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Pedro Acosta assesses the pecking order relative to where KTM sits
As the 2025 MotoGP season comes to a close, Pedro Acosta notes that Ducati and Aprilia have stable bikes, while KTM’s performance remains inconsistent.
Despite facing some challenges this year, Ducati has maintained its dominance in MotoGP, securing 13 victories with their GP25 model.
Ducati leads the manufacturers’ championship by a significant 338-point margin, already securing the title with four races left in the season.
Aprilia and Honda have been the only teams to challenge Ducati’s supremacy in 2025, with KTM still seeking their first victory since 2022.
Acosta praised Ducati’s consistency, highlighting that the Italian team has been strong across all tracks, unlike others experiencing ups and downs.
KTM, on the other hand, continues to struggle with unpredictability, while Aprilia has shown improvements and stability in their performance.
Despite KTM’s recent podium successes, the battle for the second spot in the manufacturers’ standings remains close, with KTM trailing Aprilia by just 28 points.
