Izan Guevara was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Saturday morning at Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna, in Brazil. Riding his Pirelli-shod Blu Cru Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro on the 2.38-mile (3.84 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 1:21.256 to lead the field of 28 riders.
Manuel Gonzalez was the best of the rest with a 1:21.494 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.
Mario Aji was third-fastest with a 1:21.690 on his Idemitsu Honda Team Asia Kalex.
American Joe Roberts finished Saturday morning’s practice session 20th with a best time of 1:22.353 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
David Almansa led Moto3 World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Saturday morning, at Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna, in Brazil. Almansa used his Pirelli-shod Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM to lap the 2.38-mile (3.84 km) track in 1:27.308 to lead the field of 25 riders.
Joel Kelso was second-best with a time of 1:27.365 on his GRYD – MLav Racing Honda.
Valentin Perrone, piloting his Red Bull KTM Tech3 machine, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:27.466.
American Kensei Matsudaira had a strong start at Goiânia in the Moto4 Latin Cup, setting the fastest time in Free Practice 1 with a 1:39.782.
In Free Practice 2, Mahdi Salem went quickest with a 1:44.098 after doing a 1:41.381 in FP1. Matsudaira stayed near the front in FP2 with a 1:44.498, finishing third, as both riders showed good pace on the opening day in Brazil.
The two small- and medium-displacement sports motorcycles are the country’s most popular models, with over 21% of the market share.
These new sports bikes have also proved extremely popular in the USA—a market in which Aprilia has seen 12% growth over the past year—as well as in Europe, where the RS 660 is one of the best-selling sports bikes overall, driven in part by Aprilia’s MotoGP success.
The RS range represents the very best of the modern road sports bike category, created by Aprilia itself, thanks to its lightweight, high-performance bikes that are both appealing and affordable, delivering plenty of fun on the road as well as superb performance on the track.
Aprilia RS 660. Photo courtesy Aprilia
The Aprilia RS 660 continues to enjoy remarkable success in the fairing sports bike market; in 2025, it was once again the best-selling model in Italy, closely followed by the Aprilia RS 457 in second place. The success of the RS 660 and RS 457 is the result of Aprilia’s genius intuition; the company was the first to take an innovative, modern approach to sporty bikes, creating a new generation of lightweight, high-performance motorcycles equipped with top-of-the-range technical and electronic features, accessible to all and fun to ride on a daily basis for those new to motorbikes, yet more than capable of delivering excitement on the track and in the hands of more experienced riders.
The Aprilia RS 660 is the godfather of the new generation of road-going sports bikes, referred to simply as ‘SportBikes’, and has been conceived to rekindle the joy of riding with clip-on handlebars on the road, whilst remaining rapid and effective on the track too. This is demonstrated by the results achieved in all the championships in which the Aprilia RS 660 has competed, including the Twin Cup classes in MotoAmerica and the SportBike class in the British Superbike championship, where it has always taken the top spots. In 2026, the SportBike class will also make its début in the World Superbike Championship, with four RS 660 motorcycles set to line up on the grid, promising to make their presence felt from the off.
The incredible lap time of 1’45”129 set by Marco Bezzecchi in the Race of Stars, a competition held between the best Aprilia riders of all time during the Aprilia All Stars festival at the Misano circuit, was achieved on a standard RS 660 Factory bike, in line with the FMI regulations – a result that serves as the cherry on the cake for this extraordinary model.
Aprilia RS 457. Photo courtesy Aprilia
In 2025, Aprilia was the leading European brand in terms of sales of fairing sports bikes in Europe, with 13% of the market share; this is thanks in part to the brand’s comprehensive range, spanning from the RS 125 (Aprilia’s entry-level sports bike) to the queen of superbikes, “Her Majesty” the RSV4; indeed, Aprilia alone sold more sports bikes than its two main European competitors combined. The RS 660 is one of the top-selling sports bikes in Europe, while the RS 457 has also recorded excellent sales figures, meeting the mobility, style and taste requirements of young motorcycle riders.
In the United States, the sports bike segment was the only area that saw growth in 2025, and is now the second largest after the motocross segment. Aprilia is fifth when it comes to sales of sports bikes (and is the leading European manufacturer), as well as being the brand that saw the most growth in 2025 (+30% over 2024).
The growing success of Aprilia in terms of global sports bikes sales reflects the company’s traditional and globally-recognised status as a manufacturer of the highest-quality motorcycle chassis, and this goes hand in hand with its success in the MotoGP. The 2025 season was Aprilia’s best ever in the premier class of the World Championship, with Marco Bezzecchi finishing third in the Riders’ ranking; meanwhile, the team took home second place in the Constructors’ standings, thanks to three wins in the long races, three in the sprints, 15 podium finishes and five pole positions.
