‘No-one’ in MotoGP is convinced by what Dorna are saying about the 2027 bikes

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As the 2025 MotoGP season reaches the halfway point, many are looking ahead to the future and how different the sport could end up looking.

There has been much conversation about the MotoGP rider market, mainly sparked by Jorge Martin and his contract dispute with Aprilia, and what it will look like come 2026. But with Martin now set to stay at Aprilia, there may not be as much movement as anticipated.

Nevertheless, next season will be exciting for MotoGP, as it is the final year under the current regulations. The premier class is set to transform with radical technical changes.

Like Formula 1, MotoGP will move to 100% sustainable fuels, and they will also have the same tyre supplier. Pirelli will replace Michelin in 2027, while the latter will take over from the former in World Superbikes.

There could also be new manufacturers on the grid, as MotoGP have ‘reserved’ a spot for BMW to enter the sport. While it is an exciting new era, there have been some concerns raised after recent races in 2025.

‘No one’ is convinced that the 2027 MotoGP bikes will be safer

The most significant change for 2027 is that the new bikes’ engine will be reduced from 1000cc to 850cc, as well as the banning of ride height devices. In theory, this should make MotoGP safer, but also more competitive amongst the manufacturers.

Rider safety has been called into question in recent weeks, especially after the multitude of accidents that have happened in the last two Grand Prix. Fans feel Assen is too dangerous for MotoGP after witnessing several heavy crashes across the weekend.

Questions were raised again at Sachsenring after multiple riders suffered injuries and nasty-looking accidents. Journalist Simon Patterson says work needs to be done after its contract was extended until 2031, but ‘no one’ is convinced that the 2027 bikes are safer.

“There needs to be something done to make it a bit safer. I mean, hopefully the new contract will have caveats in it that say they have to do some safety work,” he said via The Race MotoGP Podcast.

“Because, I mean, the reality is, we’re getting new bikes in 2027 that they’re supposed to be slower and no one is convinced that they’re going to be significantly safer and slower, no one is sure of that now.”

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The multitude of crashes at the German GP proves MotoGP must address rider safety issue

Tracks like Assen and Sachsenring have a rich history in MotoGP. However, more are beginning to question the safety of these circuits, especially after last weekend.

Only 10 riders finished the German GP, with four not even starting that race. Somkiat Chantra and Enea Bastianini were ruled out before the event, while Maverick Vinales and Franco Morbidelli sustained injuries in crashes in qualifying and the Sprint respectively.

The Grand Prix caught out several riders, with Fabio Di Giannantonio and Marco Bezzecchi crashing out from second. Pedro Acosta’s fears about Sachsenring came true after his crash on lap four, having labelled the circuit ‘too dangerous’ before the race.

The concern surrounding the 2027 bikes highlights the need to improve rider safety in the new era. They will certainly not want to see this magnitude of accidents and injuries, especially when the machines are supposed to be slower.