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Aprilia broke MotoGP’s top speed record when Jorge Martin hit 368.6km/h during Saturday practice at Mugello.
At the Italian MotoGP on Saturday, Jorge Martin made an impressive start by breaking the all-time official MotoGP top speed record in the final practice.
Clocking 368.6km/h (229.0mph), Martin surpassed the previous record of 366.1km/h (227.5mph) set by Brad Binder and Pol Espargaro in previous years.
Aprilia’s performance was notable as Ai Ogura also matched the old record in the morning.
Aprilia’s technical director credited a combination of engine, aerodynamics, and electronics for the achievement.
With new engine regulations on the horizon, the top speed records from this weekend might stand for a while.
The competition is heating up for the 2026 Italian MotoGP race with top contenders like Pedro Acosta, Pecco Bagnaia, and Jorge Martin in the mix.
