Aprilia sets new MotoGP top speed record at 368.6 km/h
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 2:24 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Aprilia has established a new MotoGP top speed record of 368.6 km/h during Free Practice 2 at the Italian Grand Prix in Mugello. This noteworthy achievement surpasses KTM's previous record of 366.1 km/h, set in earlier editions of the event by Brad Binder and Pol Espargaro. Aprilia's technology chief indicated that the speed might be further challenged during the race weekend, suggesting the potential to break the 370 km/h barrier. The event continues to attract attention as competitors gear up for the main race on Sunday.
- •Aprilia achieved 368.6 km/h at Mugello during Free Practice 2.
- •The previous record was held by KTM at 366.1 km/h.
- •Brad Binder and Pol Espargaro set the old record in previous Italian Grands Prix.
- •Tech chief hints at the possibility of exceeding 370 km/h during the race.
- •The main race is scheduled for Sunday.
- 2:24 PMYahoo Sports — Aprilia breaks MotoGP top speed record
- 2:24 PMMotorsport.com — Aprilia breaks MotoGP top speed record
"Aprilia is the new holder of the MotoGP top speed record - until Sunday at the very least. When Jorge Martin rocketed up Mugello's main straight at 368.6km/h during Saturday morning's Free Practice 2 session, KTM's year-old record was no more. The previous mark of 366.1km/h had been set by Brad Binder and Pol Espargaro at the 2023 and 2024 editions of the Italian Grand Prix ...Keep reading
"Aprilia raised the bar on a superb day for the marque, but its tech chief say someone could break the 370km/h barrier during Sunday's Italian Grand Prix...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 2:24 PMAprilia breaks MotoGP top speed record
Aprilia raised the bar on a superb day for the marque, but its tech chief say someone could break the 370km/h barrier during Sunday's Italian Grand Prix...
- Motorsport.comMay 30, 2026, 2:24 PMAprilia breaks MotoGP top speed record
Aprilia is the new holder of the MotoGP top speed record - until Sunday at the very least. When Jorge Martin rocketed up Mugello's main straight at 368.6km/h during Saturday morning's Free Practice 2 session, KTM's year-old record was no more. The previous mark of 366.1km/h had been set by Brad Binder and Pol Espargaro at the 2023 and 2024 editions of the Italian Grand Prix ...Keep reading
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