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MotoGP 850cc motorcycle regulation testing

Overview

Testing of the new 850cc MotoGP motorcycles has indicated that the upcoming regulatory changes may maintain high performance levels despite reduced engine displacement.

Initial sessions at the Red Bull Ring suggested that new Pirelli tire compounds could compensate for lower power output, keeping competitiveness levels comparable to current 1000cc machines. Data from these tests showed riders like Diogo Moreira and Marco Bezzecchi recording competitive times, suggesting the transition might allow mid-tier teams to compete more closely with leaders.

Subsequent testing of the KTM 850cc prototype revealed performance that exceeded expectations. Spanish rider Pedro Acosta recorded lap times faster than his previous marks on 1,000cc machines. While organizers initially anticipated lap times would drop by two to three seconds to improve safety and limit complexity, these results suggest the performance gap may be less significant than predicted.

Entities

KTM · Maverick Viñales · Marco Bezzecchi · Pedro Acosta · Red Bull Ring

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    KTM 850cc MotoGP prototype shows high performance in initial tests

    KTM rider Pedro Acosta has demonstrated that the new 850cc MotoGP prototype may be faster than current 1,000cc models, challenging initial expectations regarding the 2027 regulation changes.

  2. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    MotoGP 850cc testing shows performance parity at Red Bull Ring

    MotoGP 850cc motorcycle tests at the Red Bull Ring show that new Pirelli tires maintain performance levels comparable to current 1000cc engines.

Sources

f1world.it · lamoto.com.ar · motorimagazine.it · oasport.it · teleradiosciacca.it · tudosobrerodas.pt