FIRST LOOK: Miller to KTM, Bastianini to Ducati - photos of riders on new bikes

Here are the first photos of the 2023 MotoGP rider line-up on their new bikes.
Jack Miller, Christian Pupulin, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Jack Miller, Christian Pupulin, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Just days after Francesco Bagnaia was crowned 2022 MotoGP champion, the MotoGP Valencia test offered a glimpse into the future with riders having their first go on next season’s machinery.

Jack Miller 

The Australian has joined KTM after leaving Ducati's factory team. Miller will partner Brad Binder.

KTM bike, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
KTM bike, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Jack Miller, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Jack Miller, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

KTM bike, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
KTM bike, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Jack Miller, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Jack Miller, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Enea Bastianini

The Italian will join Bagnaia at Ducati's factory team after stepping up from Gresini.

Enea
Enea

Enea Bastianini, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Enea Bastianini, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Ducati bike, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Ducati bike, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Pol Espargaro

Espargaro has moved to Tech3 GASGAS alongside Augusto Fernandez.

Pol Espargaro, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Pol Espargaro, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Pol Espargaro, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Pol Espargaro, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Augusto Fernandez

Augusto Fernandez enters his rookie season with Tech3 GASGAS, partnering Pol Espargaro.

Augusto Fernandez, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Augusto Fernandez, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

KTM bike, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
KTM bike, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Miguel Oliveira

Oliveira has left KTM to join Aprilia.

Miguel
Miguel

Miguel Oliveira, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Miguel Oliveira, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Alex Rins

The ex-Suzuki man has joined LCR Honda.

Honda bike, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Honda bike, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Alex Rins, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Alex Rins, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Joan Mir

The new Repsol Honda rider who will join Marc Marquez in 2023.

Joan Mir, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Joan Mir, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Joan Mir, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Joan Mir, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Raul Fernandez

Raul Fernandez has moved from KTM to Aprilia.

Raul Fernandez, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Raul Fernandez, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Raul Fernandez, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Raul Fernandez, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Alex Marquez

A Marquez brother is leaving Ducati for Honda! Alex will represent Gresini in 2023.

Alex Marquez, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Alex Marquez, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Alex Marquez, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Alex Marquez, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Marc Marquez

The Repsol Honda star man is hoping the Valencia test is a first step to a renewed title challenge.

Marc Marquez, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Marc Marquez, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

 

Fabio Quartararo

The 2021 world champion was the first man out on track at the Valencia test, working on regaining his title.

Fabio Quartararo, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Fabio Quartararo, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Franco Morbidelli

There will be some pressure on Quartararo's Yamaha teammate Morbidelli after a poor 2022.

Franco Morbidelli, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Franco Morbidelli, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Francesco Bagnaia

The 2022 world champion was in action.

Francesco Bagnaia, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Francesco Bagnaia, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Aleix Espargaro and Maverick Vinales

The Aprilia riders will be hoping their 2023 bike makes them more competitive.

Aleix Espargaro, Maverick Vinales, Valencia MotoGP test 07 November
Aleix Espargaro, Maverick Vinales, Valencia MotoGP test 07 November

Brad Binder

The KTM rider will be alongside Jack Miller next season.

Brad Binder, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Brad Binder, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Fabio di Giannantonio

The Gresini Racing rider in action.

Fabio Di Giannantonio, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Fabio Di Giannantonio, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Johann Zarco

The Pramac rider will be alongside Jorge Martin again in 2023.

Johann Zarco, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Johann Zarco, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Luca Marini

The Italian is set out to impress for the Mooney VR46 Racing Team.

Luca Marini, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Luca Marini, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Marco Bezzecchi

Bez will want to build on an impressive 2022.

Marco Bezzecchi, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Marco Bezzecchi, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

Takaaki Nakagami

The Japanese Honda rider might feel under pressure to keep his seat.

Takaaki Nakagami, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November
Takaaki Nakagami, Valencia MotoGP test, 8 November

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