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Jonathan Rea dismayed by rumours over injured Kawasaki rider Joan Lascorz
'I'll just cross my fingers until something official comes out' - Jonathan Rea

Sykes goes solo for Kawasaki at Assen
The British rider has been a revelation in the opening two rounds with his two pole positions and three podium finishes.

Lascorz suffers serious injury in Imola fall
Joan Lascorz is transferred to the spinal injury unit of Bologna Hospital after suffering a serious fall during post-race testing at Imola.

Hopkins ready for Imola return
"The doctor told me that the bone was fully healed and everything was OK and I could start riding again" - John Hopkins.

Checa happy to keep 1198 for 2012
"I admit I was a little wary of changing to the 1199, which seems to be a very different bike" - Carlos Checa.

Biaggi rewarded for spirited comeback
Max Biaggi takes victory in the opening race of the season, but it is his comeback from 24th to second place in race two that earns him plaudits at Phillip Island.

2012 WSBK Preview - Ducati
As the opening round at Phillip Island looms, Crash.net looks ahead to the 2012 World Superbike Championship season.

Checa in confident mood for opening race
'We were able to complete our work programme with some very satisfying results and this is what counts, more than the times' - Carlos Checa

Haslam fractures tibia, may not race
Leon Haslam joins the list of walking wounded as a fracture to his tibia threatens to rule him out of the opening World Superbike round at Phillip Island.

WSBK set for Sentul return?
Indonesia's Sentul circuit said to be hosting World Superbike from 2013-2015.

PIC: Honda takes wraps off 2012 contender
Honda reveals the livery of the CBR1000RR that will be campaigned by Jonathan Rea and Hiroshi Aoyama in 2012.

Haslam eyes podium as season begins
Leon Haslam wants podiums in the opening round of the 2012 World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island.

ParkinGO reveal livery for debut season
Chaz Davies and ParkinGO Aprilia are ready to make their respective debuts on the World Superbike Championship stage in Australia.

PICS: Aprilia unveils 2012 contender
Aprilia Racing reveals its contender for the 2012 World Superbike Championship, alongside riders Max Biaggi and Eugene Laverty.

Toseland and Katie Melua confirm engagement
'I asked Katie to marry me and she said yes! As you can imagine, I am a very happy man right now' - James Toseland

Laverty in mix for top motorcycle accolade
Reigning British Superbike champion Tommy Hill among special guests at gala evening in Belfast

Zanetti completes Pata Ducati move
"The Ducati is a competitive bike and I've already had a chance to race it, hopefully I can establish a good feeling from the first tests" - Lorenzo Zanetti

Hopkins has half-finger removed
"After 6 surgeries & Thousands of $'s spent on Rehab etc it's a shame it had to come to this..."

Troy Bayliss goes back to his roots
World Superbike legend returns to his roots with special appearance at regional race meeting in Australia

Kawasaki star Sykes focuses on training regime
Official Kawasaki rider Tomy Sykes is putting in the hard miles ahead of the World Superbike opener at Phillip Island next month

Marco Melandri reveals BMW impressions
World Superbike runner-up Marco Melandri discusses his first impressions of the BMW S1000RR and reveals why he cannot partner Max Biaggi at Aprilia.

Bayliss takes Webber for a spin
"Some things need doing. Thanks to @TroyBaylisstic. Great day mate" - Mark Webber

Ex-racer Laconi preparing for new challenge
Former racer Regis Laconi reflects on life after World Superbikes two years on from the injury that forced him to retire.

Effenbert-Libety Ducati hungry for success
"We all wished and hoped we could do better, that is why we went into racing, not to end up sixth or fourth or whatever, but we have to understand that it was our first WSBK season" - Roberto Bocchiola