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- Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds.
“Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport
- Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds.
“Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport
- Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds.
“Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport
- Kennaugh Learns Imola
Coming to a new circuit for the first time is difficult, but coming to a new circuit with a new team and a new bike, that is a whole different league of difficult, and that is exactly what Hudson Kennaugh is having to deal with this weekend at his World S
- Bike Show to Play Host to Prestigious British Superbike Awards
The cream of British motorcycling talent will gather at the 2005 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show in association with The Sun, when the Birmingham NEC plays host to the prestigious British Superbike Awards at 1pm on Tuesday 1st November.
- Busy Weekend For Kennaugh at Magny Cours
There is nothing like a challenge and that is what Hudson Kennaugh has on his hands this weekend at Magny Cours in France.
- Pole And Seventeenth For Kennaugh at Magny Cours
Hudson Kennaugh blew away the competition in the GSX-R European Cup qualifying to take pole position, with a superb lap time of 1min 46.590secs - his closest rival was David Salon with a 1min 47.010secs.
- Kennaugh to Test For Alstare
Hudson Kennaugh the new GSX-R European Cup title holder and current South African Superbike Champion has secured a test with the Alstare Superstock and Supersport teams, at Valencia in November.
- Kennaugh to Test For Alstare
Hudson Kennaugh the new GSX-R European Cup title holder and current South African Superbike Champion has secured a test with the Alstare Superstock and Supersport teams, at Valencia in November.
- All-New International Motorcycle and Scooter Show Kicks Off With World Launches
The all-new interactive International Motorcycle & Scooter Show in Association with The Sun hosted an array of UK and International motorcycle launches today, the highlight being those of BMW. Ducati and British manufacturers CCM and Royal Enfield.
- Hudson Ready For Alstare Test
Hudson Kennaugh is preparing for his test with the Alstare Suzuki Supersport and Superstock teams early next week at Valencia in Spain.
- Successful Alstare Test For Kennaugh
After lifting the GSX-R European Cup title and having an impressive Supersport debut at Imola and Magny Cours, Alstare gave Hudson Kennaugh the chance to test for their Supersport and Superstock team at Valencia in Spain.
- Successful Alstare Test For Kennaugh
After lifting the GSX-R European Cup title and having an impressive Supersport debut at Imola and Magny Cours, Alstare gave Hudson Kennaugh the chance to test for their Supersport and Superstock team at Valencia in Spain.
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- International MX No Fear in Pernes Les Fontaines
On February 25th and 26th the Moto Club Pernois will celebrate his 80th birthday, and a lot of GP riders will be there to contest one of the biggest MX pre-season event.
- Hudson Yet to Put Pen to Paper
Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh is yet to put pen to paper with a team for the up and coming 2006 race season.
- Hudson Yet to Put Pen to Paper
Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh is yet to put pen to paper with a team for the up and coming 2006 race season.
- TT 2006 launched.
TT 2006 has a star studded field and changes that should enhance course safety.
- Tunstall Heads to World Supersport in 2006
Tom Tunstall is delighted to confirm that he will be racing in the World Supersport Championship in 2006 onboard the Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport Honda.
- Tunstall Heads to World Supersport in 2006
Tom Tunstall is delighted to confirm that he will be racing in the World Supersport Championship in 2006 onboard the Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport Honda.
- Gobert to Make World Championship Comeback
In a surprise announcement, Australian Anthony Gobert has confirmed that he will compete in the opening two rounds of the 2006 Supersport World Championship in Qatar (February 25) and Australia (March 5).
- Gobert to Make World Championship Comeback
In a surprise announcement, Australian Anthony Gobert has confirmed that he will compete in the opening two rounds of the 2006 Supersport World Championship in Qatar (February 25) and Australia (March 5).
- Team SUZUKI MotoGP Returns to Europe For Official Tests And Team Launch
Team SUZUKI MotoGP will be in Spain for the next two weekends to take part in the traditional season-opening Official MotoGP Tests, as well as announcing its 2006 ‘XRE4’ GSV-R990 – an all-new machine for the final season of the 990cc regulations.
- Klaffi Honda - Phillip Island Preview
Only a few hours after the last heat at Losail the members of Team Klaffi Honda were on their way to Phillip Island.
