The Ducati Team's MotoGP Racing Bike Has Arrived at the Mandalika Circuit, Take a Peek at the Specifications

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Ducati MotoGP Racing Bike Unveiled at Mandalika Circuit Ahead of Indonesian Grand Prix

By Azka Kamil — Automotive Correspondent

MANDALIKA, INDONESIA — The Ducati Team’s MotoGP racing machine has made its first appearance at the Mandalika International Street Circuit, marking a key milestone in preparations for the 2022 Indonesian Grand Prix. The Italian manufacturer showcased its latest Desmosedici GP22 prototype ahead of pre-season testing, drawing attention from teams and fans alike as the world’s premier motorcycle racing series heads to Lombok. (AutoReviewUS)

Riders Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller are slated to pilot the machines during the upcoming test sessions, with Ducati aiming to build on its strong performance in recent MotoGP seasons. The Desmosedici GP22 maintains Ducati’s iconic racing identity with a striking red livery and refined technical components designed for peak performance on the 5.1-kilometer Mandalika layout. (AutoReviewUS)

Ducati’s MotoGP program continues to evolve. For the 2026 season, the Desmosedici GP26 remains the pinnacle of the brand’s racing technology — blending advanced aerodynamics, electronics, and chassis engineering — as outlined on Ducati’s official racing page. (Ducati)

The Ducati Team's MotoGP Racing Bike Has Arrived at the Mandalika Circuit, Take a Peek at the Specifications



Ducati Desmosedici GP22 – Key Specifications

SpecificationDetails
ModelDucati Desmosedici GP22
CategoryMotoGP Racing Prototype
Engine1000cc V4 (MotoGP specification)
Power Output~240+ HP (approx. typical MotoGP class)
Transmission6-speed seamless gearbox
ChassisAluminium twin-spar frame
AerodynamicsRace-spec winglets & fairings
LiveryDucati red with team graphics
RidersFrancesco Bagnaia, Jack Miller
DebutMandalika Circuit, February 2022
EventPre-season MotoGP Test
Note: Some figures are typical for MotoGP prototypes and may vary by race specification.

Source: Ducati presentation and MotoGP technical standards (AutoReviewUS)


Ducati’s Continued MotoGP Success and Technical Strategy

Ducati’s commitment to MotoGP remains strong beyond 2022. The manufacturer has consistently developed its race bikes, culminating in the latest Desmosedici GP26 for the 2026 season — a machine that embodies Ducati’s century-long engineering heritage. (Ducati)

Ducati’s racing division highlights the importance of iterative design and performance refinement in MotoGP, emphasizing how advanced materials, electronics, and rider feedback translate to success on track. The ongoing evolution of the Desmosedici platform reinforces Ducati’s position among the elite constructors in motorcycle racing.

For more on Ducati’s current racing programs and technical developments, visit the official Ducati Racing page. (Ducati)


Looking Ahead

With MotoGP’s technical landscape continuing to advance — including future regulation changes in 2027 — Ducati’s ongoing innovation underscores its ambitions both on the track and in technology transfer to road-going motorcycles. (Autosport)

Fans attending the Mandalika test and the Indonesian Grand Prix will witness firsthand how Ducati’s racing machinery performs under tropical conditions and against the world’s fastest riders.



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