Kenan Sufuoglu just explained why Yamaha’s V4 is ‘perfect’ for Toprak Razgatlioglu

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Toprak Razgatlioglu’s first MotoGP bike has officially been unveiled by Pramac ahead of the 2026 season.

The Yamaha satellite team are the first to reveal their 2026 challenger. Pramac have largely opted for the same colour scheme as 2025 on their V4 this year.

The launch saw Razgatlioglu officially unveiled as a MotoGP rider after completing his move from WSBK. Linking up with Jack Miller, the 29-year-old is looking to make an impression in his debut year.

His talent is unquestionable, and many will be looking at him to see if he can transition to MotoGP and fight at the front. However, Razgatlioglu will need to get used to a new bike and tyre in 2026.

Yamaha have worked tirelessly to build the V4 project. The bike is still in its early stages, but that is what makes it the ‘perfect’ machine for Razgatlioglu, according to his mentor.

Kenan Sufuoglu says the need to develop the V4 makes it ‘perfect’ for Toprak Razgatlioglu

Speaking to GPOne, Kenan Sufuoglu says Razgatlioglu needs ‘more time’ to get up to speed with MotoGP. That is why he thinks the V4 is the right bike for the Turkish rider.

Yamaha need to develop the machine throughout the season, and it ‘won’t force an immediate victory’ out of the riders. This gives Razgatlioglu the time needed to adapt to the sport.

“It’s difficult to expect anything, but I think he’ll be competitive. In the first test, he showed how great his potential is,” said Sufuoglu.

“Furthermore, the V4 introduced by Yamaha won’t force an immediate victory, but it’s going to need to be developed, which is perfect for Toprak, since he’ll have more time to learn everything.

“Clearly, he’s not a rider who accepts being in the back, so he’ll push hard and try to do his best. But, at the moment, I think it’s difficult to identify the level of the bike and the rider. We still need time.”

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Toprak Razgatlioglu knows he has a difficult first year ahead of him in MotoGP

Razgatlioglu admits he is already stressed ahead of his MotoGP debut. He knows all eyes will be on him during testing and his first race in Thailand.

The Turkish rider is getting accustomed to the V4, understanding that he will have to adapt his riding style from World Superbikes. He has a year of learning ahead of him, with Razgatlioglu racing on several new tracks in 2026.

There is also the issue of the bike’s performance, with there being no guarantee that the V4 will be competitive against its rivals.

Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola thinks Razgatlioglu will be lagging at the back in 2026, hinting that Yamaha’s ‘completely different bike’ will not lift them from the bottom of the standings.