KTM Factory Racing has reached a significant new milestone in its MotoGP journey, nearly a decade after Red Bull KTM first entered the premier class of motorcycle racing. The manufacturer has successfully completed the initial dynamometer runs of its 2027 MotoGP engine concept, marking the first public step toward the next technical era of the championship.
The first tests of the new 850cc power unit were recently carried out at KTM’s headquarters in Mattighofen, Austria. The development program is aligned with the forthcoming MotoGP technical regulations, which will come into force in 2027 and introduce revised engine specifications alongside stricter sustainability requirements.
The atmosphere at KTM’s engine dyno facility reflected the importance of the moment. Members of the motorsport engineering team were joined by KTM CEO Gottfried Neumeister to witness the first power curve readings from the new engine. The sound and presence of the prototype underlined KTM’s continued commitment to competing at the highest level of Grand Prix racing.
The engine has been developed to operate on 100 percent non-fossil fuel, in accordance with the 2027 MotoGP rulebook. With the first dyno sessions now completed, the project moves fully into an intensive testing and development phase as KTM prepares for the next chapter of MotoGP competition.
Red Bull KTM’s presence in MotoGP began in 2016 with a wildcard entry at the season-ending Valencian Grand Prix. Since then, the manufacturer has established itself as a consistent front-runner, achieving race victories and podium finishes with six different riders. The partnership with the Red Bull KTM Tech3 team has further strengthened the brand’s competitive platform and expanded its global reach.
Over the years, MotoGP has become a central pillar of KTM’s factory racing strategy, serving both as a proving ground for advanced engineering and a powerful tool for global brand recognition. The first successful firing of the 2027 MotoGP engine signals KTM’s determination to remain a key contender as the championship evolves into its next technical generation.
