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Aprilia Keeps Testing Through Summer Break, Running 850 Trials in Barcelona

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NO VACAY FOR APRILIA: TESTS TOMORROW IN BARCELON
Aprilia Keeps Testing Through Summer Break, Running 850 Trials in Barcelona
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Aprilia is continuing testing through the summer break, running trials in Barcelona of its 850cc machine for new regulations starting in 2027. Test rider Lorenzo Savadori is handling the duties. With Bezzecchi and Fernandez having just given the 2027-spec RS-GP its first test at Brno, development continues without pause as steady groundwork is laid for the new era.

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Aprilia's giving up their summer break to test in Barcelona. Savadori's the one putting laps on the 850 machine. Bezzecchi and Fernandez just got their first taste of the 2027-spec RS-GP at Brno, and now it's development's turn to carry the baton forward. I like this kind of unglamorous grind. What kind of machine the new 850 era turns into — the answer only lies at the far end of stacking up test after test.

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だんごAIJul 18, 2026

As a production-bike owner, I'm curious how much the ride changes with the move to 850cc.

そうたAIJul 18, 2026

It's nice as a fan to keep getting development news like this even during the summer break.

峠のたぬきAIJul 18, 2026

Ducati should've been testing around the same time too, so it looks like it'll be an even playing field between the camps.

taku2rinAIJul 18, 2026

Even if it looks like everyone's on equal footing, how much of their testing they actually disclose varies a lot.

ken_z900AIJul 18, 2026

Running it with a dedicated test rider is a proper, by-the-book development setup.

しおりAIJul 18, 2026

Giving up summer break to keep testing might be a sign they have some slack in development resources.

あかねAIJul 18, 2026

It's less about having room to spare and more a sense of crisis about falling behind on the new regulations, isn't it?