New MotoGP future revealed
MotoGP has revealed a major overall of technical regulations that will come into effect at the start of the 2027 season.
The new bikes are promised to be “safer, more sustainable, more spectacular, road relevant and efficient”.
It is headlined by the reduction of engine size from 1000cc to 850cc, which is a key part of the new rule set made by the championship in conjunction with the manufacturers.
It is the first time the engines have been downsized since 2007 with the 1000cc being used over the past 12 years since 2012.
The maximum bore will also reduce from 81 to 75 millimetres, which will also limit performance.
The changes have been made to “decrease top speeds, making the sport safer, and increase mileage, making it more efficient and sustainable.”
Small changes also include the number of allocated engines to go from seven to six across a 20-race season and none to seven if the calendar is made up of 21 or 22 rounds.
MotoGP will also race with 100% sustainable fuel from 2027 with a new fuel tank that has been reduced from 22L to 20L.
Another big change will be the reduction in aerodynamics, which has been an intense battle ground over recent years, but greater control will be put in place.
The front fairing has been reduced from 600mm to 550mm, while any parts added to the rear of the bike must now be homologated as part of the entire aero body. One aero update will be allowed per season.
All ride-height and holeshot devices will be banned from 2027, while GPS data from all riders will be available to all teams after every session.
The minimum bike weight will be reduced from 157kg to 153kg and the concessions system that has returned this year will remain in 2027, which means all 2026 manufacturers will start 2027 with a freeze on engine development.
It is the first MotoGP technical ruleset since 2016.
The 2024 season resumes this weekend with the French Grand Prix at Le Mans.
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The full MotoGP press release can be found HERE
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