Honda has publicly shown what may be the first glimpse of Pirelli’s new 2027 MotoGP tyres during a private test at the Sepang circuit.Test rider Taka Nakagami took to the track on a development tyre from the Pirelli in a video posted to social media by the team.Honda ran a front tyre on its new 850cc bike (presumably set to be called the RC214V) with grooves cut into one side of it to help the tyre reach its operating temperature more quickly, and The Race’s sources in the paddock have confirmed that this marks the start of more extensive testing with Pirelli ahead of its replacement of Michelin as exclusive premier class tyre supplier next season.It’s believed that Nakagami concentrated main …
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Author: Simon Patterson
