Marco Bezzecchi
MotoGP safety representative Loris Capirossi revealed that the 2027 bikes will be significantly slower than their current predecessors, and fans of the premier class have voiced their opinions on it.
The 2027 regulatory overhaul of the premier class is set to shake up the pecking order of the grid following the conclusion of the upcoming campaign.
The effects of it are already taking place, with the MotoGP rider market heating up with every passing day.
The majority of the current MotoGP crop are out of contract at the end of the 2026 term, sparking big debates on who will be best placed to challenge for the title once the new ruleset comes into effect.
However, another big discussion point is in regards to the performance of the bikes, and MotoGP fans have had their say on the imminent changes.
What are your thoughts on MotoGP bikes getting slower in 2027?
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MotoGP fans react to Loris Capirossi’s claims that the 2027 bikes will be ‘2.5 seconds slower’
During an appearance on the Mig Babol podcast in 2025, former MotoGP rider turned safety representative Loris Capirossi disclosed that the new era of premier class prototypes are expected to be “2.5 seconds slower” than the current spec of bikes.
The news recently hit Reddit, and fans were quick to voice their opinions on the prospect of watching slower bikes.
The overriding sentiment is that fans aren’t too fussed about the actual speed of the prototypes, and are instead more interested in how the new rules will promote more exciting racing.
One Redditor commented, “I don’t care if they will be slower than current bikes. I’m not sitting on the couch comparing times from the race to past times. I want exciting racing.”
Another echoed the reply, saying, “I don’t care. As long as the races won’t turn into a ‘crazy two laps and then nothing’, I’m fine with it.”
The most recent season in 2025 was dominated by Marc Marquez, who saw the chequered flag first in 25 out of the 36 races he competed in across all formats.
His dominance quickly grew tired on fans who wanted more interesting race results.
Another fan shared their thoughts on the matter, posting, “I don’t care about speed. I just want to see competitive racing from lap one to the end.”
While another said, “Good. Bikes were getting far too quick, and the racing was getting worse and worse.”
One Redditor kept it short and sweet, simply saying, “Doesn’t matter as much if the racing is better.”
Another highlighted how the pace of the bikes isn’t what the sport necessarily needs right now, commenting, “More speed is not what we need.”
Who will have the fastest bike in MotoGP in 2027?
Rider safety is a large part of the reason why MotoGP bikes are getting slower in 2027
One of the leading factors behind MotoGP’s decision to reduce the size of the engine volume from 1000cc to 850cc is down to the safety of those racing atop them.
The topic was brought up a lot during the 2025 season, especially at the German Grand Prix, which saw just ten riders see the chequered flag after the rest of the grid crashed out.
Reportedly, ‘no one’ is convinced by MotoGP’s pledge to make the sport safer, so we will have to see whether the new ruleset will have the intended effect or not.
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