Motorcycling-New MotoGP rules applicable from 2027 seek to make races safer


  • Cycling
  • Monday, 06 May 2024

FILE PHOTO: MotoGP - Spanish Grand Prix - Circuito de Jerez, Jerez, Spain - April 28, 2024 General view of spectators before the MotoGP race REUTERS/Jon Nazca

(Reuters) - New MotoGP rules applicable from 2027 will reduce the bikes' engine size from 1000cc to 850cc and ban all ride-height and holeshot devices, the motorcycle racing organisation said on Monday.

The engines' maximum bore will also be reduced from 81 to 75 millimetres, further limiting their performance, they said in a statement.

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