2027 MotoGP Regulations Announced

After Months for speculation MotoGp has released details of how the official regulations will change in 2027. #motorcycle #motogp #motorsport #racing
Full list of rule changes below:
ENGINES
From 2027, engine size will be reduced from 1000cc to 850cc. This will decrease top speeds, making the sport safer, and increase mileage, making it more efficient and sustainable. The maximum bore will reduce from 81 to 75 millimetres,
FUEL
As already announced, MotoGP™ will race with 100% sustainable fuel from 2027 - rising from the minimum 40% the sport has raced with since 2024. As part of the new regulations, fuel tank capacity will also reduce, from 22 litres to 20, and riders will be allowed to use 11 litres during the Tissot Sprint.
AERODYNAMICS
Aerodynamics will be reduced and more tightly controlled from 2027, with the aim of minimising their negative effects. The width of the top of the front fairing will be 50mm narrower and the nose will be pushed back 50mm, reducing the effect of aero where it matters, on the straights and the braking areas.
At the back, the aero behind the rider will be part of the homologation from 2027, and teams will only be allowed to update that once per season to control costs.
RIDE-HEIGHT AND HOLESHOT DEVICES
In the new era from 2027, all ride-height and holeshot devices will be banned. That will control performance and make the sport safer, especially during race starts.
GPS DATA
GPS data from all riders will be available to all teams after each session.
CONCESSIONS
The current concession system, introduced at the end of the 2023 season, will continue - but as the new technical regulations come into force in 2027, all manufacturers will start the season in Rank B. They will then be assessed again mid-season, in summer 2027, and can change rank up or down to have access to more or less concessions.

[@mentiras_xox]

I appreciate the way you present these topics. but i wonder what's your background, big fan with much experience or did/do you work in the space?

[@Horsepowerrodeo]

Big fan who just needs a little too deep into things I’m interested in. I ride bikes but don’t race. By no means an expert just enjoy digging in and figuring things out

[@Hustler9g]

I don't know why we have to cut the displacement last time we were in the 800cc range the riders didn't like the bikes because they had narrower power bands making less lines viable hampering side by side racing. Other than that I think the new rules are fine it's probably about time to cut back on some of the active suspension out of corners and yes... a bit of the aero. Motogp was due for a little reset to stoke a new hierarchy and hopefully bring BMW in. Though they could have changed nothing and Moto GP would still be great, it's not like we're getting bad races

[@Horsepowerrodeo]

I agree with all this. Hopefully they are cutting the cc in a way that won’t kill the power. A lot of “experts” are saying they have learned from the mistakes of 800cc days but we shall see

[@Drunken_Hamster]

Moto GP needs to bring back radical chassis and suspension designs. You'll never see another Britton, Czysz, or Gurney Gator until they get away from enforcing binary-unicycle design and the stupid craptastic telescopic fork system. I also think they should bring back, in each class mind you, displacement biasing to allow for a more varied cylinder count instead of JUST 4 cyls in GP and 3 cyls in moto2. I for one would love to have multiple different-sounding bikes on the track than to just hear a dozen or so of more or less literally the same bike running around. Also, lower CC but lighter isn't going to help, TBH. It'll be taking away weight from down low, which could ironically make it more difficult to keep the nose down without rider aids. And since 850 is so close to 765, what next? Are they gonna reduce moto2 back to 600s again? Bad move, IMO. Given how street bikes are consolidating away from high cyl-count 600s to mid or low cyl-count 700-850cc bikes, and away from just 1000s to 1100cc "cheater" bikes, and the supercharged H2, I think motoGP should actually increase the size to 1100 to reflect the street market and Moto2 should round it off to 800, as well. Top-level motoGP IMO should never be less than a 900cc 4-stroke equivalent unless the intention is to be a forced induction variant of a moto2 bike. THAT would actually be a pretty interesting way to consolidate things and reflect the real-world internal combustion market if you ask me.

[@Horsepowerrodeo]

Incremental changes makes people’s minds melt so I don’t think they’ll be doing anything radical anytime soon. I just like to see changes so it’s not just evolution of the same thing and continuing on and on. A little reset is good now and then

[@robertthurman9866]

MotoGP is doing fine right now. KTM and Aprillia are staying with Ducati and even Yamaha seems to be improving.

[@Horsepowerrodeo]

I agree. The headline was a bit of a snarky clap back at the “aero is ruining the sport” crowd. The sport does not need to be saved. I also don’t think the new rules ruin it either

[@travisstankowski7495]

Straight brim hats 2 brain cells

[@Horsepowerrodeo]

Thank you for the engagement and the intelligent discussion. You are truly a wordsmith. Please forward me the scientific study on the correlation between hat type and brain cells. Thanks and keep enjoying the content!