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The FIM Surfaces the 2014 Superbike  and Superbike EVO Technical Rules
The FIM Surfaces the 2014 Superbike and Superbike EVO Technical Rules

27 Aug 2013, 12:59 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / As we announced earlier, the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) are preparing some changes to the World Superbike Championship, and we're now bringing you the official document for...

 
Suomy Max Biaggi Replica Helmet Introduced
Suomy Max Biaggi Replica Helmet Introduced

1 Jun 2011, 12:10 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The new Max Biaggi Replica that the Aprilia rider and current WSBK Champ wore at Monza has just been introduced by Suomy, who claims the new helmet is Biaggi “himself.” By this, Suomy me...

 
UK Police Find Drugs, Gun in Kawasaki Superbike Truck
UK Police Find Drugs, Gun in Kawasaki Superbike Truck

2 May 2011, 08:42 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Drug dealers have now found a great way of transporting their “goods” from one destination to another. Well, for all we know, they may have been doing it for years, but it's only th...

 
Tissot Becomes Title Sponsor of WSBK
Tissot Becomes Title Sponsor of WSBK

15 Apr 2011, 11:09 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / As you already know by now, while all the other racing series will have TAG Heuer as their official timing partner, the flagship MotoGP series has continued its relationship with rival Swiss brand T...

 
Going Back to MotoGP Not An Option - Melandri
Going Back to MotoGP Not An Option - Melandri

4 Apr 2011, 13:01 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Many pundits have argued last year that Marco Melandri's move from the MotoGP championship to the World Superbikes has been a step forward for the Italian rider. However, at only his second out...

 
Biaggi Regrets Altercation with Melandri
Biaggi Regrets Altercation with Melandri

29 Mar 2011, 13:23 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Last weekend's World Superbike meeting at Donington Park was full of incidents, from Maxime Berger losing the rear wheel of his Ducati in Race 1 to Marco Melandri scoring his first WSBK win in ...

 
Superbike Rider Loses Rear Wheel During Donington Park Race
Superbike Rider Loses Rear Wheel During Donington Park Race

29 Mar 2011, 07:23 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The World Superbike weekend at Donington Park witnessed one of the craziest crashes ever seen in motorcycle racing, one that wasn't related to a riding error or a bike vibration, but to a ... r...

 
Vermeulen to Make WSBK Return at Donington Park
Vermeulen to Make WSBK Return at Donington Park

14 Mar 2011, 15:47 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Chris Vermeulen will not be able to race in front of his home fans for the 2011 World Superbike opener at Phillip Island, but the Australian hinted that his return to the championship will not be aw...

 
Rossi Contemplates Superbike Future with Ducati
Rossi Contemplates Superbike Future with Ducati

7 Mar 2011, 14:17 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Much speculation has appeared in recent years regarding Valentino Rossi's future career in motorcycle racing. In fact, the media – especially in Italy – started to speculate on the ...

 
Jonathan Rea Hospitalized After Phillip Island Crash
Jonathan Rea Hospitalized After Phillip Island Crash

22 Feb 2011, 10:40 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The latest World Superbike testing session at Phillip Island caused some important victims earlier this week, with the biggest “casualty” being Jonathan Rea. What's worse, his fall ...

 
Vermeulen Set to Miss WSBK Season Opener at Phillip Island
Vermeulen Set to Miss WSBK Season Opener at Phillip Island

21 Feb 2011, 10:05 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Chris Vermeulen will not get to race in front of a home crowd in the World Superbike Championship this season, as the Australian decided to skip the opening round at Phillip Island in order to focus...

 
John Hopkins Lands Reserve Deal in MotoGP with Suzuki
John Hopkins Lands Reserve Deal in MotoGP with Suzuki

10 Feb 2011, 14:22 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / We might not have seen the last of John Hopkins in the MotoGP. And once again, his potential return in the saddle of a MotoGP bike is subject to a Suzuki decision, as the Japanese constructor confir...

 
Fonsi Nieto Confirms Retirement from Motorcycle Racing
Fonsi Nieto Confirms Retirement from Motorcycle Racing

9 Feb 2011, 14:04 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fonsi Nieto will end his motorcycle racing career at the age of 32, as he confirmed it himself earlier this week. According to his statement, he reached that decision after pre-season fitness traini...

 
Donington Park Debuts New Logo
Donington Park Debuts New Logo

31 Jan 2011, 11:41 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Marking the beginning of a new era, the Leicestershire circuit has unveiled an updated logo, while also celebrating the return of Donington Park to the 2011 season calendars. The design of the new l...

 
Talmacsi to Test Pedercini Kawasaki at Sepang
Talmacsi to Test Pedercini Kawasaki at Sepang

5 Jan 2011, 14:46 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Gabor Talmacsi's chances of retaining his ride in the FIM's Moto2 championship have suffered a huge blow when the Hungarian rider found out that his projected team for the 2011 season, Jac...

 
Melandri Fears to Miss Out on Superbike Debut
Melandri Fears to Miss Out on Superbike Debut

23 Dec 2010, 11:59 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Marco Melandri fans will be kept guessing for the upcoming couple of months, as it appears the Italian's debut in the World Superbike Championship is now in doubt. Apparently, the problems with...

 
BMW WSBK Rider Leon Haslam Gets Married
BMW WSBK Rider Leon Haslam Gets Married

22 Dec 2010, 18:14 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / BMW Motorrad Motorsport's rider Leon Haslam has finally managed to squeeze some time in his tight testing schedule to marry his long time partner Olivia Stringer. The ceremony, held in Sweden, ...

 
Haga Scores Perfect Weekend at Monza
Haga Scores Perfect Weekend at Monza

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Yamaha's Noriyuki Haga mastered the Monza event last weekend, as he won both races from pole to score his first double of the season. The Japanese rider got off to a great start in the weekend ...

 
Nakano Leaves MotoGP with 7th Place at Valencia
Nakano Leaves MotoGP with 7th Place at Valencia

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Japanese rider Shinya Nakano said good-bye to his team Gresini Honda – and MotoGP class also – with a powerful performance in Valencia. Nakano finished the Spanish race in 7th place behi...

 
Bayliss Denies Toseland's Maiden Double
Bayliss Denies Toseland's Maiden Double

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / “The Cathedral” could have been the place where James Toseland scored his first ever double in World Superbike. Reigning champion Troy Bayliss had other plans, though, as the Australian ...