Aprilia RS 457. Photo courtesy Aprilia
Aprilia RS 457
With the RS 457, Aprilia enters a segment with a focus on the future, both in terms of the next generation and new markets; this bike has been conceived to meet the growing demand for motorcycles that are easy to handle yet fun, boasting cutting-edge technology and design.
The Aprilia RS 457 is the fruit of a completely new design, with key strengths include its lightness (it has the best possible power-to-weight ratio for a bike that can be ridden on an A2 licence), its ease of handling and its technological equipment. The RS 457 is designed to support riders as they grow and develop, both on the road and on the track.
It is powered by an all-new liquid-cooled, front-mounted twin-cylinder engine with dual overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder, which delivers 35 kW of power, the maximum permitted for a motorcycle that can be ridden on an A2 licence. In addition to its power, the bike also boasts a dry weight of just 159 kg (175 kg when fully fuelled), lending it a power-to-weight ratio that is simply unbeatable. The aluminium frame (which also incorporates the engine) and the adjustable suspension create a chassis that is a benchmark within the sector. In line with true Aprilia tradition, the standard electronic equipment offered with this model is extremely comprehensive: Ride-by-Wire throttle, three Riding Modes, ABS and adjustable traction control, which can also be deactivated. Accessories include the electronic quick-shift gearbox.
Aprilia RS 457 is also available in the GP Replica version, a tribute to the RS-GP used to compete in MotoGP.
Aprilia RS 660 Factory. Photo courtesy Aprilia
Aprilia RS 660
The godfather of the new generation of sports road bikes, this model ushers in a whole new concept of sportiness: premium technical features and superb performance that is never excessive, enabling riders to rediscover the pleasure of dynamic riding on the road – a sports bike suitable for all motorcyclists, which requires no particular experience or skill. The innovative concept behind the design lies in the RS 660’s optimal power-to-weight ratio, which makes for a fun, joyful riding experience, whether during everyday use or in more sporty contexts: 169 kg and 105 hp – the perfect formula for fun on the road.
From a technical perspective, the RS 660 is truly unique within its genre: an aluminium frame and swingarm, coupled with a high-performance parallel-twin engine makes it accessible to all. The electronic equipment is top of the range, with Ride-by-Wire throttle control and a six-axis inertial platform to enable the APRC electronic assistance package to function optimally.
There are five Riding Modes designed to adjust the behaviour of the electronic controls to maximise safety and enjoyment during everyday trips, dynamic road riding and riding on the track.
The Aprilia RS 660 also stands out for its particularly advanced aerodynamics, featuring a twin fairing that acts as an aerodynamic appendage to optimise the stability of the bike at high speeds, whilst providing the rider and passenger with maximum protection from the air pressure.
Also available in a Factory version, which, in true Aprilia tradition, features a more comprehensive and refined standard set-up.
Johann Zarco led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna, in Brazil. Riding his Castrol Honda LCR RC213V on spec Michelin tires, the Frenchman turned a lap time of 1:21.257 to lead the 22-rider field.
Marc Marquez was the best of the rest with a 1:21.382 on his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Toprak Razgatlioglu was third at 1:21.565 on his Prima Pramac Yamaha YZR-M1.
Jorge Martin finished the session fourth with a 1:21.566 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pedro Acosta got fifth with a lap time of 1:21.750.
Zarco fastest from Marc Marquez in Brazil, Razgatlioglu into Q2. Rain plays a big role in MotoGP Practice at the Brazilian GP with the Turkish rookie impressing on the opening day back in Goiania.
Castrol Honda LCR’s Johann Zarco fronts the MotoGP pack after a mixed conditions Day 1 plays out at the Estrella Galicia 0,0 Grand Prix of Brazil, in a rain-affected afternoon stint that saw Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) and Toprak Razgatlioglu (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) round out the top three, with Thai GP winner Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) heading for Q1 after a P20 finish on Friday.
Toprak Razgatlioglu (07) in Brazil. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
RAIN, RAIN, STAY AWAY
It was dry, but for how long? There was no hanging about at the start of MotoGP Practice in Brazil with a looming threat of rain, and the slick tyre time attacks were slammed in right at the top of the session. Damp patches and a light drizzle made conditions far from ideal, and it caught out a few riders in the early running.
Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) crashed very soon into the session at Turn 4, with Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) and home hero Diogo Moreira (Pro Honda LCR) also suffering similar incidents at the same corner while the heavy rain steered clear.
Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) and Marc Marquez were doing the early running at the timesheet summit, before Zarco pounced to go P1 with a 1:21.257. It was a real battle to get into the top 10 in the opening half an hour, with rookie Razgatlioglu arguably impressing the most. The Turk climbed to P3 behind Zarco and Marc Marquez, ahead of Martin and World Championship leader Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), and then the downpour came.
With around 30 minutes of Practice left, heavier rain sprinkled the Autodromo Internacional de Goiania – Ayrton Senna, and that meant anyone needing an improvement would be left disappointed – including Bezzecchi, who was sitting in P20 when the wet weather arrived.
