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Ducati Winds Down 1000cc Development, Shifts Focus to 2027's 850cc Era

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Ducati test rider Michele Pirro has revealed that the team has largely stopped developing the 1000cc Desmosedici, redirecting resources toward the 850cc engine set to arrive in 2027. The 2026 season wraps up at Valencia on November 29, marking the final year of the current 1000cc era.

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Sergio Higuchi

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Having watched the paddock for years, stopping development on the 1000cc is a serious call. Pirro saying the project is 'near its end' sounds like an engineer's honest read. With the 850cc era queued up for 2027, next season's bike is going to feel very much like a transition machine.