Dani Pedrosa reveals where KTM 850cc bike will be ‘slowest’ after private test

It was explained KTM are developing their bike around Pedro Acosta. More than his teammates, that could spell trouble for the team next season, which is close to Acosta’s departure. Ducati.

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But when it comes to their bikes in 2027, Dani Pedrosa He revealed that the KTM bike had a glaring weakness that was exposed during preliminary testing.

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Dani Pedrosa explains where KTM’s 2027 bike will be fighting next season.

He said in an interview with Pont team side by side Pedro Acostaasked Dani Pedrosa what he could share about the 2027 KTM bike.

So far, the bike is not as fast as it could be when riding directly on cars. However, expect the bike to be faster on twisty and twisty circuits like the Sachsenring.

“It depends on the track. If the tracks are like Mugello where there are a lot of straights, of course the bike will be slower. But I don’t know about other circuits like the Sachsenring.

Of course, it’s too early to know the true strengths and potential weaknesses of the 2027 KTM bike, especially compared to other teams on the track.

However, KTM’s development test rider, Pedrosa, openly admitting the bike’s lack of speed on straight lines is a worrying sight.

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Dani Pedrosa reveals what’s missing from KTM’s ‘exciting’ 2027 bike

Speaking further in the interview, Pedrosa said that the first tests show that KTM has a competitive bike next season, which will give fans an interesting look.

“The only thing missing now is, let’s say, to try more in other districts, so far we have only tried in a few districts.

“So, we have to test other track features, straights, bumps, soft surfaces, tarmac. We still have some more testing ahead of us this year.”

“I think the bike is fun, I think it can help the championship by passing more, which is more fun. In terms of entertainment, I think it will be good for the rider and the fans.”

KTM have time to sort out their speed issues before the start of the next season. If they can do that, they will have a chance to compete at a higher level next season.