The Italian was the first rider back out on track in the final 10 minutes once the weather had eased somewhat, and the Thai GP winner was lapping on slick tyres too in an attempt to try and scramble his way into the top 10. However, as expected, an improvement wasn’t coming. After running wide on the entry into Turn 10, Bezzecchi pulled back into the box and it looked like that was all she wrote in terms of the automatic Q2 places. And the same can be said for Thailand’s double podium finisher Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) – the #25 was outside the top 20 on a disappointing day for half of the RS-GP fleet.
Jorge Martin in Brazil. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
YOUR BRAZIL TOP 10 ON FRIDAY
So behind the top three of Zarco, Marc Marquez and Razgatlioglu, we have Martin and Acosta, with Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) completing the top six. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) makes it two Yamahas inside the top 10 in P7, the Frenchman will be pleased with that, and chapeau to eighth place Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP). No pre-season testing. Still needing crutches to get around. And he sticks his Ducati in P8 in very tricky conditions. Impressive.
The 2025 Rookie of the Year sails into Q2 ahead of ninth place Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), with Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) the final rider who will sleep a little easier tonight knowing they’re safely into the pole position shootout in Goiania.
COMING UP: TISSOT SPRINT SATURDAY IN BRAZIL
A mixed conditions opening day back in Brazil has set us up very nicely for the second Tissot Sprint Saturday of the season. The weather is set to play a huge factor again in qualifying and in the dash for a gold medal, so be sure not to miss a single second of action at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Tony Arbolino led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna, in Brazil. Riding his REDS Fantic Racing Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Italian lapped the 2.38-mile (3.84 km) road course in 1:23.709, topping the field of 28 riders.
Manuel Gonzalez was second-best with a time of 1:23.879 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.
David Alonso did a third-fastest 1:24.075 on his CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team Kalex.
Angel Piqueras got fourth on his QJMOTOR – Pont Grup – MSI Kalex wit a lap time of 1:24.188.
Mario Aji crossed the finish line fifth with a time of 1:24.270 on his Idemitsu Honda Team Asia Kalex.
American Joe Roberts finished Friday afternoon’s practice session 20th with a best time of 1:25.151 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Arbolino heads Gonzalez for Friday Moto2 honours, Holgado in Q1. The Italian puts his Buriram woes behind him to lead the first day of Moto2 action in Brazil.
Battle lines have been drawn on our groundbreaking opening day at Goiania in Moto2 with Tony Arbolino (REDS Fantic Racing) leading the way and a pack of surprises. Behind him, Buriram winner Manuel Gonzalez (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) and David Alonso (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) completed the top three in what turned out to be a Friday that featured all four seasons. A wet but drying morning followed by wind, spots of rain but overall dry running in the afternoon, Goiania’s unpredictability was mirrored by the weather.
An array of fresh names and faces made it into Q2 straight away but it was Arbolino who surprised the most by topping the day’s running. The Italian led the combined times courtesy of the afternoon’s Practice being the only dry track time but nonetheless, made the most of the evolving conditions to lead the Moto2 charge. Championship leader Gonzalez was right behind him, 0.170s off the #14 whilst it was Alonso who rounded out the top three.
Onto the surprises and it’s fair to say that Angel Piqueras (QJ MOTOR – PONT GRUP – MSI) was a headline-grabber in fourth as he took top rookie honours whilst Mario Aji (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia) was fifth, repeating his efforts from Friday afternoon in Thailand. Celestino Vietti (HDR SpeedRS Team) rounded out the top six but suffered a late technical issue.
Notable names not in the top 14 such as Senna Agius (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) who was 16th, Aron Canet (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) in 18th and Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) in 20th, with the Spaniard struggling on day one in Goiania after his podium from Buriram. There was a late crash for Zonta Van den Goorbergh crash at Turn 13.
David Almansa led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna, in Brazil. Almansa used his Pirelli-shod Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM to lap the 2.38-mile (3.84 km) track in 1:30.260, which led the field of 25 riders.
Code Motorsports KTM’s Cormac Buchanan was second-best with a time of 1:30.263.
Veda Pratama, piloting his Honda Team Asia machine, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:30.310.
Joel Kelso got fourth on his GRYD MLav Racing Honda with a lap time of 1:30.371.
Rico Salmela crossed the finish line fifth on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 machine with a time of 1:30.481.
Almansa pips Buchanan and Pratama on Friday in Brazil. Spain, New Zealand and Indonesia lock out the top three as Moto3 take on Goiânia for the first time.
David Almansa (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) went quickest in Friday Practice at the Estrella Galicia 0,0 Grand Prix of Brazil, but it’s just 0.050 covering the top three at the end of the session and day on MotoGP’s return to Brazil. Second goes to New Zealand’s Cormac Buchanan (CODE Motorsports), just 0.003 off the top, with Indonesian rookie Veda Pratama (Honda Team Asia) 0.047 further back in third.
