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Everything We Know From Ducati’s 850cc MotoGP Shakedown at Misano

I'm glued to MotoGP even more in 2026 than I was last season. So much so that, when we're in the midst of a two-week break in racing, as we are now, I get withdrawals. Thankfully, with an all-new ruleset coming into play next year, there's plenty of MotoGP news to keep fans occupied in the meantime, and right now it's coming courtesy of Ducati.

The GP27 Bologna Bullet was spotted testing earlier this month at Misano, and the brand's MotoGP test rider, Michele Pirro, was behind the bars at the Italian circuit for the bike's maiden shakedown test, in preparation for the 2027 ruleset.

We know there's an 850cc powerplant hidden under the fairings, but not much else regarding the powertrain or output. What's striking, however, is the upper winglet section at the front, which looks much smaller than what we currently see because of the regulations, but in the photos, it almost looks smaller than what we've seen from KTM and HONDA.

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