Aprilia

Chaz Davies has obliterated the track record for World Superbike machines at Imola by storming to pole by half a second from team-mate Davide Giugliano.

Wings are sprouting on bikes across the MotoGP grid... but do they really work in the two-wheel world? We take a technical look at the pros and cons.

Full race two results from the fourth round of the 2016 World Superbike Championship at Assen, the Netherlands.

Sylvain Guintoli says mastering the Crescent Pata Yamaha's tyre wear is critical for a successful race weekend after it wrecked his results in Aragon.

Full Superpole qualifying results (2) from the third round of the 2016 World Superbike Championship at Motorland Aragon, Spain.

Iodaracing Aprilia rider Alex de Angelis has undergone a successful operation on his right arm which connects to his horrific accident at Motegi last October.

Full race results (2) from the second round of the 2016 World Superbike Championship at Chang International Circuit, Thailand

Full race results (1) from the second round of the 2016 World Superbike Championship at Chang International Circuit, Thailand

Full Superpole qualifying results (2) from the second round of the 2016 World Superbike Championship at Chang International Circuit, Thailand

Jonathan Rea keeps his cool as Chaz Davies loses his on a dramatic final lap to wrap up the double at Phillip Island for Kawasaki.

Jonathan Rea coolly keeps Chaz Davies and Michael van der Mark at bay to begin his 2016 WSBK title defence in the best way possible.

Leon Haslam feels Aprilia has given up a World Superbike championship title fight after withdrawing its factory effort but says IodaRacing can chase podiums

"Alex wants to win the first race. So does Sylvain. But from Yamaha's point of view and my point of view the target is to be able to be as competitive as we can at the start."

"There are some contacts regarding the WSBK option, but Ioda is currently working on MotoGP"

MotoGP 2016 'full concessions': 9 engines, no engine development freeze, unlimited testing.

After difficult years at BMW and then Honda, Leon Haslam took full advantage to remind the WSBK paddock of his ability on the Aprilia RSV4.

Full race results (2) from the 13th and final round of the 2015 World Superbike Championship at Losail, Qatar.

Josh Brookes says he's still pursuing a World Superbike ride for 2016 but admits his options remain uncertain

"2016 will be my last year in Moto2 before stepping up to MotoGP and I am determined to try to leave the series as World Champion" - Sam Lowes.

"This will lay the groundwork for Sam Lowes' participation in the 2017 MotoGP Championship with Aprilia."

"Compared to my ART bikes this is a major step forward both in terms of engine and chassis"

"At Misano Bradl will also have the new frame that responded well with Bautista"

Leon Haslam is gearing up for a special celebration at Laguna Seca as he will start his 200th race in the first race at the US round

Marco Melandri's disastrous MotoGP return is over