Torak Razgatlioglu’s first MotoGP bike has been officially released by Pramac ahead of the 2026 season.
of Yamaha The Satellite team has revealed their 2026 contenders for the first time. Pramak They’ve opted for mostly the same color scheme as the 2025 on the V4 this year.
The launch view Razgatlioglu He made his official debut as a MotoGP rider after completing his withdrawal from WSBK. Linked up with Jack Miller, the 29-year-old is looking to make an impact in his first year.
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His ability is unquestionable, and many will be looking to see if he can transition to MotoGP and fight at the front. However, Razgatlioglu will have to practice with a new bike and tires in 2026.
Yamaha worked tirelessly to build the V4 project. The bike is still in its infancy, but that’s what makes it the ‘perfect’ machine for Razgatlioglu, according to his mentor.
Kenan Sufuoglu says the importance of developing V4 makes it ‘perfect’ for Toprak Razgatlioglu.
to speak GPONKenan Sufuoglu Razgatlioglu says he needs ‘more time’ to get up to speed with MotoGP. That’s why he thinks the V4 is the perfect bike for the Turkish rider.
Yamaha has to develop the machine in time, and not ‘instant victory’ from the riders. This will give Razgatlioglu the time he needs to adapt to the sport.
Sufuoglu said: “It’s hard to expect anything, but I think he will be competitive. He showed how great his potential is in the first test.”
“Furthermore, the V4 introduced by Yamaha does not require a quick victory, but needs to be developed, which suits Toprak, as he will have more time to learn everything.
“Obviously, he’s not a rider who accepts being behind, so he’ll push hard and try to do his best. But I think it’s difficult to tell the level of the bike and the rider at the moment. We still need time.”
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Toprak Razgatlioglu knows he has a tough first year ahead of him in MotoGP
Razgatlioglu admits that he is already stressed Before the first MotoGP. He knows that all eyes will be on him during the test season and in his first tournament in Thailand.
The Turkish rider is getting used to the V4, realizing that he needs to adjust his riding style from the World Superbikes. He has a year of learning before him, with In the year In 2026 Razgatlioglu is racing on several new tracks..
There’s also the matter of the bike’s performance, with the V4 no guarantee of keeping up with its rivals.
Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola thinks that Razgatlioglu will be left behind In the year He hinted that Yamaha’s ‘completely different bike’ won’t take them off the bottom of the rankings in 2026.
