Ducati emulates Aprilia's swingarm fins as MotoGP teams innovate
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 5:20 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
In the latest MotoGP developments, Ducati has adopted a swingarm fin design first introduced by Aprilia on its RS-GP at Silverstone. This design targets the management of rear-wheel turbulence. Aprilia quickly responded with an upgraded L-shaped version on its RS-GP at Sepang, showcasing ongoing aerodynamic innovation between manufacturers. As MotoGP approaches new technical regulations that may limit aerodynamic components, teams are eager to push boundaries before the changes take effect next season. Both Ducati's Marc Marquez and Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi have been utilizing these designs during practice sessions.
- •Ducati uses a similar swingarm fin design as Aprilia
- •Aprilia introduces an improved version at Sepang
- •Aerodynamic innovations continue despite upcoming regulations
- •Marquez topped both practice sessions at Sepang
- •Focus remains on swingarm designs for 2027 regulations
- 5:20 AMMotorsport.com — Ducati copies swingarm fins and Aprilia responds with upgraded version
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Ducati copies swingarm fins and Aprilia responds with upgraded version
"MotoGP is moving towards a new set of technical regulations that will reduce the influence of aerodynamics, but that does not mean manufacturers have stopped experimenting with new solutions in this area. Until a few years ago, motorcycles featured little more than simple wings, but aerodynamic development has been relentless since then. First came the stepped fairings, followed by tail fins ...Keep reading
"A similar solution to the one introduced by Aprilia’s RS-GP at Silverstone after the summer break appeared on the Ducati Desmosedici GP at Phillip Island. But the Noale-based manufacturer has responded immediately, introducing a more advanced version of the concept at Sepang, featuring an angled L-shape design
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 31, 2026, 5:20 AMDucati copies swingarm fins and Aprilia responds with upgraded version
MotoGP is moving towards a new set of technical regulations that will reduce the influence of aerodynamics, but that does not mean manufacturers have stopped experimenting with new solutions in this area. Until a few years ago, motorcycles featured little more than simple wings, but aerodynamic development has been relentless since then. First came the stepped fairings, followed by tail fins ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 5:20 AMDucati copies swingarm fins and Aprilia responds with upgraded version
A similar solution to the one introduced by Aprilia’s RS-GP at Silverstone after the summer break appeared on the Ducati Desmosedici GP at Phillip Island. But the Noale-based manufacturer has responded immediately, introducing a more advanced version of the concept at Sepang, featuring an angled L-shape design
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