WSBK News

Team HRC will unveil their CBR1000RR-R Fireblade on February 15th ahead of the 2022 World Superbike season.

Jonathan Rea feels current WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu is ‘the guy to beat’ ahead of the 2022 season, although ‘hype surrounding his future’ could be an advantage for him and Kawasaki. 

Iker Lecuona claims ‘race management’ will be the biggest challenge ahead of his rookie WorldSBK season.

Carlos Checa believes Axel Bassani could be next to join the factory Ducati WorldSBK team after showing ‘enough to be there’ as a rookie.

Jonathan Rea says the thought of retirement ‘isn’t around right now’, instead motivation to win a seventh WorldSBK title is ‘at an all-time high’.

Ducati’s last WorldSBK champion Carlos Checa believes Alvaro Bautista can challenge Toprak Razgatlioglu and Jonathan Rea if he rediscovers 2019 form. Jury remains out on Michael Rinaldi.

First impressions are a good one for six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea, as he believes the 2022 ZX-10RR package is ‘a little bit more user-friendly when riding at my limit’.

Honda Racing UK celebrates 30th anniversary of its iconic Fireblade with special livery for the 2022 BSB season.

Leonardo Taccini is already dreaming of WorldSBK after signing with WorldSSP champions Ten Kate Yamaha for 2022.

KRT WorldSBK Team Manager Guim Roda says Ana Carrasco getting a second opportunity in Moto3 is ‘a fitting end’ to her time with Kawasaki.

Kawasaki rider Can Oncu ready to fight for WorldSSP wins in 2022; 'Last year was a learning year, but this year is the time to show. If tomorrow we had a race, I would be ready to win'.

Pere Riba, crew chief to six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea, believes the 2022 season could be the best yet and one with ‘many winners’.

Joining Honda ‘a dream for every rider’ says WorldSBK rookie Xavi Vierge, wanted to sign with them immediately after hearing their interest.

Six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea leaves the door open to a potential move away from Kawasaki.

WorldSBK rookie Xavi Vierge says ‘realistic targets’ concerning him and Team HRC for the 2022 season will be made following the final pre-season test in Aragon, until then ‘we need to enjoy the present’.

Alex Lowes confirms he try Pirelli’s new SCQ Superpole race tyre during the upcoming Portimao WorldSBK test, hopes to find a better ‘rhythm’

Quickest at the Jerez WorldSBK test, Jonathan Rea is looking to measure his pace against Yamaha and Ducati riders at next month’s Portimao test.

Leon Camier believes Honda is heading in a ‘good direction’ for the 2022 season following a positive Jerez WorldSBK test.

Crew chief for six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea, Pere Riba says comparing different chassis components was the ‘main focus’ for KRT during two-day Jerez test.

No pressure… Puccetti Kawasaki expects a 2022 WorldSSP title challenge from third-year rider Can Oncu.

Lucas Mahias ‘excited’ for upcoming WorldSBK tests after making his return to action for the first time in almost four months at Jerez.

Kenan Sofuoglu believes protégé Bahattin Sofuoglu’s new MV Agusta WorldSSP bike can be a winning package in 2022. Niki Tuuli finishes two-day Jerez test quickest for the Italian manufacturer.

Modifications to the ZX10-RR’s Showa forks and chassis settings lead to 'better corner entry' for Alex Lowes in Jerez. Kawasaki rider 'happy' with first WorldSBK test of 2022.

Preparations for the 2022 WorldSBK season begin in fine style for Jonathan Rea after finishing quickest at the Jerez test. Tests new electronics and chassis components.