Almansa’s 1:30.260 to go quickest in the afternoon is down from a 1:32.812 set by rookie Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo) in FP1, with conditions improved by the time practice rolled around for it to be officially classed as dry. Uriarte was nearly four tenths clear at the top in the morning and P7 in the afternoon.
Joel Kelso (MLav Racing), rookie Rico Salmela (Red Bull KTM Tech3) and Joel Esteban (LEVEL UP – MTA) trailed Pratama in the afternoon overall, slotting in ahead of Uriarte in P7. Marco Morelli (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team), Leo Rammerstorfer (SIC58 Squadra Corse) and Casey O’Gorman (SIC58 Squadra Corse) completed the top ten, with some of the less experienced riders finding plenty of space to shine at a track that’s brand new for all on the grid.
Pedro Acosta topped MotoGP World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna, in Brazil. Riding his Michelin-shod Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16, the Spaniard turned a lap of 1:26.688 around the 2.38-mile (3.84 km) track and led the 22-rider field.
Jack Miller was second-best with a 1:26.775 on his Prima Pramac Yamaha YZR-M1.
Marco Bezzecchi was third with a lap of 1:26.918 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26.
Marc Marquez got fourth on his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP26 with a time of 1:26.975.
Franco Morbidelli crossed the finish line fifth with a lap time of 1:27.170 on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Ducati Desmosedici GP25.
Acosta edges out Miller, Bezzecchi third as MotoGP action opens in Brazil. The Championship leader takes to the top in our first session in Goiânia, with Miller for close company and Bezzecchi slotting into third.
MotoGP is officially back on track in Brazil! It was a little later than scheduled but the first session is very much in the books after a rainy morning in Goiânia – and it’s Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) taking the first top spot of the weekend with a 1:26.688. The extended session – as it’s a new venue – boiled up into a flurry of changes at the top of the timesheets, with Acosta edging out Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) by 0.087 and Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) taking P3, 0.230 off the top.
Action got underway for the MotoGP class by midday after the rain delay, starting on wets before around half an hour to go saw the first rider have a go on slicks: Miller, as could be somewhat expected. When the Australian headed out it was tight at the top too, with Marc Marquez leading the way early on ahead of teammate Francesco Bagnaia by just 0.001, with Acosta just 0.004 off the top – but conditions kept changing as the track dried out.
They weren’t, however, really dry enough for slicks for some time after Miller’s experiment. The rest pounded on with wets, with Marc Marquez still top with a 1:27.7 ahead of Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) and Acosta third.
Into the final ten minutes, the timesheets absolutely lit up and the slicks came out. Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) was leading with only a few minutes on the clock before a barrage of red sectors started coming in, and by the end of the flurry it was Acosta in charge – but not by much. The #37 pipped Miller to the top by just 0.87, with Bezzecchi slotting into third 0.230 off the top. Marc Marquez was demoted to fourth, another few hundredths in arrears, with Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) fifth and Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech3) the last of the last minute pickpocketers edging Martin down to P7.
Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) slots into eighth, 0.888 off the top. That’s no mean feat as he both returns from a broken leg and in a session with changing conditions tempting riders to walk the limit. He finished FP1 just ahead of Bagnaia and Alex Marquez.
There were no crashes in the session as the riders got themselves familiar with the Autodromo Ayrton Senna, with only a few moments seen out on track and a run off for Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) early in the session, no harm done.
Check out the full results from FP1 at the Brazilian GP HERE and come back for this afternoon as the Practice session gets underway to decide direct Q2 entrants from 16:00 (UTC-3)!
Alex Escrig was quickest during Moto2 World Championship wet Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna, in Brazil. Riding his Pirelli-shod KLINT Racing Team Forward on the 2.38-mile (3.84 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 1:30.102 to lead the field of 28 riders.
Izan Guevara was the best of the rest with a 1:30.171 on his Blu Cru Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro.
Mario Aji was third-fastest with a 1:30.207 on his Idemitsu Honda Team Asia Kalex.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 25th with a 1:32.006 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Brian Uriarte was quickest during Moto3 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna, in Brazil. Riding his Red Bull KTM Ajo machine on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 2.38-mile (3.84 km) road course in 1:32.812, topping the field of 25 riders.
Maximo Quiles was the best of the rest with a 1:33.206 on his CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM.
Joel Esteban was third with a lap time of 1:33.606 on his Level UP MTA KTM.
Izan Guevara (28) in Brazil. Photo courtesy Pramac Yamaha.
Izan Guevara was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Saturday morning at Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna, in Brazil. Riding his Pirelli-shod Blu Cru Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro on the 2.38-mile (3.84 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 1:21.256 to lead the field of 28 riders.
