WSBK News

BMW becomes the latest manufacturer to pledge an entry to the FIM Superstock series in 2010

"It felt a bit alien after two years on a GP bike but the balance felt good" - James Toseland.

James Ellison, Gino Rea and Anthony West will test for Yamaha at the two-day post season World Supersport test in Portugal

James Toseland makes his first appearance on the Yamaha R1 as post-season testing at Portimao gets underway

Eugene Laverty takes a dominant victory on home ground for Parkalgar Honda, but it isn't enough to overhaul Cal Crutchlow

Tom Sykes finishes his one and only season with Yamaha WSB ninth in the standings, but with no podium finishes to his name

Cal Crutchlow wins the 2009 World Supersport Championship from Eugene Laverty, Kenan Sofuoglu, Joan Lascorz and Fabien Foret

Ruben Xaus breaks his leg for the second time in three months after crashing on oil in the final race of the season

Ben Spies wins the 2009 World Superbike Championship from Noriyuki Haga, Michel Fabrizio, Max Biaggi and Jonathan Rea

Injury prevents Shinya Nakano from completing his maiden World Superbike season with Aprilia.

A statue of the late Craig Jones celebrating on his Parkalgar Honda is unveiled at the entrance of the Portimao circuit.

With just ten points separating Noriyuki Haga and Ben Spies ahead of this weekend's 2009 World Superbike Championship showdown at Portimao, this year's finale has all the ingredients of being a classic.

Misano podium winner Massimo Roccoli will remain with Intermoto Czech Honda in World Supersports next season.

A new agreement has been reached between Eurosport and World Superbike orgainser's Infront Motor Sports for the 2010, 2011 and 2012 seasons.

After spending his first two World Superbike seasons with Ten Kate Honda, Carlos Checa will switch to Ducati for 2010 - with the Althea team. Checa, who last raced for Ducati in MotoGP in 2005, won two races on his way to fourth overall in his rookie 2008 WSBK season.

Ronald ten Kate has hailed his 2010 World Superbike rider line-up as a 'dream team' after securing the services of Max Neukirchhner to compete alongside Jonathan Rea.

Triple World Superbike champion Troy Bayliss endured a tough Bathurst 1000 debut last weekend, crashing out of the endurance race on lap 59 of 161 at Mount Panorama.

Leon Haslam has set his sights on the 2010 World Superbike Championship title after confirming he will ride for Suzuki Alstare next season.

On the day it was crowned as World Superbike manufacturers' champions, Ducati Xerox has yet more reason to celebrate after Xavier Simeon wrapped up the FIM Superstock 1000 Cup.

A potentially crucial victory and fourth place finish for Ben Spies at Magny-Cours means he will be in 'control of his destiny' at the World Superbike showdown in Portugal, the American knowing two wins will be enough to take the title.

Ben Spies has revealed a faulty tyre was to blame for his lacklustre performance during the second World Superbike race of the day at Magny-Cours, his fourth place finish overshadowing a dramatic victory in the opening encounter.

Cal Crutchlow was unable to hide his disappointment after a 'false neutral' denied him the result that would have put him on the cusp of the 2009 World Supersport Championship.

Brake problems in both World Superbike races were at fault for Troy Corser being unable to continue BMW's recent progress at Imola, the Australian even being forced to retire during the second encounter for safety reasons.

Max Biaggi dismissed any hard feelings towards Marco Simoncelli despite missing out on a double podium finish during the latest World Superbike round at Imola.