North West 200 has announced a sponsorship deal that will see Michael Rutter compete in Coca-Cola colours during the 2009 British Superbike Championship.
MotoGP refugee Shinya Nakano has made his debut appearance for Aprilia ahead of his switch to the World Superbike Championship in 2009, as the team also took the opportunity to unveil its race-liveried RSV-4 for the first time.
Shaun Muir has confirmed that Guy Martin will be cheering team-mate Stuart Easton from the sidelines in Macau this weekend after his heavy accident in provisional qualifying.
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Gregorio Lavilla will remain in the World Superbike Championship next season after confirming he will compete for the re-launched Pro Ride Honda team in 2009.
The countdown to the 2009 World Superbike Championship begins here with the post-season tests getting underway in Portugal - and Crash.net have all the latest pictures.
Sylvain Guintoli has enjoyed his first taste of the Crescent Suzuki GSX-R1000 after getting a chance to test the 2008-specification bike at Brands Hatch.
Michael Schumacher is continuing to build on his two-wheel experience after staying back from the final round of the World Superbike Championship to test Troy Bayliss's title winning Ducati and Troy Corser's Yamaha.
1. Troy Bayliss AUS Ducati Xerox 1098 F08 22 laps 2. Carlos Checa ESP Hannspree Ten Kate Honda CBR1000RR +2.207secs 3. Troy Corser AUS Yamaha Motor Italia YZF-R1 +6.972secs
Cal Crutchlow has set himself the target of proving his Donington Park World Superbike podium was no 'fluke' after qualifying a superb second place on the grid for the two races in Portugal.
British Superbike Cup competitors STP Motorsport have announced they will be present for the final World Superbike round in Portugal after snapping up a wild-card entry.
Jon Kirkham did his chances of securing a ride in the British Superbike Championship no harm at all by scoring a pair of top ten finishes on his maiden outing with the Rob Mac Yamaha team at Brands Hatch.
New British Supersport Champion Glen Richards has revealed that he is likely to be heading to the Superbike Championship in 2009 following the withdrawal of Embassy Racing.
Leon Haslam has started as he means to go on ahead of the final Bennetts British Superbike round of the season by going fastest in first free practice at Brands Hatch.
David Johnson could be forced to miss the final Bennetts British Superbike round of the season at Brands Hatch after injuring his hand in a mountain biking accident.
Troy Bayliss has wrapped up the 2008 World Superbike Championship in his swansong season after a comfortable ride to third in the first race at Magny-Cours.