Motorsport
Jonathan Rea and KRT extend contract for WSBK
The five-time world champion in the FIM Superbike has extended his contract with Kawasaki and KRT for several years. […weiter lesen]
World SBK
Meetings / Events
Further effects from the corona virus
After one MotoGP race had to be canceled, another had to be postponed, Wunderlich and Suzuki canceled participation in the Dortmund Motorcycle Fair and the Ducati and Piaggio museums in Italy remain closed (as reported), there are now further consequences of the epidemic / pandemic , […weiter lesen]
MotoGP
Unfortunately, no Kawasaki World SBK bike in a MotoGP race
For many it would be very interesting to see how the Kawasaki ZX-10RR from the WSBK would fare in the field of the prototypes of the MotoGP. Especially if Jonathan Rea were the pilot. But we won’t see that at first. […weiter lesen]
MotoGP
MotoGP: First look at the Indonesia Lombok Circuit
MotoGP is planning a race on the holiday island of Lombok in Indonesia 2021. The architecture of the route is presented in a video. Next year there are expected to be two new racetracks on the MotoGP calendar. In addition to Brazil, there will also […weiter lesen]
Motorsport
Leon Camier was operated
Leon Camier had to be operated because of a shoulder injury. It is not yet clear whether he will be fit at the start of the WSBK 2020. […weiter lesen]
Motorsport
Caricasulo joins the WSBK, Cortese loses his place
The GRT Yamaha team has now confirmed the driver pairing for the 2020 season. Sandro Cortese has to leave the team. Caricasulo joins the WSBK, Cortese loses his place The title candidate in the Supersport class, Frederico Caricasuli, will move to WSBK in 2020. Next […weiter lesen]
Motorsport
Strike in the WSBK
Already since the training in Argentina, the drivers complained about the poor condition of the track in San Juan Villicum. Six drivers refused to participate in the race. Strike in the WSBK Loris Baz (Ten-Kate-Yamaha) was already injured in the Superpole because of the difficult […weiter lesen]
Motorsport
Jonathan Rea writes WSBK history
Jonathan Rea secured the early World Championship in WSBK’s in the second race at Magny Cours. For the fifth time in a row, he is now WSBK World Champion, which has managed no one before him. Jonathan Rea writes WSBK history The first race and […weiter lesen]
Motorsport
WSBK: Razgatlioglu gets his first win
In today’s World Superbike race at Magny-Cours (France), the Turkey Toprak Razgatlioglu (Puccetti-Kawasaki) started from the 16th place. The weather conditions at the training sessions were not very good, but he was able to show an extremely strong race. WSBK: Razgatlioglu gets his first win […weiter lesen]
Motorsport
Official: Alvaro Bautista joins Honda
For weeks there was already rumors that Alvaro Bautista will compete for HRC Honda in the World Superbike next year. Now there is the official confirmation. Official: Alvaro Bautista joins Honda Alvaro Bautista is currently driving the Ducati Panigale V4 R in the WSBK and […weiter lesen]
Motorsport
Scott Redding drives for Ducati in the WSBK 2020
As previously reported, Alvaro Bautista will leave Ducati’s WSBK team at the end of the season and move to Honda. For the vacant place Ducati committed the Englishman Scott Redding. Scott Redding drives for Ducati in the WSBK 2020 In 2018 he ended the collaboration […weiter lesen]
Motorsport
WSBK: Reiterberger has to give way to Laverty
BMW Motorrad has announced with which riders they will compete in the WorldSBK on the BMW S 1000 RR in 2020. New to the team comes the British racing driver Eugene Laverty. WSBK: Reiterberger has to give way to Laverty Tom Sykes will remain in […weiter lesen]
Motorsport
WSBK – Will Razgatlioglu change to Yamaha?
There has been much talk recently of Turk Toprak Razgatlioglu negotiating with Yamaha and Kawasaki factory teams for a 2020 seat. These negotiations are led by Toprak’s manager Kenan Sofuoglu. WSBK – Will Razgatlioglu change to Yamaha? Right now, Razgatlioglu rides for Team Puccetti Kawasaki […weiter lesen]
New Motorcycles
Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Ducati 916, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer announces a strictly limited special edition of the V4, the Panigale V4 25 ° Anniversario 916. Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 When the Ducati 916 debuted in 1994, it was […weiter lesen]
Motorsport
Limited Panigale V4
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Ducati 916, the Italian motorcycle brand is launching a special series of the Panigale V4, which is designed to commemorate the cult model. It will be presented in the environment of WorldSBK in Laguna Seca on […weiter lesen]
Motorsport
Marco Melandri ends his career
Marco Meldandri will finish his racing career at the end of the Superbike World Championship in Qatar in 2019, he has now officially announced. Until then, he will play for GRT Yamaha in the WSBK with full commitment. Marco Melandri ends his career The 36-year-old […weiter lesen]
Motorsport
Van der Mark wins in Jerez
Alvaro Bautista, who won 12 races this season, crashed in Jerez. In lap two, he flew out in first place. Rea took the lead, but Michael van der Mark could pass him on lap seven. Van der Mark wins in Jerez On lap 18, Ryuichi […weiter lesen]
Motorsport
Jonathan Rea is denied 3rd place
In yesterday’s race at the WSBK in Jerez, Jonathan Rea did not get the final turn and crashed into his rival Alex Lowes. The fight for third place has been going on for some time. Lowes crashed as a result of the driving maneuver and […weiter lesen]
Motorsport
Also unbeatable in the Superpole Race and the 2nd race
Only Bautista with Ducati V4R fast. Also unbeatable in the Superpole Race and the 2nd race At Alvaro Bautista, there was no way around this weekend, in the truest sense of the word. He was able to win all three races. Only for the new […weiter lesen]
Motorsport
WorldSBK test on Phillip Island
The 2019 season could be really exciting because on the first day of testing on Phillip Iceland there were a few surprises. WorldSBK test on Phillip Island Former MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista impressively demonstrated the potential of the Ducati V4 to set the best time […weiter lesen]