- Round Two Set to be Another Hard Battle
After an intense and entertaining first round at Losail, Qatar, on Saturday 25 February, the 2006 World Superbike championship continues its high speed round the world tour with the Australian round at Phillip Island, on Sunday 5 March.
- WSS Phillip Island Preview
Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) performed another of his famous demolition jobs in the last few laps of an otherwise close Losail Supersport race, but in Australia few believe he will be able to repeat his five-second margin of victory.
- WSS Phillip Island Preview
Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) performed another of his famous demolition jobs in the last few laps of an otherwise close Losail Supersport race, but in Australia few believe he will be able to repeat his five-second margin of victory.
- Yamaha WSB Phillip Island Preview
After a sensational weekend of racing in Qatar, round two of the Superbike World Championship takes place coming weekend at the Phillip Island circuit, located a little more than an hour's drive south of Melbourne.
- Big Teams Gather in Spain For Motogp Hors Doeuvre
The Catalunya Official MotoGP test session of March 3/4/5 is the first official engagement of the 2006 MotoGP World Championship, designed as a tantalising hors d'oeuvre to what is arguably the most keenly awaited season in bike racing history.
- British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result
British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result
- British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result
British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result
- British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result
British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result
- British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result
British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result
- British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result
British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result
- First-Second Places For The SERT in Le Mans
Once again the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team takes first and second place of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- First-Second Places For The SERT in Le Mans
Once again the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team takes first and second place of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- First-Second Places For The SERT in Le Mans
Once again the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team takes first and second place of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- First-Second Places For The SERT in Le Mans
Once again the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team takes first and second place of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- National Superstock 1000 - Thruxton Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Thruxton Race Result
- National Superstock 1000 - Thruxton Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Thruxton Race Result
- National Superstock 1000 - Thruxton Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Thruxton Race Result
- National Superstock 1000 - Thruxton Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Thruxton Race Result
- British 125GP - Thruxton Race Result
British 125GP - Thruxton Race Result
- British 125GP - Thruxton Race Result
British 125GP - Thruxton Race Result
- British 125GP - Thruxton Race Result
British 125GP - Thruxton Race Result
- British 125GP - Thruxton Race Result
British 125GP - Thruxton Race Result
- National Superstock 600 - Thruxton Race Result
National Superstock 600 - Thruxton Race Result
- National Superstock 600 - Thruxton Race Result
National Superstock 600 - Thruxton Race Result
- National Superstock 600 - Thruxton Race Result
National Superstock 600 - Thruxton Race Result
- National Superstock 600 - Thruxton Race Result
National Superstock 600 - Thruxton Race Result
- Ramon Takes Maiden MX1 Win at Rain Hit Bellpuig – Van Dijk Wins Veterans
Today the Spanish Grand Prix was one of the toughest races ever seen by the Motocross circus; it started to rain in the middle of the night and it carried on during the entire day, making the competition even tougher than it would have been.
- Ramon Takes Maiden MX1 Win at Rain Hit Bellpuig – Van Dijk Wins Veterans
Today the Spanish Grand Prix was one of the toughest races ever seen by the Motocross circus; it started to rain in the middle of the night and it carried on during the entire day, making the competition even tougher than it would have been.
- Ramon Takes Maiden MX1 Win at Rain Hit Bellpuig – Van Dijk Wins Veterans
Today the Spanish Grand Prix was one of the toughest races ever seen by the Motocross circus; it started to rain in the middle of the night and it carried on during the entire day, making the competition even tougher than it would have been.
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Mladin, Spies & Hayden Sweep The Podium
Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing swept the AMA Superbike podium in the second of two AMA Superbike races at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, on Sunday afternoon.
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Mladin, Spies & Hayden Sweep The Podium
Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing swept the AMA Superbike podium in the second of two AMA Superbike races at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, on Sunday afternoon.
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Mladin, Spies & Hayden Sweep The Podium
Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing swept the AMA Superbike podium in the second of two AMA Superbike races at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, on Sunday afternoon.
