Aprilia shows off radical 2027 MotoGP design in warning to Ducati

The Italian manufacturer’s test rider, Lorenzo Savadori, posted a series of no-holds-barred pictures of their RS-GP, an unusual move so early, before a new set of regulations.

Teams usually keep things under wraps, even hiding official versions of their bikes from their pre-season rider launch.

However, Aprilia’s shots from a private testing event in Jerez suggest that they’re so confident that their design can’t be copied.

MotoGP enters a groundbreaking era of new regulations in 2027, including reduced engine capacity, stripped-back aerodynamics and the introduction of Pirelli tyres.

Mastering the new aero specifications will be one of the biggest challenges of the 850cc era, but Aprilia were only too happy to let their rivals in behind the curtain.

The eye-catching pictures showed a new front wing intake, echoing out behind the front suspension and trailing into a number of inlets around a second aerodynamic device on the engine cover.

Aerodynamic wings will be drastically reduced for 2027 in the hope of cleaning up air for the following bike, allowing for better racing.

Savadori sat aboard next year’s bike, surrounded by team members, and posted the following message:

Savadori will now give up the bike ahead of the post-season test after the Valencia finale, when Marco Bezzecchi and 2027 signing Pecco Bagnaia will take over.

In the Jerez test he finished second for Aprilia, ahead of likely 2027 title rivals Ducati.

Despite almost certainly missing out on the riders’ championship to Marquez, Aprilia are still seeking a number of firsts this season.

Their factory squad leads the teams’ championship by a massive 124 points, while they trail Ducati in the constructors’ standings by just eight points, despite having two fewer bikes than their Italian rivals to score winning points with.