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FIM publishes official WSBK 2013 entry list
The FIM confirms 19 full-time riders will be represented across six manufacturers in the 2013 World Superbike Championship - each of them European.
Biaggi confirmed as Italian TV commentator
Max Biaggi will oversee his successor as World Superbike champion from the commentary booth after being confirmed as part of Mediaset's television team.
PIC: Max Neukirchner unveils MR Ducati
World Superbike series returnee Max Neukirchner reveals the Ducati 1199 Panigale he will ride in the 2013 World Superbike Championship.
Pirelli: Time is right for 17-inch tyre switch
Ten years after it was first discussed, Pirelli says the World Superbike Championship is now ready for the move to larger 17" inch tyres.
Clementi, Lanzi to bolster BMW ranks?
Ivan Clementi is testing at Jerez this week ahead of an anticipated World Superbike campaign in 2013, while rumours of Liberty Racing's participation refuse to go away...
Gregorio Lavilla takes on key role in WSBK
'It will be important to find a formula that allows all the teams, riders and manufacturers to be competitive' - Gregorio Lavilla
Sykes up to speed at Almeria test
Tom Sykes and Loris Baz make a start on their preparations for the 2013 World Superbike Championship with a test at Almeria in Spain.
New boy Cluzel hails 'fantastic' Suzuki
'It has so much power compared to the weight, so I have to alter my riding style because everything is happening much faster' - Jules Cluzel
Sykes fired up as WSBK returns to action
Kawasaki's Tom Sykes and Loris Baz will officially mark the end of the World Superbike winter testing ban by returning to their respective bikes at Almeria this week.
PICS: Thrills and spills of WSBK 2012
A selection of the most dramatic action shots from Crash.net's 2012 WSBK picture library
WSBK Rider of the Year vote: Full Results
Tom Sykes wins Crash.net's 2012 World Superbike Rider of the Year poll by a substantial margin...
Iannuzzo returns to WSBK with Grillini BMW
Grillini BMW unveils its plans for the 2013 World Superbike Championship with the announcement that it has signed the experienced Vittorio Iannuzzo.
Alstare boss Batta can't wait for Ducati return
'I feel that my life is the motorcycle and for six months at home with nothing happening... this was for me very difficult' - Francis Batta
Toseland aims for 400mph land speed record
'If successful, this will be a fantastic personal achievement but also a great accolade to bring back to the UK' - James Toseland
Sylvain Guintoli confirmed at Aprilia
Sylvain Guintoli and Eugene Laverty are charged with defending Aprilia's World Superbike Championship crown in 2013.
PICS: Jerez WSBK test
CLICK HERE for pictures from this week's ongoing World Superbike test at Jerez, Spain.
Vote for your 2012 WSBK Rider of the Year
CLICK HERE to rate each of the World Superbike Championship riders out of ten for their 2012 performances...
POLL: Win on Sunday, sell on Monday?
Which of the following 2012 race-winning bikes is top of your 'must have' list?
Alstare and Ducati join forces for 2013, 2014
Team Ducati Alstare is officially confirmed with Carlos Checa and Ayrton Badovini to ride the Ducati 1199 Panigale in the World Superbike Championship next season.
Ducati confirms Althea split, Checa stays on
Ducati confirms it won't continue with Althea Racing for the 2013 World Superbike season, but insists Carlos Checa will ride the new 1199 Panigale.
Eurosport renews World Superbike TV deal
The World Superbike Championship will continue to be shown on Eurosport for 2013, 2014 and 2015.
'Superbikes: When Britain ruled the World' - 35% OFF!
Crash.net viewers can enjoy a massive 35% off the DVD and Download RRP of 'Superbikes: When Britain ruled the World'!
Pit stops, weight change for WSBK 2013
Pit stops and new minimum weight for 1200cc twins among 2013 World Superbike rule changes