WSBK News

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Indonesia's Sentul circuit said to be hosting World Superbike from 2013-2015.

Honda reveals the livery of the CBR1000RR that will be campaigned by Jonathan Rea and Hiroshi Aoyama in 2012.

Leon Haslam wants podiums in the opening round of the 2012 World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island.

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

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

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

Reigning British Superbike champion Tommy Hill among special guests at gala evening in Belfast

"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

"After 6 surgeries & Thousands of $'s spent on Rehab etc it's a shame it had to come to this..."

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

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

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

"Some things need doing. Thanks to @TroyBaylisstic. Great day mate" - Mark Webber

Former racer Regis Laconi reflects on life after World Superbikes two years on from the injury that forced him to retire.

"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

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The Briton posted a new lap best of 1min 33.1secs on race rubber, quicker than the top WSBK Superpole around Valencia.

"It's not a question of turning the page, but of closing the book and putting it on the shelf. Team Alstare is leaving motorcycle racing" - Francis Batta.