I think Ducati can still dominate from 2027 onwards simply because they have Marc, yes he will be older, but he's more adaptable than others and knows how to ride bikes that have less aero, electronics, gadgets etc. whereas most of the MotoGP grid, especially the top guys have grown up with these latest bikes that do a lot of the work for them, instead of the rider making more difference like in the past. So I think what Marc loses with age, will gain from the performance going back towards the rider.
why even 850cc... 750cc has legendary status in motorcycle racing.. 850... wth... they wanted more association to road bikes, so 750cc should have been the magic engine volume.
What I found interesting during the 800cc MotoGP era was that manufacturers did not make production bikes of that displacement to leverage off the MotoGP effort. A Yamaha R8 or CBR800RR four-cylinder would still be a great bike for the road.
Thanks for the great content. Im excited to see if Ducati pulls trig and starts their development early. I agree with the consensus, but would ante up and say they can probabaly run the 27 prototype for the whole season and be in front (of races) by the end of season
I speculated this six months ago. What about the 2027 rules would prevent the bike from being raced in 2025 or 2026? My initial thought was a company like Honda, clearly behind sacrificing one or two grid spots in 2026 to develop the 2027 bike. Keep Repsol the most competitive bike they can build, put Zarco on the 2027 development bike a year early. When the rules were announced it was speculated that the bikes would be 2-3 seconds slower than current bikes. IMO by the time 2027 rolls around they will be just as fast as 2024 race times.
I really hate the idea of shrinking the engines. Frankly I would've liked instead to get rid of the tire pressure rule stuff and the universal ECU. I think if the Japanese were allowed to field their ECU's they'd do much better. People get all up in arms about electronic rider aids but frankly I think they're cool. The sport is about a blend of man and machine and I think that's great. I never really had a problem with ride height devices or what have you and I think the criticism of them is overblown.
They could probably race the 2027 bike in valencia 2025 and still win. Even with less cc, less aero, etc. They are so far ahead of the other brands...😴😴😴😴
I think Ducati can still dominate from 2027 onwards simply because they have Marc, yes he will be older, but he's more adaptable than others and knows how to ride bikes that have less aero, electronics, gadgets etc. whereas most of the MotoGP grid, especially the top guys have grown up with these latest bikes that do a lot of the work for them, instead of the rider making more difference like in the past. So I think what Marc loses with age, will gain from the performance going back towards the rider.
Somebody PLEASE buy Gigi some eyebrow tweezers for Christmas!!!
That’s where the knowledge is stored
Its worth half a tenth in downforce
Overall great changes. Less electronics, less aero, more racing. The changes to displacement will be the big question.
why even 850cc... 750cc has legendary status in motorcycle racing.. 850... wth... they wanted more association to road bikes, so 750cc should have been the magic engine volume.
What I found interesting during the 800cc MotoGP era was that manufacturers did not make production bikes of that displacement to leverage off the MotoGP effort. A Yamaha R8 or CBR800RR four-cylinder would still be a great bike for the road.
Really interesting point! Only just realised, but the Superbike market was much more competitive.
Moto2 uses 765cc. MotoGP has to have a larger engine since it is the premier level
ktm showed us a 2027 aero on pedro acostas bike in the test....
Thanks for the great content. Im excited to see if Ducati pulls trig and starts their development early. I agree with the consensus, but would ante up and say they can probabaly run the 27 prototype for the whole season and be in front (of races) by the end of season
Pleasure! Oh best believe they’ve started already, the 2027 bike will be in a lot of testing programmes for 2025/2026.
I speculated this six months ago. What about the 2027 rules would prevent the bike from being raced in 2025 or 2026? My initial thought was a company like Honda, clearly behind sacrificing one or two grid spots in 2026 to develop the 2027 bike. Keep Repsol the most competitive bike they can build, put Zarco on the 2027 development bike a year early.
When the rules were announced it was speculated that the bikes would be 2-3 seconds slower than current bikes. IMO by the time 2027 rolls around they will be just as fast as 2024 race times.
Just make clear, Ducati won’t race it in 2025. It’ll probably make its test/track debut. With Honda it is hard to know…
I really hate the idea of shrinking the engines. Frankly I would've liked instead to get rid of the tire pressure rule stuff and the universal ECU. I think if the Japanese were allowed to field their ECU's they'd do much better. People get all up in arms about electronic rider aids but frankly I think they're cool. The sport is about a blend of man and machine and I think that's great. I never really had a problem with ride height devices or what have you and I think the criticism of them is overblown.
Lower displacement and more dangerous in turns
ducati will still win
They could probably race the 2027 bike in valencia 2025 and still win. Even with less cc, less aero, etc. They are so far ahead of the other brands...😴😴😴😴
😂 can you imagine?!
Ducati will NOT forgive the last 2 years of electronics in 2025 or 2026
cfmoto should take over KTM