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki Sweeps Auto Club Speedway Superbike Race
Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Spies, Mladin & Hayden bring home first, second, third at California’s Auto Club Speedway
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki Sweeps Auto Club Speedway Superbike Race
Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Spies, Mladin & Hayden bring home first, second, third at California’s Auto Club Speedway
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki Sweeps Auto Club Speedway Superbike Race
Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Spies, Mladin & Hayden bring home first, second, third at California’s Auto Club Speedway
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki Sweeps Auto Club Speedway Superbike Race
Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Spies, Mladin & Hayden bring home first, second, third at California’s Auto Club Speedway
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Assen Race Result
Maxime Berger (Hannspree IDS Ten Kate Honda) scored his first win of the season at Assen.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Assen Race Result
Maxime Berger (Hannspree IDS Ten Kate Honda) scored his first win of the season at Assen.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Assen Race Result
Maxime Berger (Hannspree IDS Ten Kate Honda) scored his first win of the season at Assen.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Assen Race Result
Maxime Berger (Hannspree IDS Ten Kate Honda) scored his first win of the season at Assen.
- Awesome Supersport Race in Assen
Round 4 of the championship was an exciting affair, with the top 13 riders covered by 3 seconds with five laps to go.
- Awesome Supersport Race in Assen
Round 4 of the championship was an exciting affair, with the top 13 riders covered by 3 seconds with five laps to go.
- Awesome Supersport Race in Assen
Round 4 of the championship was an exciting affair, with the top 13 riders covered by 3 seconds with five laps to go.
- Awesome Supersport Race in Assen
Round 4 of the championship was an exciting affair, with the top 13 riders covered by 3 seconds with five laps to go.
- Awesome Supersport Race in Assen
Round 4 of the championship was an exciting affair, with the top 13 riders covered by 3 seconds with five laps to go.
- European Superstock 600 - Assen Race Resut
The outcome of the Superstock 600 race was virtually decided on the opening lap when a crash eliminated poleman Danilo Petrucci (Yamaha Team Trasimeno).
- European Superstock 600 - Assen Race Resut
The outcome of the Superstock 600 race was virtually decided on the opening lap when a crash eliminated poleman Danilo Petrucci (Yamaha Team Trasimeno).
- European Superstock 600 - Assen Race Resut
The outcome of the Superstock 600 race was virtually decided on the opening lap when a crash eliminated poleman Danilo Petrucci (Yamaha Team Trasimeno).
- European Superstock 600 - Assen Race Resut
The outcome of the Superstock 600 race was virtually decided on the opening lap when a crash eliminated poleman Danilo Petrucci (Yamaha Team Trasimeno).
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki Sweeps Both Auto Club Speedway Superbike Races
Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing dominated the Suzuki-sponsored double-header AMA Superbike weekend at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, by sweeping the AMA Superbike podium on Saturday’s and Sunday’s races.
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki Sweeps Both Auto Club Speedway Superbike Races
Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing dominated the Suzuki-sponsored double-header AMA Superbike weekend at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, by sweeping the AMA Superbike podium on Saturday’s and Sunday’s races.
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki Sweeps Both Auto Club Speedway Superbike Races
Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing dominated the Suzuki-sponsored double-header AMA Superbike weekend at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, by sweeping the AMA Superbike podium on Saturday’s and Sunday’s races.
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki Sweeps Both Auto Club Speedway Superbike Races
Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing dominated the Suzuki-sponsored double-header AMA Superbike weekend at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, by sweeping the AMA Superbike podium on Saturday’s and Sunday’s races.
- Pourcel And Cairoli Win Portuguese Thriller at Agueda
The Portuguese Grand Prix got underway today in front of 18000 fans who saw two Italians David Philippaerts (MX1) and Antonio Cairoli (MX2) clinch the World Championship lead at the end of an eventful weekend.
- Pourcel And Cairoli Win Portuguese Thriller at Agueda
The Portuguese Grand Prix got underway today in front of 18000 fans who saw two Italians David Philippaerts (MX1) and Antonio Cairoli (MX2) clinch the World Championship lead at the end of an eventful weekend.
- Pourcel And Cairoli Win Portuguese Thriller at Agueda
The Portuguese Grand Prix got underway today in front of 18000 fans who saw two Italians David Philippaerts (MX1) and Antonio Cairoli (MX2) clinch the World Championship lead at the end of an eventful weekend.
