Marco Bezzecchi
KTM have endured a tough start to the 2025 MotoGP season judging by their performance last year, they appear to have regressed.
It was believed that promoting Pedro Acosta to the factory team would turn them into victory contenders at the very least.
However, their looming financial woes have clearly had an effect on the development of their bike. KTM no longer appear to have the second-fastest bike in MotoGP.
After two races, the manufacturer is yet to have a bike finish in the top six. They have shown signs of promise at the Grand Prix of Americas, but they’re not even in contention for the podium yet.
Acosta has received a ‘difficult’ KTM message to remain calm about the team’s issues currently. It could take them a while to rectify their woes.
On the other hand, Acosta’s manager insists they haven’t held talks with a MotoGP rival and that he is committed to their operation currently.
Pedro Acosta insists KTM face ‘brutal’ vibration problem with their 2025 MotoGP bike
After securing five podiums with the satellite Tech3 team last year, the young Spaniard will have expected even more in 2025. He still has 20 races, but things don’t look too promising so far.
The start of the European leg of the season with the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez next month should signal the beginning of some improvements. There may be upgrades on the way.
However, the 20-year-old isn’t holding out too much hope. He is worried that one repetitive issue is starting to become a key theme.
“The level of vibrations in the rear is brutal, you can’t drive like that. It’s the topic of conversation every time I go back to the box,” he told the Italian edition of Motorsport.com.
“I’m in a phase of acceptance, but you’re getting closer and closer to Jerez. There is less and less time for that day.”
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After just two races last year as a rookie, Acosta had already secured his first podium and by his third race, he had managed a second.
Three top-10 finishes in his first three races was a very impressive feat. In the 2025 season opener, he came home 19th after dismounting his bike in Buriram.
Argentina was a slight improvement but eighth place still doesn’t represent where someone of his talent should be competing.
If anything teammate Brad Binder has been more impressive during the first two events. Most would expect that given his advantage in experience and knowledge of the team, but it’s a reminder that Acosta still needs some time to adjust to his new environment.
His first win coming in 2025 all depends on how well KTM can upgrade their machine. If it goes well, he could be on the heels of Marc Marquez.
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