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Colin Fraser: Six to go in SBK 2021 … Can Razgatlioglu Hang On?

Greg MacPherson — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:10:33 +0000

The Motul World Superbike Championship stages their penultimate round in Argentina this weekend at the Circuito Juan Villicum, two weeks out from a wild weekend in Portugal. There are six races left to run over two weekends, including the short Sunday morning Superpole race, and the title battle continues from strength to strength. The last […]

Dan Kruger’s blog: A Year to Forget (2016 recap)

Dan Kruger — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 23:46:31 +0000

It is hard to believe another race season is almost behind us. 2016 is definitely a year for me to forget in terms of racing. It started off strong back in January where I won an endurance race over in China. I was in good form and had a big year planned with both my BMW team on the roads in Europe and my Kawasaki Superbike team in Asia.

Pirelli ready for the challenges of the 2014 season

Graeme Jones — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 22:49:03 +0000

Milan (Italy), January 28, 2014 – In 2014, Pirelli will continue to be involved in many national and international motorcycle racing activities both on track and off-road, while remaining faithful to the strong sporting spirit that has always characterized the Italian tire brand.

Provisional World Superbike schedule announced

Graeme Jones — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 02:25:27 +0000

The FIM Superbike & Supersport World Championships and the FIM Superstock 1000 cc Cup provisional calendars have been released for 2014.

Chaz Davies Doubles Up in Aragon! Race 1 and 2 details

Graeme Jones — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:21:21 +0000

A Sunday to remember for Chaz Davies, who repeated first race success and got a double race win at Aragon. The BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK Team rider was unstoppable under MotorLand Aragon heat and crossed the finish line with a big margin over Sylvain Guintoli, still Championship leader after race 2.

Eugene Laverty leads the way on Friday at Aragon

Graeme Jones — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:40:16 +0000

A close battle characterised the first qualifying session for the eni FIM Superbike World Championship at MotorLand Aragon, and saw Irishman Eugene Laverty (Aprilia Racing Team) topping the timesheets with a 1’58.548 set with few minutes to go.

Fabrizio tops first WSBK Qualfying session of 2013

Graeme Jones — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:07:08 +0000

Phillip Island (Australia), Friday 22 February 2013 – A close battled Qualifying 1 put an end to the first World Superbike day of 2013. The session was held under the clear skies of Phillip Island, with perfect temperatures and average winds blowing inland. Michel Fabrizio (Red Devils Roma Aprilia), after being the fastest rider of Free Practice 1, topped once again the timesheets thanks to a 1’31.317 lap-time, ahead of works Aprilia rider Eugene Laverty.

Team SBK Ducati Alstare Presents 1199 Panigale R Livery and Sponsors

Graeme Jones — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:59:43 +0000

In anticipation of the first round of the 2013 World Superbike season, scheduled for Sunday 24 February at the Phillip Island circuit in Australia, Team SBK Ducati Alstare presents the livery of the new 1199 Panigale R, the bike with which the team’s two official riders, Carlos Checa and Ayrton Badovini, will take to the track as they compete for the prestigious world title.

Provisional 2013 WSBK Rider Entry Lists Released

Graeme Jones — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:48:12 +0000

Permanent Provisional SBK and WSS Entry Lists were released on Monday for 2013 eni FIM Superbike World Championship, which commences on Feb. 24 at Phillip Island in Australia.

Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS SBK SE model unveiled

Graeme Jones — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 01:39:25 +0000

Details are still limited, but Aprilia let the world see its brand new RSV4 Factory APRC ABS SBK model with an unconventional Facebook launch at 9 AM EST on Thursday morning. What we do know is that the SBK special edition model is in celebration of Aprilia's 2012 eni World Superbike Championship won by Max Biaggi, and that the model will only be sold in America.

Melandri’s Rough Ride in France

Colin Fraser — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 20:00:24 +0000

BMW Motorrad Superbike racer Marco Melandri put in a solid, last ditch Championship effort at the 14^th and final round of the eni Superbike World Championship at Magny Cours in France.

Wild Opener Sets Up SBK Showdown at Magny-Cours

Colin Fraser — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 15:45:05 +0000

Sylvain Guintoli scored his third wet weather win of the season in opening race, Round 14 action if the eni Superbike World Championship at Magny-Cours, France.