- National Superstock 1000 - Oulton Park Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Oulton Park Race Result
- National Superstock 1000 - Oulton Park Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Oulton Park Race Result
- National Superstock 1000 - Oulton Park Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Oulton Park Race Result
- National Superstock 1000 - Oulton Park Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Oulton Park Race Result
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race One Result
British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race One Result
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race One Result
British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race One Result
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race One Result
British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race One Result
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race One Result
British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race One Result
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Oulton Park Race Result
Sam Warren put in a stunning performance in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup race to claim his maiden victory in the class, today 5 May.
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Oulton Park Race Result
Sam Warren put in a stunning performance in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup race to claim his maiden victory in the class, today 5 May.
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Oulton Park Race Result
Sam Warren put in a stunning performance in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup race to claim his maiden victory in the class, today 5 May.
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Oulton Park Race Result
Sam Warren put in a stunning performance in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup race to claim his maiden victory in the class, today 5 May.
- British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result
British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result
- British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result
British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result
- British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result
British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result
- British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result
British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race Two Result
British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race Two Result
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race Two Result
British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race Two Result
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race Two Result
British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race Two Result
- Cummins and NCT Vanfit Yamaha Part Company
Conor Cummins has parted company with the NCT Vanfit Yamaha team with immediate effect and after the amicable split the 22-year old Manxman will not now be contesting this weekend’s British Superstock Championship round at Cadwell Park.
- Cummins and NCT Vanfit Yamaha Part Company
Conor Cummins has parted company with the NCT Vanfit Yamaha team with immediate effect and after the amicable split the 22-year old Manxman will not now be contesting this weekend’s British Superstock Championship round at Cadwell Park.
- Cummins and NCT Vanfit Yamaha Part Company
Conor Cummins has parted company with the NCT Vanfit Yamaha team with immediate effect and after the amicable split the 22-year old Manxman will not now be contesting this weekend’s British Superstock Championship round at Cadwell Park.
- Cummins and NCT Vanfit Yamaha Part Company
Conor Cummins has parted company with the NCT Vanfit Yamaha team with immediate effect and after the amicable split the 22-year old Manxman will not now be contesting this weekend’s British Superstock Championship round at Cadwell Park.
- CJ Riders Fund Cycle Race
The quiet scenic track of Cadwell Park is soon to be hit by the madness that has now become the annual CJ Riders Fund Cadwell Park Cycle Race.
- CJ Riders Fund Cycle Race
The quiet scenic track of Cadwell Park is soon to be hit by the madness that has now become the annual CJ Riders Fund Cadwell Park Cycle Race.
- CJ Riders Fund Cycle Race
The quiet scenic track of Cadwell Park is soon to be hit by the madness that has now become the annual CJ Riders Fund Cadwell Park Cycle Race.
- Bridewell Buoyed For British Championship Return
Following on from a season racing in both the Italian Superbike Championship and the Suzuki GSX-R750 European Cup, this bank holiday weekend at Cadwell Park will see a welcome return for much-loved racer and paddock character Tommy Bridewell,
- Bridewell Buoyed For British Championship Return
Following on from a season racing in both the Italian Superbike Championship and the Suzuki GSX-R750 European Cup, this bank holiday weekend at Cadwell Park will see a welcome return for much-loved racer and paddock character Tommy Bridewell,
- Bridewell Buoyed For British Championship Return
Following on from a season racing in both the Italian Superbike Championship and the Suzuki GSX-R750 European Cup, this bank holiday weekend at Cadwell Park will see a welcome return for much-loved racer and paddock character Tommy Bridewell,
- Ducati Marlboro Team End Positive Brno Test
The Ducati Marlboro Team completed a two-day test at the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic in impressive style today, with Casey Stoner setting a sensational pace and declaring himself happy with development of the GP8 and the Bridgestone tyres.
- Ducati Marlboro Team End Positive Brno Test
The Ducati Marlboro Team completed a two-day test at the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic in impressive style today, with Casey Stoner setting a sensational pace and declaring himself happy with development of the GP8 and the Bridgestone tyres.
- Ducati Marlboro Team End Positive Brno Test
The Ducati Marlboro Team completed a two-day test at the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic in impressive style today, with Casey Stoner setting a sensational pace and declaring himself happy with development of the GP8 and the Bridgestone tyres.