Manuel Gonzalez was the best of the rest with a 1:21.494 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.
Mario Aji was third-fastest with a 1:21.690 on his Idemitsu Honda Team Asia Kalex.
American Joe Roberts finished Saturday morning’s practice session 20th with a best time of 1:22.353 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
David Almansa (22) in Brazil. Photo courtesy MotoGP
David Almansa led Moto3 World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Saturday morning, at Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna, in Brazil. Almansa used his Pirelli-shod Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM to lap the 2.38-mile (3.84 km) track in 1:27.308 to lead the field of 25 riders.
Joel Kelso was second-best with a time of 1:27.365 on his GRYD – MLav Racing Honda.
Valentin Perrone, piloting his Red Bull KTM Tech3 machine, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:27.466.
Kensei Matsudaira (74) in Brazil. Photo courtesy Moto4Latin
American Kensei Matsudaira had a strong start at Goiânia in the Moto4 Latin Cup, setting the fastest time in Free Practice 1 with a 1:39.782.
In Free Practice 2, Mahdi Salem went quickest with a 1:44.098 after doing a 1:41.381 in FP1. Matsudaira stayed near the front in FP2 with a 1:44.498, finishing third, as both riders showed good pace on the opening day in Brazil.
The two small- and medium-displacement sports motorcycles are the country’s most popular models, with over 21% of the market share.
These new sports bikes have also proved extremely popular in the USA—a market in which Aprilia has seen 12% growth over the past year—as well as in Europe, where the RS 660 is one of the best-selling sports bikes overall, driven in part by Aprilia’s MotoGP success.
The RS range represents the very best of the modern road sports bike category, created by Aprilia itself, thanks to its lightweight, high-performance bikes that are both appealing and affordable, delivering plenty of fun on the road as well as superb performance on the track.
Aprilia RS 660. Photo courtesy Aprilia
The Aprilia RS 660 continues to enjoy remarkable success in the fairing sports bike market; in 2025, it was once again the best-selling model in Italy, closely followed by the Aprilia RS 457 in second place. The success of the RS 660 and RS 457 is the result of Aprilia’s genius intuition; the company was the first to take an innovative, modern approach to sporty bikes, creating a new generation of lightweight, high-performance motorcycles equipped with top-of-the-range technical and electronic features, accessible to all and fun to ride on a daily basis for those new to motorbikes, yet more than capable of delivering excitement on the track and in the hands of more experienced riders.
The Aprilia RS 660 is the godfather of the new generation of road-going sports bikes, referred to simply as ‘SportBikes’, and has been conceived to rekindle the joy of riding with clip-on handlebars on the road, whilst remaining rapid and effective on the track too. This is demonstrated by the results achieved in all the championships in which the Aprilia RS 660 has competed, including the Twin Cup classes in MotoAmerica and the SportBike class in the British Superbike championship, where it has always taken the top spots. In 2026, the SportBike class will also make its début in the World Superbike Championship, with four RS 660 motorcycles set to line up on the grid, promising to make their presence felt from the off.
The incredible lap time of 1’45”129 set by Marco Bezzecchi in the Race of Stars, a competition held between the best Aprilia riders of all time during the Aprilia All Stars festival at the Misano circuit, was achieved on a standard RS 660 Factory bike, in line with the FMI regulations – a result that serves as the cherry on the cake for this extraordinary model.
Aprilia RS 457. Photo courtesy Aprilia
In 2025, Aprilia was the leading European brand in terms of sales of fairing sports bikes in Europe, with 13% of the market share; this is thanks in part to the brand’s comprehensive range, spanning from the RS 125 (Aprilia’s entry-level sports bike) to the queen of superbikes, “Her Majesty” the RSV4; indeed, Aprilia alone sold more sports bikes than its two main European competitors combined. The RS 660 is one of the top-selling sports bikes in Europe, while the RS 457 has also recorded excellent sales figures, meeting the mobility, style and taste requirements of young motorcycle riders.
In the United States, the sports bike segment was the only area that saw growth in 2025, and is now the second largest after the motocross segment. Aprilia is fifth when it comes to sales of sports bikes (and is the leading European manufacturer), as well as being the brand that saw the most growth in 2025 (+30% over 2024).
The growing success of Aprilia in terms of global sports bikes sales reflects the company’s traditional and globally-recognised status as a manufacturer of the highest-quality motorcycle chassis, and this goes hand in hand with its success in the MotoGP. The 2025 season was Aprilia’s best ever in the premier class of the World Championship, with Marco Bezzecchi finishing third in the Riders’ ranking; meanwhile, the team took home second place in the Constructors’ standings, thanks to three wins in the long races, three in the sprints, 15 podium finishes and five pole positions.
