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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
Sykes: We overachieved on expectations... by far!
Tom Sykes refuses to be too downcast about missing out on the 2012 World Superbike Championship by a mere half point, insisting both he and Kawasaki have exceeded their loftiest expectations.
2012 eni WSBK Championship standings
Max Biaggi emerges on top of the closest and most keenly fought World Superbike Championship fight in the history of the series...
Hopkins to take year out from racing
John Hopkins decides to take a sabbatical from motorcycle racing in an effort to get back to full racing fitness for 2014.
Checa plots perfect end for Ducati 1198
The Ducati 1198/1098R, one of the most successful bikes in the history of the World Superbike Championship, prepares to bow out at Magny-Cours.
John Hopkins withdraws from 2012 finale
John Hopkins calls an end to his 2012 World Superbike Championship season by withdrawing from the final round of the season at Magny-Cours.
Moto2 exile Corti lands WSBK ride
Having been exiled from his Moto2 ride, former Superstock front runner Claudio Corti will make his World Superbike debut at Magny-Cours with Pedercini Kawasaki.
Jack Valentine to leave Crescent Suzuki
Team manager Jack Valentine to leave Crescent Suzuki at the end of 2012 World Superbike season
Berger gets home outing with Red Devils Ducati
Ex-Effenbert Liberty Ducati rider Maxime Berger will be present for his home round at Magny-Cours after securing the available Red Devils Ducati ride.
Red flag halts race, Melandri already out
An oil spill brings the first World Superbike race at Portimao to a brief halt, but Marco Melandri won't restart it after crashing out on lap one...
PATA to become Honda title sponsor for 2013
PATA joins forces with Honda to become its title sponsor for 2013, a move that will also see Ten Kate revert to a two-strong line-up in the World Supersport Championship.