- Rossi Confident For Final Push After Postive Brno Test
Valentino Rossi left the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic this evening after a busy but successful two days of testing, alongside most of his fellow MotoGP competitors.
- Rossi Confident For Final Push After Postive Brno Test
Valentino Rossi left the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic this evening after a busy but successful two days of testing, alongside most of his fellow MotoGP competitors.
- Rossi Confident For Final Push After Postive Brno Test
Valentino Rossi left the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic this evening after a busy but successful two days of testing, alongside most of his fellow MotoGP competitors.
- American Suzuki Sending Stock Samples to AMA for Inspection
The Rockstar Makita Suzuki Racing team is eager to comply with the AMA’s recent request for stock samples of the Suzuki GSX-R1000 crankshaft.
- American Suzuki Sending Stock Samples to AMA for Inspection
The Rockstar Makita Suzuki Racing team is eager to comply with the AMA’s recent request for stock samples of the Suzuki GSX-R1000 crankshaft.
- American Suzuki Sending Stock Samples to AMA for Inspection
The Rockstar Makita Suzuki Racing team is eager to comply with the AMA’s recent request for stock samples of the Suzuki GSX-R1000 crankshaft.
- World Champions Descend On Northallerton
Some of the best motorcycle racers in the world descend on Northallerton in North Yorkshire a week next Wednesday night (3rd September) when the North Yorkshire Road Racing Supporters Club 'World Superbike Night' takes place at Club Amadeus in the town.
- World Champions Descend On Northallerton
Some of the best motorcycle racers in the world descend on Northallerton in North Yorkshire a week next Wednesday night (3rd September) when the North Yorkshire Road Racing Supporters Club 'World Superbike Night' takes place at Club Amadeus in the town.
- World Champions Descend On Northallerton
Some of the best motorcycle racers in the world descend on Northallerton in North Yorkshire a week next Wednesday night (3rd September) when the North Yorkshire Road Racing Supporters Club 'World Superbike Night' takes place at Club Amadeus in the town.
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park - Preview Team Talk
Checkout what the teams have to say about forthcoming event:
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park - Preview Team Talk
Checkout what the teams have to say about forthcoming event:
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park - Preview Team Talk
Checkout what the teams have to say about forthcoming event:
- Byrne And Camier Look Forward to Cadwell Park
- AIM Yamaha out for Cadwell Glory
- Eugene Laverty Replaces Fabien Foret for Donington
Eugene Laverty, the young 22 yr old Northern Irish 250 GP rider has been picked by the Yamaha World Supersport Team to replace injured rider Fabien Foret for the next two rounds of the World Supersport Championship at Donington and Vallelunga.
- Eugene Laverty Replaces Fabien Foret for Donington
Eugene Laverty, the young 22 yr old Northern Irish 250 GP rider has been picked by the Yamaha World Supersport Team to replace injured rider Fabien Foret for the next two rounds of the World Supersport Championship at Donington and Vallelunga.
- Eugene Laverty Replaces Fabien Foret for Donington
Eugene Laverty, the young 22 yr old Northern Irish 250 GP rider has been picked by the Yamaha World Supersport Team to replace injured rider Fabien Foret for the next two rounds of the World Supersport Championship at Donington and Vallelunga.
- Eugene Laverty Replaces Fabien Foret for Donington
Eugene Laverty, the young 22 yr old Northern Irish 250 GP rider has been picked by the Yamaha World Supersport Team to replace injured rider Fabien Foret for the next two rounds of the World Supersport Championship at Donington and Vallelunga.
- World Supermoto Series Returns to Austria This Weekend in Greinbach
After a month away from Grand Prix racing the World SuperMoto Championship riders will be back in the saddle this weekend in Greinbach with this new venue marking the series’ comeback to Austria after its last appearance in Melk 2006.
- World Supermoto Series Returns to Austria This Weekend in Greinbach
After a month away from Grand Prix racing the World SuperMoto Championship riders will be back in the saddle this weekend in Greinbach with this new venue marking the series’ comeback to Austria after its last appearance in Melk 2006.
- World Supermoto Series Returns to Austria This Weekend in Greinbach
After a month away from Grand Prix racing the World SuperMoto Championship riders will be back in the saddle this weekend in Greinbach with this new venue marking the series’ comeback to Austria after its last appearance in Melk 2006.
