MotoGP: 2026 Aprilia RS-GP Revealed with Updated Aero and Livery

Aprilia has revealed the 2026 MotoGP bike, called the RS-GP26, ahead of the new racing season. The bike was shown during the team launch in Italy. For Aprilia, this season matters because it allows the team to fine-tune performance rather than start from zero. With engine development frozen, the focus stays on setup work, aerodynamics and race execution. 2026 feels like a season where small gains can decide results, and every update on the RS-GP26 will matter across a long and demanding calendar.

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The RS-GP26 comes with revised aerodynamics developed within the existing rules. Aprilia has updated the front fairing wing elements and reworked the side body panels to guide airflow towards the rear. These changes aim to improve braking stability and drive on corner exit. The goal is to extract more performance without breaking the development limits set by MotoGP.

Testing played a key role in shaping the final RS-GP26 package. Aprilia ran the updated aero parts during post-season and winter tests, collecting data from tracks with different layouts. Engineers focused on consistency over race distance and tyre management, which remains a major factor during sprint and main races.

The 2026 livery continues Aprilia’s known colour scheme with small layout changes. Branding has been repositioned on the fairing and tail section, while the Italian tricolour remains on the nose. The design follows Aprilia’s approach of continuity during the current MotoGP cycle.

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Aprilia Racing will race the RS-GP26 with Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin as its riders in the MotoGP championship. Both riders logged early miles during winter testing. Their feedback will guide setup changes as the season begins and track conditions change from round to round.