Aprilia RS 457. Photo courtesy Aprilia
Aprilia RS 457
With the RS 457, Aprilia enters a segment with a focus on the future, both in terms of the next generation and new markets; this bike has been conceived to meet the growing demand for motorcycles that are easy to handle yet fun, boasting cutting-edge technology and design.
The Aprilia RS 457 is the fruit of a completely new design, with key strengths include its lightness (it has the best possible power-to-weight ratio for a bike that can be ridden on an A2 licence), its ease of handling and its technological equipment. The RS 457 is designed to support riders as they grow and develop, both on the road and on the track.
It is powered by an all-new liquid-cooled, front-mounted twin-cylinder engine with dual overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder, which delivers 35 kW of power, the maximum permitted for a motorcycle that can be ridden on an A2 licence. In addition to its power, the bike also boasts a dry weight of just 159 kg (175 kg when fully fuelled), lending it a power-to-weight ratio that is simply unbeatable. The aluminium frame (which also incorporates the engine) and the adjustable suspension create a chassis that is a benchmark within the sector. In line with true Aprilia tradition, the standard electronic equipment offered with this model is extremely comprehensive: Ride-by-Wire throttle, three Riding Modes, ABS and adjustable traction control, which can also be deactivated. Accessories include the electronic quick-shift gearbox.
Aprilia RS 457 is also available in the GP Replica version, a tribute to the RS-GP used to compete in MotoGP.
Aprilia RS 660 Factory. Photo courtesy Aprilia
Aprilia RS 660
The godfather of the new generation of sports road bikes, this model ushers in a whole new concept of sportiness: premium technical features and superb performance that is never excessive, enabling riders to rediscover the pleasure of dynamic riding on the road – a sports bike suitable for all motorcyclists, which requires no particular experience or skill. The innovative concept behind the design lies in the RS 660’s optimal power-to-weight ratio, which makes for a fun, joyful riding experience, whether during everyday use or in more sporty contexts: 169 kg and 105 hp – the perfect formula for fun on the road.
From a technical perspective, the RS 660 is truly unique within its genre: an aluminium frame and swingarm, coupled with a high-performance parallel-twin engine makes it accessible to all. The electronic equipment is top of the range, with Ride-by-Wire throttle control and a six-axis inertial platform to enable the APRC electronic assistance package to function optimally.
There are five Riding Modes designed to adjust the behaviour of the electronic controls to maximise safety and enjoyment during everyday trips, dynamic road riding and riding on the track.
The Aprilia RS 660 also stands out for its particularly advanced aerodynamics, featuring a twin fairing that acts as an aerodynamic appendage to optimise the stability of the bike at high speeds, whilst providing the rider and passenger with maximum protection from the air pressure.
Also available in a Factory version, which, in true Aprilia tradition, features a more comprehensive and refined standard set-up.
Johann Zarco (5) in Brazil. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
Johann Zarco led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna, in Brazil. Riding his Castrol Honda LCR RC213V on spec Michelin tires, the Frenchman turned a lap time of 1:21.257 to lead the 22-rider field.
Marc Marquez was the best of the rest with a 1:21.382 on his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Toprak Razgatlioglu was third at 1:21.565 on his Prima Pramac Yamaha YZR-M1.
Jorge Martin finished the session fourth with a 1:21.566 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pedro Acosta got fifth with a lap time of 1:21.750.
Zarco fastest from Marc Marquez in Brazil, Razgatlioglu into Q2. Rain plays a big role in MotoGP Practice at the Brazilian GP with the Turkish rookie impressing on the opening day back in Goiania.
Castrol Honda LCR’s Johann Zarco fronts the MotoGP pack after a mixed conditions Day 1 plays out at the Estrella Galicia 0,0 Grand Prix of Brazil, in a rain-affected afternoon stint that saw Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) and Toprak Razgatlioglu (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) round out the top three, with Thai GP winner Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) heading for Q1 after a P20 finish on Friday.
Toprak Razgatlioglu (07) in Brazil. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
RAIN, RAIN, STAY AWAY
It was dry, but for how long? There was no hanging about at the start of MotoGP Practice in Brazil with a looming threat of rain, and the slick tyre time attacks were slammed in right at the top of the session. Damp patches and a light drizzle made conditions far from ideal, and it caught out a few riders in the early running.
Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) crashed very soon into the session at Turn 4, with Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) and home hero Diogo Moreira (Pro Honda LCR) also suffering similar incidents at the same corner while the heavy rain steered clear.
Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) and Marc Marquez were doing the early running at the timesheet summit, before Zarco pounced to go P1 with a 1:21.257. It was a real battle to get into the top 10 in the opening half an hour, with rookie Razgatlioglu arguably impressing the most. The Turk climbed to P3 behind Zarco and Marc Marquez, ahead of Martin and World Championship leader Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), and then the downpour came.
With around 30 minutes of Practice left, heavier rain sprinkled the Autodromo Internacional de Goiania – Ayrton Senna, and that meant anyone needing an improvement would be left disappointed – including Bezzecchi, who was sitting in P20 when the wet weather arrived.
