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Aprilia’s Marco de Luca says the factory’s initial 850cc MotoGP prototype was used to “shakedown some concepts”.
Aprilia has described the 850cc MotoGP prototype seen at the Jerez test as a “hybrid” machine to shakedown some concepts.
Following winter engine bench testing and gathering initial Pirelli tyre data, Aprilia became the fourth MotoGP manufacturer to reveal a prototype of its future bike at the private Jerez test.
The head of the Vehicle Department at Aprilia Racing, Marco de Luca, stated they had a good test with the hybrid bike and will repeat the exercise with a more mature bike soon.
Several concepts from the current 1000cc RS-GP will be carried over into the new era, while others will be adapted for the new power unit and weight distribution.
The upcoming rules for 2027 will bring challenges like smaller engines, Pirelli tyres, tighter aerodynamic restrictions, no ride-height devices, and the use of non-fossil origin fuel.
