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KTM blocks MotoGP single-bike rule proposal after rider backlash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

KTM blocks MotoGP single-bike rule proposal after rider backlash

Summary

The proposed single-bike rule for MotoGP has been halted following strong opposition from KTM. Initially supported by Aprilia and Ducati as a cost-saving measure, the rule would have limited riders to one bike during practice sessions. Riders like Pedro Acosta criticized the idea, stating it would jeopardize their races if crashes occur. KTM's resistance has resulted in the proposal being shelved, as all five manufacturers must agree to implement such a change. The decision reflects ongoing discord among teams regarding potential rule changes for the 2027 season.

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Key Details

•KTM's opposition halts the single-bike proposal aimed for 2027.
•Aprilia and Ducati were initially in favor of the cost-saving idea.
•Pedro Acosta and other riders expressed concerns over the proposal.
•Unanimity among manufacturers is required for any rule change.
•MotoGP continues to face challenges balancing cost and competition dynamics.

Latest Updates

1:30 PMYahoo Sports — 'Controversial MotoGP rule change blocked after strong Steiner criticism'

What they're saying

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MotoGP’s controversial single-bike proposal appears to have hit the rocks. The idea of teams locking away their riders’ second bikes for practice sessions gained momentum early in the season, but KTM’s opposition has changed things.
— Yahoo Sports

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