The 33-year-old called time on his grand prix career last year after spending 13 seasons riding for Repsol Honda.
He immediately took up the role of test rider for the KTM MotoGP team, replacing Mika Kallio after he suffered a serious knee injury at last season’s German motorcycle Grand Prix.
But the Spaniard has been ruled out of the early phases of testing as he undergoes tissue repair surgery on his right collarbone.
The injury is thought to be a result of a persistent issue with Pedrosa’s collarbone, and not from a crash.
“I had a double stress fracture in the right collarbone”
Dani Pedrosa
Pedrosa said: “Unexpectedly I had a double stress fracture in the right collarbone, just in a gesture of strength.
“Over the years I have had several fractures in that area and the last time was in three parts, leaving it sclerotic.
“The middle part does not have enough blood flow, creating osteoporosis, so it requires an effective solution to regenerate the bone and achieve adequate recovery.
“After undergoing several tests and medical consultations, the clear recommendation is the total recovery and bone health.
“I thank KTM for their great support for my full recovery.
“We are very excited about the work we are doing and that is why I want to be physically in the best conditions for that exciting task.”
Pedrosa sampled the RC16 for the first time last month at Jerez.
Pre-season testing gets underway from Sepang next month.
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