MotoGP's Technical Change
for 2027 Confirmed
A
fter months of negotiation,
MotoGP's new technical
regulations from 2027 was con-
firmed on Monday, May 6, with
a reduced engine capacity and
control on aerodynamics chief
among the upcoming changes.
Series organizers Dorna and
MotoGP's five manufacturers
have long been concerned by the
ever-increasing top speeds, as
well as the considerable drop in
lap times over recent years.
Regular tracks on the cur
-
rent calendar, such as Mugello
are believed to be at the limit in
terms of safety. Those in charge
believe Brad Binder's top speed
record during last year's Sprint
at the Italian venue of 227.4 mph
is too much, with gravel traps at
certain circuits not big enough to
cater for worst-case scenarios.
In effect, these new regulations
are aimed at reining the MotoGP
top brass in.
That issue, as well as ensur
-
ing close competition, are chief
among the aims of sweeping
changes that will take effect
once the current cycle of techni-
cal regulations completes at the
end of 2026.
After switching to 1000cc
four-stroke engines for 2012,
the class will downsize to 850cc
engines from 2027. The maxi
-
mum bore will be reduced from
81mm to 75mm, which is aimed
at limiting performance. In two
and a half years, each rider
and manufacturer will have six
engines to last a season rather
than the current seven.
Aerodynamics have been a
bugbear for many fans in recent
years, as MotoGP machines have
evolved from traditional-looking
racers to bikes straight out of a
sci-fi film. In addition to negatively
impacting racing by making over
-
taking more difficult, developing
a winning aero package demands
more investment and resources
from each manufacturer.
Therefore, according to the
new regulations, "The width of
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The biggest shakeup
in 15 years of MotoGP
competition is coming
with the announcement of
the 2027 regulations.
