KTMs 850cc Engine Unveiled at Jerez Test for 2027 MotoGP Season

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KTM Makes History with 2027 MotoGP Engine Test

KTM has made a significant move in the world of MotoGP by becoming the first manufacturer to put its new 2027 engine on track. This milestone was highlighted when Pol Espargaro shared a video from a private test at Jerez on social media, showcasing the progress being made ahead of the upcoming season.

The Austrian brand had previously fired up its new 850cc engine on the dyno for the first time in October. Since then, KTM has taken another step forward in developing the successor to the RC16, which will compete under the new regulations for the 2027 season.

It’s no secret that manufacturers have already begun shifting their focus toward the upcoming rule cycle, even though the 2026 season with current prototypes is still ahead. MotoGP is preparing for one of its most significant technical overhauls in decades, with regulations remaining largely unchanged since the introduction of a common ECU in 2016. The last time manufacturers were required to change engine capacity was in 2012, when the series moved back to 1000cc motors from the previous 800cc units.

While all factories have been working hard on building bikes for the new regulations, which also feature reduced aerodynamics, a ban on ride-height devices, and a move to Pirelli tyres, none had run an 850cc power unit on track until now.

KTM, whose long-term future in MotoGP had previously been in doubt due to financial challenges, has beaten other manufacturers to the punch by debuting what appears to be an early prototype of its 2027 engine at a private test.

In a video shared on Instagram, KTM’s test rider Espargaro showcased a bike equipped with the new engine and Pirelli rubber at Jerez on Thursday. He wrote, “Hear that? The engine just fired up. Our 850cc is alive, and it’s ready to race 2027.” The post received comments from KTM Racing as well as Tech3 rider Maverick Vinales, adding further credibility to the test.

Earlier in October, KTM announced that it had completed initial dyno runs for the 2027 850cc engine concept at its headquarters in Mattighofen. This was complemented by a video of the engine being fired up for the first time.

The statement also served to reinforce KTM’s commitment to MotoGP following Bajaj Auto’s takeover of the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer in the summer.

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