately solve every in the new 850cc era.

Fabio Quartararo explained that maintaining his motivation during difficult periods has always been important to him. While he is looking forward to the next chapter of his career, he expects the transition to come with its own challenges and does not believe success will arrive overnight.

As Quartararo said.

"It doesn’t matter to me, but I’d rather finish seventh than 15th. That’s my way of staying motivated right to the end. Nothing will change for me, mind you, but I want to be ready for next year. It’s not as though everything will be perfect just because I’m moving on.

I’m sure I’ll face a few difficulties in this next chapter of my career. That’s why I want to push myself to the limit so that I can continue to learn and develop as a rider."

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Marc Marquez shares his Thoughts on the New 850cc Bike

Marc Marquez was among the riders selected by the manufacturers to test the new 850cc machines that will debut in the 2027 season. After sampling Ducati's prototype at Brno, Marquez shared his first impressions and highlighted one area where he believes further improvements could be made.

Marc Marquez explained that, although the new bike is slightly slower than the current 1000cc machine, the difference is unlikely to be noticeable for fans. Marquez also believes aerodynamics still play too significant a role and hopes they will be reduced even further to encourage closer racing.

As Marquez said.

"I tested it at Brno. It’s not as fast, but I don’t think the fans will notice. I think the biggest change is with the tires. I was hoping they’d reduce the aerodynamics even more. I would've liked them to decrease it more.

Obviously, without aerodynamics, we could have more group races, like in the Moto 3. It’s harder in the Moto GP because you lose downforce and the bike performs worse. You have to get used to it. Every era has its pros and cons."

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Pirelli Director talks about first 850cc Test with Official Riders at Brno

Following the Czech GP 2026, an official test was held featuring the 850cc prototype bikes that will be introduced in 2027. In addition to the test riders, a selection of full-time Moto GP riders were also given the opportunity to ride the new machines.

Toprak Razgatlioglu, Luca Marini, Raul Fernandez, Joan Mir, Pedro Acosta, Fermin Aldeguer, Marco Bezzecchi and Marc Marquez were the riders chosen by their respective manufacturers to take part in the test.

While no official lap times were released, Marco Bezzecchi was allegedly the fastest rider, recording a lap time of around 1:54.0. This was approximately three seconds slower than the pole position time set by Ai Ogura earlier this year.

Pirelli, which will become the sole tyre supplier in Moto GP from 2027 onwards, expressed satisfaction with the test. Pirelli Motorsport Director Giorgio Barbier stated that the data gathered at Brno will play a key role in the continued development of the new tyres.

As Barbier explained.

"I would like to thank the riders and manufacturers for their cooperation and the enthusiasm shown in this important test, on our road towards Moto GP 2027. The running plans were demanding, with many solutions to evaluate, after a race weekend marked by high temperatures and only a few days before the next Grand Prix.

Following the private sessions that until now had only been held with test riders, in Brno we were finally able to gather useful information on the 2027 tyres for the future 850cc bikes, also from some contracted riders. All manufacturers completed the agreed programmes, with differentiated running plans for the two bikes, to maximise data collection, and some riders also carried out sprint race simulations and full race-distance runs.

The collaboration with riders and manufacturers continues to be very constructive and development is progressing as planned. The data collected today, together with those from the upcoming private tests, starting with the September test after the Austrian GP and the end-of-season test in Valencia, will be fundamental in defining the final characteristics of the 2027 range."

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Nicolo Bulega fastest on Opening Day of Private 850cc Test at Misano

Right before the Italian GP 2026, the manufacturers gathered in Misano for a private test. The next years prototype were exclusively tested and among the riders was the current world sbk championship leader.

Nicolo Bulega did fifty laps and impressed with a lap time of 1:31;9. Bulega topped the session and was the only rider to be able to set a time under the 32 seconds mark.

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Nicolo Bulega impresses with Lap Times during 850cc Prototype Test

Nicolo Bulega, who is currently dominating the world sbk season, was invited by Ducati to participate in a private test at Mugello. The primary objective of the test was for Bulega to evaluate Ducati’s new 850cc prototype, which is set to be introduced for the 2027 season and onwards.

Nicolo Bulega reportedly made a strong impression with his pace during the test session. Over the course of 20 laps, Bulega recorded a best time of 1:47.2, which was approximately four tenths of a second faster than the benchmark previously set by Ducati test rider Michele Pirro.

The test programme was ultimately shortened by one day due to adverse weather conditions, limiting the available track time for further development work.

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Ducati's General Manager positive after first 2027 Prototype Test for Ducati

Ahead of the European leg of the 2026 season, starting with the Spanish GP, Ducati carried out a private test at Misano with its 850cc prototype for the 2027 regulations.

Test rider Michele Pirro was in charge of putting the bike through its initial runs. According to General Manager Gigi Dall'Igna, the feedback from this first outing was encouraging. Dall’Igna also confirmed that Ducati’s development program will continue shortly, with another test scheduled at Mugello.

As Dall'Igna told.

"The first impression of the bike was very good. Everything worked well and the bike is ready for further testing. Next week we will have another test. He’ll have the full package we currently have: the new engine, the aerodynamics, without any auxiliary systems or ride-height devices… practically everything."