The Italian was the first rider back out on track in the final 10 minutes once the weather had eased somewhat, and the Thai GP winner was lapping on slick tyres too in an attempt to try and scramble his way into the top 10. However, as expected, an improvement wasn’t coming. After running wide on the entry into Turn 10, Bezzecchi pulled back into the box and it looked like that was all she wrote in terms of the automatic Q2 places. And the same can be said for Thailand’s double podium finisher Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) – the #25 was outside the top 20 on a disappointing day for half of the RS-GP fleet.
Jorge Martin in Brazil. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
YOUR BRAZIL TOP 10 ON FRIDAY
So behind the top three of Zarco, Marc Marquez and Razgatlioglu, we have Martin and Acosta, with Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) completing the top six. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) makes it two Yamahas inside the top 10 in P7, the Frenchman will be pleased with that, and chapeau to eighth place Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP). No pre-season testing. Still needing crutches to get around. And he sticks his Ducati in P8 in very tricky conditions. Impressive.
The 2025 Rookie of the Year sails into Q2 ahead of ninth place Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), with Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) the final rider who will sleep a little easier tonight knowing they’re safely into the pole position shootout in Goiania.
COMING UP: TISSOT SPRINT SATURDAY IN BRAZIL
A mixed conditions opening day back in Brazil has set us up very nicely for the second Tissot Sprint Saturday of the season. The weather is set to play a huge factor again in qualifying and in the dash for a gold medal, so be sure not to miss a single second of action at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Tony Arbolino (14) during the practice session in Brazil. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
Tony Arbolino led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna, in Brazil. Riding his REDS Fantic Racing Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Italian lapped the 2.38-mile (3.84 km) road course in 1:23.709, topping the field of 28 riders.
Manuel Gonzalez was second-best with a time of 1:23.879 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.
David Alonso did a third-fastest 1:24.075 on his CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team Kalex.
Angel Piqueras got fourth on his QJMOTOR – Pont Grup – MSI Kalex wit a lap time of 1:24.188.
Mario Aji crossed the finish line fifth with a time of 1:24.270 on his Idemitsu Honda Team Asia Kalex.
American Joe Roberts finished Friday afternoon’s practice session 20th with a best time of 1:25.151 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Arbolino heads Gonzalez for Friday Moto2 honours, Holgado in Q1. The Italian puts his Buriram woes behind him to lead the first day of Moto2 action in Brazil.
Battle lines have been drawn on our groundbreaking opening day at Goiania in Moto2 with Tony Arbolino (REDS Fantic Racing) leading the way and a pack of surprises. Behind him, Buriram winner Manuel Gonzalez (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) and David Alonso (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) completed the top three in what turned out to be a Friday that featured all four seasons. A wet but drying morning followed by wind, spots of rain but overall dry running in the afternoon, Goiania’s unpredictability was mirrored by the weather.
An array of fresh names and faces made it into Q2 straight away but it was Arbolino who surprised the most by topping the day’s running. The Italian led the combined times courtesy of the afternoon’s Practice being the only dry track time but nonetheless, made the most of the evolving conditions to lead the Moto2 charge. Championship leader Gonzalez was right behind him, 0.170s off the #14 whilst it was Alonso who rounded out the top three.
Onto the surprises and it’s fair to say that Angel Piqueras (QJ MOTOR – PONT GRUP – MSI) was a headline-grabber in fourth as he took top rookie honours whilst Mario Aji (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia) was fifth, repeating his efforts from Friday afternoon in Thailand. Celestino Vietti (HDR SpeedRS Team) rounded out the top six but suffered a late technical issue.
Notable names not in the top 14 such as Senna Agius (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) who was 16th, Aron Canet (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) in 18th and Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) in 20th, with the Spaniard struggling on day one in Goiania after his podium from Buriram. There was a late crash for Zonta Van den Goorbergh crash at Turn 13.
David Almansa (22) in Brazil. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
David Almansa led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna, in Brazil. Almansa used his Pirelli-shod Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM to lap the 2.38-mile (3.84 km) track in 1:30.260, which led the field of 25 riders.
Code Motorsports KTM’s Cormac Buchanan was second-best with a time of 1:30.263.
Veda Pratama, piloting his Honda Team Asia machine, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:30.310.
Joel Kelso got fourth on his GRYD MLav Racing Honda with a lap time of 1:30.371.
Rico Salmela crossed the finish line fifth on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 machine with a time of 1:30.481.
Almansa pips Buchanan and Pratama on Friday in Brazil. Spain, New Zealand and Indonesia lock out the top three as Moto3 take on Goiânia for the first time.
