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Yamaha rider Alex Rins revealed that the manufacturer’s V4 project is two seconds slower than the current M1.
Yamaha rider Alex Rins disclosed that the manufacturer’s V4 engine for their MotoGP project is currently two seconds slower than the current M1. The Japanese factory is the sole one on the grid using an inline-four engine and is working on a V4 for the 2027 regulations. Test rider Augusto Fernandez trialed the V4 before the SpanishGP, which both Yamaha riders agree is not yet race-ready. Rins, who was not allowed to test the bike, observed that it is “very good” and appears to be slightly slower than the current M1. Despite the limited laps and new tire runs, Rins believes the gap is less than the reported two seconds. Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo plans to test the V4 at the Misano test in September before forming an opinion on the machine.
