Honda has managed to produce a MotoGP bike that feels “naturally fast” and “nice to ride”, but a lack of grip and peak performance is holding it back when it matters the most.<br>That is the assessment of HRC’s factory rider Luca Marini after what’s been a subdued start to the Japanese manufacturer’s 2026 campaign.<br>During the opening two rounds in Buriram and Goiania, Honda ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/hondas-2026-bike-feels-naturally-fast-so-why-the-lack-of-results/10808526/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>