- Cadwell Challenge For Sykes
- HM Plant Honda head home to Cadwell Park
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Race 1:
Bayliss powered to his fifth win at Assen in the opening race after a mistake by early leader Kagayama (Alstare Suzuki) on lap 12 left him with a gap at the chicane. The Australian then increased his lead over the following riders in the final laps to win by a margin of 2 seconds. Carlos Checa (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) took the runner-up slot, in a sprint to the finish with Max Neukirchner (Suzuki Alstare). Kagayama took fourth from Troy Corser (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB), both riders holding off a late charge by Jakub Smrz (Ducati Guandalini). Seventh and eighth went to Kiyonari (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) and Tamada (Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse), who faded after a good start. Tenth went to Max Biaggi (Sterilgarda Ducati). A clash in the opening laps eliminated two potential winners, Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) and Ruben Xaus (Sterilgarda Ducati).
Troy Bayliss:
"I'm very happy with the way it turned out of course, but all the other guys were riding really well today. I made a really good start, pushed reasonably hard but Yukio was riding good and when he passed me, I thought I'd follow him for a while. He made a little mistake finally and I thought it was time to put my head down. I was turning round a bit, more than normal, but just wanted to keep an eye on how fast Carlos was coming through basically."
Carlos Checa:
"I thought many times about Valencia and didn't want to make the same mistake twice, but Max slowed down a little before the end and when I saw clear road I passed him. He was behind and it was very close but it was nice to fight until the end and get onto the podium."
Max Neukirchner:
"It's been a long time since I've been on the podium, the last time was in 2005 and I'm so happy right now to ride for the Suzuki factory team and it's a fantastic podium for me. I did a good job for this race, and also my team, and we worked really hard for this result.
Race 2:
Bayliss also took the win in race 2 after leading from lights to flag. He was pushed all the way by Haga, who was never able to pass him and in the end the gap was 0.082 seconds. Thanks to this win, the Australian has now increased his championship lead to 70 points over second-placed Checa. The Spanish rider grabbed the final podium position with a superb recovery from a bad start, overtaking Xaus on the final lap. Fifth place went to Neukirchner, the first Suzuki to the chequered flag, ahead of team-mate Kagayama and Gregorio Lavilla (VentAxia VK Honda). Smrz finished in eighth place, ahead of Tamada (Kawasaki). It was another disappointing race for Max Biaggi, who struggle to twelfth, while Fabrizio retired.
Troy Bayliss:
"It's been an incredible weekend, pole and two race wins on the last time I'm going to ride a bike around Assen in a race that's for sure. That was such a hard race to control it like I did, because Nori is so strong. I did all the tricks I could use in the last few laps to hold him off and was lucky enough to get it. I used a harder tyre in the second race and my lap times are a lot more consistent so that was a good choice for sure. I think these guys here with me are my main contenders for the year at the moment."
Noriyuki Haga:
"For sure I was unlucky for the first race but I'm very happy for the second place. It was a really tough race with Troy and I was looking for a way I could pass him but I couldn't find one. But I never gave up and tried my best until the last lap. You know, I'm very tired and now I'm looking forward to the next round at Monza, where I won both races last year."
Carlos Checa:
"It was quite a bad start as usual for me, we need to improve that area. Of course it was a very hard race, we made some changes and I was not comfortable at the beginning, but I was able to keep a good pace and catch the guys in front of me and finish on the podium, which for us was a surprise because I didn't expect it at the end."