David Almansa (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) went quickest in Friday Practice at the Estrella Galicia 0,0 Grand Prix of Brazil, but it’s just 0.050 covering the top three at the end of the session and day on MotoGP’s return to Brazil. Second goes to New Zealand’s Cormac Buchanan (CODE Motorsports), just 0.003 off the top, with Indonesian rookie Veda Pratama (Honda Team Asia) 0.047 further back in third.
Almansa’s 1:30.260 to go quickest in the afternoon is down from a 1:32.812 set by rookie Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo) in FP1, with conditions improved by the time practice rolled around for it to be officially classed as dry. Uriarte was nearly four tenths clear at the top in the morning and P7 in the afternoon.
Joel Kelso (MLav Racing), rookie Rico Salmela (Red Bull KTM Tech3) and Joel Esteban (LEVEL UP – MTA) trailed Pratama in the afternoon overall, slotting in ahead of Uriarte in P7. Marco Morelli (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team), Leo Rammerstorfer (SIC58 Squadra Corse) and Casey O’Gorman (SIC58 Squadra Corse) completed the top ten, with some of the less experienced riders finding plenty of space to shine at a track that’s brand new for all on the grid.
Pedro Acosta (37) during FP1 in Brazil. Photo courtesy MotoGP
Pedro Acosta topped MotoGP World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna, in Brazil. Riding his Michelin-shod Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16, the Spaniard turned a lap of 1:26.688 around the 2.38-mile (3.84 km) track and led the 22-rider field.
Jack Miller was second-best with a 1:26.775 on his Prima Pramac Yamaha YZR-M1.
Marco Bezzecchi was third with a lap of 1:26.918 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26.
Marc Marquez got fourth on his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP26 with a time of 1:26.975.
Franco Morbidelli crossed the finish line fifth with a lap time of 1:27.170 on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Ducati Desmosedici GP25.
Acosta edges out Miller, Bezzecchi third as MotoGP action opens in Brazil. The Championship leader takes to the top in our first session in Goiânia, with Miller for close company and Bezzecchi slotting into third.
MotoGP is officially back on track in Brazil! It was a little later than scheduled but the first session is very much in the books after a rainy morning in Goiânia – and it’s Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) taking the first top spot of the weekend with a 1:26.688. The extended session – as it’s a new venue – boiled up into a flurry of changes at the top of the timesheets, with Acosta edging out Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) by 0.087 and Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) taking P3, 0.230 off the top.
Action got underway for the MotoGP class by midday after the rain delay, starting on wets before around half an hour to go saw the first rider have a go on slicks: Miller, as could be somewhat expected. When the Australian headed out it was tight at the top too, with Marc Marquez leading the way early on ahead of teammate Francesco Bagnaia by just 0.001, with Acosta just 0.004 off the top – but conditions kept changing as the track dried out.
They weren’t, however, really dry enough for slicks for some time after Miller’s experiment. The rest pounded on with wets, with Marc Marquez still top with a 1:27.7 ahead of Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) and Acosta third.
Into the final ten minutes, the timesheets absolutely lit up and the slicks came out. Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) was leading with only a few minutes on the clock before a barrage of red sectors started coming in, and by the end of the flurry it was Acosta in charge – but not by much. The #37 pipped Miller to the top by just 0.87, with Bezzecchi slotting into third 0.230 off the top. Marc Marquez was demoted to fourth, another few hundredths in arrears, with Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) fifth and Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech3) the last of the last minute pickpocketers edging Martin down to P7.
Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) slots into eighth, 0.888 off the top. That’s no mean feat as he both returns from a broken leg and in a session with changing conditions tempting riders to walk the limit. He finished FP1 just ahead of Bagnaia and Alex Marquez.
There were no crashes in the session as the riders got themselves familiar with the Autodromo Ayrton Senna, with only a few moments seen out on track and a run off for Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) early in the session, no harm done.
Check out the full results from FP1 at the Brazilian GP HERE and come back for this afternoon as the Practice session gets underway to decide direct Q2 entrants from 16:00 (UTC-3)!
Alex Escrig (11) in Brazil. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
Alex Escrig was quickest during Moto2 World Championship wet Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna, in Brazil. Riding his Pirelli-shod KLINT Racing Team Forward on the 2.38-mile (3.84 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 1:30.102 to lead the field of 28 riders.
Izan Guevara was the best of the rest with a 1:30.171 on his Blu Cru Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro.
Mario Aji was third-fastest with a 1:30.207 on his Idemitsu Honda Team Asia Kalex.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 25th with a 1:32.006 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Brian Uriarte (51) in Thailand. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Ajo.
Brian Uriarte was quickest during Moto3 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna, in Brazil. Riding his Red Bull KTM Ajo machine on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 2.38-mile (3.84 km) road course in 1:32.812, topping the field of 25 riders.
Maximo Quiles was the best of the rest with a 1:33.206 on his CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM.
Joel Esteban was third with a lap time of 1:33.606 on his Level UP MTA KTM.
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