Ducati’s first test on their 850cc bike at Misano on Monday hinted that the new engines will need compliance under the 2027 MotoGP regulations.
Bullets of Bologna became the latest builder to put their 850cc bike on the track as a test rider. Michelle Piro At the home of the San Marino Grand Prix, he shook their minds. It is also expected that the 2027 Desmosedici will continue to do so on Tuesdays.
Only Aprilia has yet to run their 850cc bike on the circuit Ducati They have started to test their concept. KTM were the first MotoGP team to test their 850cc bike. Last December, Yamaha and Honda have since begun testing their rivals for the 2027 rules.
MotoGP will introduce a major regulatory overhaul next season, the biggest change being a reduction in engine capacity from 1,000cc to 850cc. The premier class is also prepared to ban ride height devices and implement additional air restrictions, Pirro sampled in Monday’s test.
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Ducati’s small upper wing on their 2027 MotoGP bike hints at sacrificing downforce
Italian website GPON They published pictures from the Ducati Girl test at Misano on their 850cc bike. Additionally, Ducati World Superbike rider Nicolo Bulega is expected to begin his role as a MotoGP test rider for the Borgo Panigale brand in the summer, possibly as early as June.
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in addition, MotoMatters Based on the GPOne images, Ducati’s front aero concept is ‘very different’ from what KTM and Honda have revealed on their 850cc bikes, especially the upper body. Ducati have developed a ‘much smaller’ top wing than their rivals.
Ducati opted for a single wing with endplates compared to the two-stage box design on the current Desmosedici GP26. It’s an ‘interesting’ decision, as Ducati suggests it expects much less horsepower and torque from the 850cc engine compared to the 1,000cc.
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Bologna’s Bullet Wing hints at sacrificing their 2027 bike’s anti-tyre prowess at low speeds, at least with this development path to prioritize top speed. Ducati may look to generate more torque at the rear end.
Piro and Bulega’s efforts to develop Ducati’s 850cc bike this year could be of great importance to the team’s future plans. Marc Marquez is reportedly yet to agree to sign a new contract with Ducati for 2027 as he worries about entering the new control cycle.
It is considered Marquez refuses to accept Ducati’s two-year contract offer.Because he does not want to lock himself in 2028 to fight at the beginning of the new 850cc regulations. in order to, Marquez is pushing Ducati for a 1+1 year contract. Provides more control.
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