World Superbikes – Assen Race One Result
Pos – Rider – Team - Time
1 - Troy Bayliss - Ducati Xerox Team - 36'50.907
2 - Carlos Checa - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - 36'53.039
3 - Max Neukirchner - Team Alstare Suzuki - 36'53.086
4 - Yukio Kagayama - Team Suzuki Alstare - 37'01.826
5 - Troy Corser - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - 37'01.958
6 - Jakub Smrz - Guandalini Racing by Grifo's - 37'02.886
7 - Ryuichi Kiyonari - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - 37'06.091
8 - Makoto Tamada - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - 37'09.302
9 - Gregorio Lavilla - Ventaxia VK Honda - 37'09.541
10 - Max Biaggi - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - 37'11.606
11 - Régis Laconi - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - 37'16.666
12 - Kenan Sofuoglu - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda Jr. - 37'16.971
13 - Ayrton Badovini - Team Pedercini - 37'26.489
14 - Karl Muggeridge - D.F. Racing - 37'27.173
15 - Shinichi Nakatomi - YZF Yamaha - 37'28.122
16 - Ruben Xaus - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - 37'28.193
17 - Sébastien Gimbert - Yamaha France Ipone GMT 94 - 37'29.944
18 - Russell Holland - D.F. Racing - Bertocchi - 37'36.069
19 - Shuhei Aoyama - Alto Evolution Honda Superbike - 37'55.802
20 - Arie Vos - Fabricom - MCT Racing - 37'55.929
21 - Loic Napoleone - Grillini PBR Team - 38'13.684
22 - Roberto Rolfo - Hannspree Honda Althea - 38'12.477
Classified
RT - Michel Fabrizio - Ducati Xerox Team - 15'23.058
RT - Fonsi Nieto - Team Suzuki Alstare - 16'34.933
RT - David Checa - Yamaha France Ipone GMT 94 - 10'13.167
RT - Luca Morelli - Alto Evolution Honda Superbike - 10'27.218
RT - Noriyuki Haga - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - 1'45.719
NS - Vittorio Iannuzzo - Team Pedercini
Fastest Lap: Max Neukirchner - 1'39.395
World Superbikes – Assen Race Two Result
Pos – Rider – Team - Bike
1 - Troy Bayliss - Ducati Xerox Team - 36'46.238
2 - Noriyuki Haga - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - 36'46.320
3 - Carlos Checa - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - 36'52.574
4 - Ruben Xaus - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - 36'53.813
5 - Max Neukirchner - Team Alstare Suzuki - 36'54.249
6 - Yukio Kagayama - Team Suzuki Alstare - 37'00.237
7 - Gregorio Lavilla - Ventaxia VK Honda - 37'01.453
8 - Jakub Smrz - Guandalini Racing by Grifo's - 37'02.614
9 - Makoto Tamada - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - 37'03.507
10 - Troy Corser - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - 37'04.618
11 - Fonsi Nieto - Team Suzuki Alstare - 37'05.164
12 - Max Biaggi - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - 37'07.690
13 - Karl Muggeridge - D.F. Racing - 37'10.032
14 - Roberto Rolfo - Hannspree Honda Althea - 37'16.085
15 - Shinichi Nakatomi - YZF Yamaha - 37'16.490
16 - Régis Laconi - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - 37'17.487
17 - Sébastien Gimbert - Yamaha France Ipone GMT 94 - 37'17.566
18 - Ayrton Badovini - Team Pedercini - 37'26.052
19 - Kenan Sofuoglu - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda Jr. - 37'36.194
20 - Russell Holland - D.F. Racing - Bertocchi - 37'37.792
21 - Shuhei Aoyama - Alto Evolution Honda Superbike - 37'37.880
22 - Loic Napoleone - Grillini PBR Team - 37'48.920
23 - Arie Vos - Fabricom - MCT Racing - 37'48.967
Not Classified
RT - Michel Fabrizio - Ducati Xerox Team - 17'06.964
RT - Ryuichi Kiyonari - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - 14'00.817
RT - Luca Morelli - Alto Evolution Honda Superbike - 7'25.849
Fastest Lap: Troy Bayliss - 1'39.562
Championship Points after race two
1 - T. Bayliss - 178
2 - C. Checa - 108
3 - T. Corser - 89
4 - F. Nieto - 85
5 - R. Xaus - 81
6 - N. Haga - 67
7 - M. Neukirchner - 66
8 - M. Biaggi - 54
9 - G. Lavilla - 48
10 - L. Lanzi - 42
11 - Y. Kagayama - 41
12 - R. Kiyonari - 39
13 - M. Fabrizio - 37
14 - J. Smrz - 35
15 - M. Tamada - 28
16 - K. Sofuoglu - 26
17 - K. Muggeridge - 25
18 - R. Laconi - 21
19 - R. Rolfo - 20
20 - R. Holland - 10
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