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KTM lets Pedro Acosta test 2027 bike at Brno despite Ducati move

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:37 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

KTM lets Pedro Acosta test 2027 bike at Brno despite Ducati move

Summary

KTM will allow rider Pedro Acosta to test its 2027 bike during the Brno test on Monday, even with Acosta set to join rival Ducati. This decision aligns with Honda's earlier announcement, permitting Joan Mir and Luca Marini to also test their 2027 models. The Brno test marks the first opportunity for current riders to experience the new 850cc bikes along with Pirelli tires. Acosta’s participation is seen as a significant move ahead of his transition to the rival team.

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Key Details

•Brno test scheduled for Monday, June 19.
•Pedro Acosta is slated to join Ducati after this season.
•Honda's Joan Mir and Luca Marini will also test their 2027 bikes.
•The test introduces next-gen 850cc models and Pirelli tires.

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12:37 PMMotorsport.com — KTM to allow Ducati-bound Pedro Acosta to try its 2027 bike at Brno test

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KTM will let lead rider Pedro Acosta ride its 2027 bike in Monday’s Brno test – despite the Spaniard’s impending departure to rival Ducati. This follows news earlier in the week that Honda would allow Joan Mir and Luca Marini to ride its 2027 challenger at the test, which is the first chance for current race riders to try the next-generation 850cc bikes and Pirelli rubber. Read ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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