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MotoGP riders test new 850cc bikes and Pirelli tyres in Brno

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

MotoGP riders test new 850cc bikes and Pirelli tyres in Brno

Summary

MotoGP riders participated in a private test of new 850cc bikes and Pirelli's slick tyre range at Brno on June 26, 2026. The test follows the Czech GP, where the focus was on gathering feedback for Pirelli's upcoming entry into MotoGP next year. Despite the trials, the riders provided limited insights regarding the championship's future direction with the new specifications. The session aimed to refine performance and develop the prototypes further as the 2027 season approaches.

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Key Details

•Riders tested 850cc prototypes and new Pirelli slick tyres.
•Testing occurred a day after the Czech GP.
•Limited information was shared about future championship changes.
•Feedback from this test will guide Pirelli's preparations for next year.

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12:00 PMMotorsport.com — What riders could, and couldn’t, say after MotoGP’s first 850cc test

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MotoGP riders offered limited clues about what the championship could look like in 2027 after testing the new 850cc bikes and Pirelli’s new slick tyre range for the first time on Monday. A day after the Czech GP, Pirelli hosted a private test at Brno to get feedback from race riders ahead of its entry into MotoGP next year. All development work was carried out on 850cc prototypes, with all ...Keep reading
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