The 2027 MotoGP bikes take to the track in Jerez

With the 2027 regulations coming into effect in a year, manufacturers have been testing their future machines on the track. This week in Jerez, Spain, three of them took to the track to put their prototypes through their paces. These included Michele Pirro for Ducati, Andrea Dovizioso and Augusto Fernandez in the Yamaha garage, and Pol Espargaró, KTM's test rider.

As a reminder, the motorcycles will undergo significant changes in the upcoming season. Engine displacement will be reduced from 1000 to 850 cc, aerodynamics will be less intrusive, and height-adjustable devices will be eliminated. Another major change: Michelin will be replaced by Pirelli, which will become the sole tire supplier for the sport.

Following these tests, Ducati released a video of its prototype's first laps. While KTM, Honda, and Yamaha began their testing at the end of last year, Aprilia appears to be the only one that hasn't yet run its motorcycle in preparation for 2027.

 

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Honda's RC214v in action

Following Ducati, Honda has revealed the first images of its future machine, designed to meet the 2027 regulations. The motorcycle, which will be the first to bear the RC214V designation, completed its initial testing last December at Sepang. This shakedown, kept under wraps, was entrusted to Takaaki Nakagami.

The Japanese rider, who has become a Honda test rider since leaving the MotoGPAt the end of 2024, he focused on developing Honda's machines, sharing the tasks with Aleix Espargaro. In the few images published by Honda, Espargaro shared his thoughts after this first test ride: "My first impression is that it's super light. I was a little surprised."

The first run of the 850cc @MotoGP era is complete… Plenty more to come. 😉 pic.twitter.com/xcBtfZldd5

— Honda HRC Castrol – MotoGP (@HRC_MotoGP) March 12, 2026

It should be noted that the entire grid will have a first opportunity to test the next-generation MotoGP bikes together during a session scheduled for Brno, the day after the Czech Grand Prix on June 22nd. The second opportunity will come after the Austrian Grand Prix on September 21st.

Outside of official sessions, only Yamaha has the right to run its regular riders with its 2027 prototype, by virtue of the advantages conferred by Rank D in manufacturer concessions.

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