WSBK News

After being awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list, Jonathan Rea says he's got more messages than when he won his world titles

After an MRI scan at Rimini hospital Davies is confirmed to have suffered a fracture of the transverse process of the third lumbar vertebrae.

The Superbike Commission has confirmed a decision on adopting a single Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in WorldSBK for 2018 will be made 'within weeks'.

Jonathan Rea suffered a dramatic first DNF of the season after his rear tyre blew out in the closing stages at Donington Park.

The Hayden family has released its own obituary to Nicky Hayden with details of his funeral being streamed around the world

"We are settling in nicely but I think it is no secret that my team-mate is out to try his best to put a stop to that." - Tom Sykes.

Riders at Donington Park ahead of the British World Superbike round share their fondest memories of Nicky Hayden after his sad passing.

"Hayden's magnetic personality an inspiration to many fans."

Chaz Davies saw Ducati keep its promise by giving him a run on its GP17 machine on its test day at Mugello after his double victory at Imola.

Worrying news from Italy...

Alex Lowes says he went to see Eugene Laverty immediately after their high speed clash which forced a red flag stoppage of race one.

Eugene Laverty says he is feeling okay and been given the all clear by the World Superbike medics after his fall in race one at Imola

Tom Sykes says he's steadily recovering from a stomach illness which has hampered him for the past two rounds.

"To #65 - you're a good enough rider without these games so cut the crap and lets continue to put on the show that is entertaining fans of Superbike..."

Nicky Hayden says his Red Bull Honda squad uncovered a broken frame on his Fireblade after race one at Assen

Jonathan Rea has set a new lap record at Assen to take a dominant pole position but had a close moment with Chaz Davies on a fast lap.

Michael van der Mark caught the eye with a special Pata Yamaha livery tweak to celebrate his home round at Assen

The TT Circuit Assen will host the World Superbike championship until at least 2021 after signing a new five-year deal.

Ducati's general manager Luigi Dall'Igna says the cooperation between its MotoGP and World Superbike efforts has been vital to improve its competitiveness.

Tom Sykes quips that changing his riding style to suit Kawasaki's 2017 ZX-10RR has been 'a ball-ache'; feels he is well prepared ahead of season opener.

Josh Brookes has launched a Go Fund Me page to cover part of his team budget for his Phillip Island World Superbike wildcard entry

Nicky Hayden and Stefan Bradl have unveiled the official Honda World Superbike squad which has gained title sponsorship backing from Red Bull.

After a productive pre-season testing in Europe, Michael van der Mark feels adapting his riding style will be vital for his new challenge with Pata Yamaha

Eugene Laverty and Lorenzo Savadori are on hand to pull the wraps off the Milwaukee Aprilia RSV4 they will ride in the 2017 World Superbike Championship.