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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.
- Bayliss and Nieto Share The Spoils in Qatar
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) and Fonsi Nieto (Alstare Suzuki) shared the wins in two exciting races in the opening round of the HANNspree Superbike World Championship in Qatar.
- Bayliss and Nieto Share The Spoils in Qatar
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) and Fonsi Nieto (Alstare Suzuki) shared the wins in two exciting races in the opening round of the HANNspree Superbike World Championship in Qatar.
- Bayliss and Nieto Share The Spoils in Qatar
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) and Fonsi Nieto (Alstare Suzuki) shared the wins in two exciting races in the opening round of the HANNspree Superbike World Championship in Qatar.
- Bayliss and Nieto Share The Spoils in Qatar
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) and Fonsi Nieto (Alstare Suzuki) shared the wins in two exciting races in the opening round of the HANNspree Superbike World Championship in Qatar.
- Bayliss Double Down Under
Australian riders took the honours in the second round of the HANNspree Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island in front of a 65,400 crowd.
- Bayliss Double Down Under
Australian riders took the honours in the second round of the HANNspree Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island in front of a 65,400 crowd.
- Bayliss Double Down Under
Australian riders took the honours in the second round of the HANNspree Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island in front of a 65,400 crowd.
- Bayliss Double Down Under
Australian riders took the honours in the second round of the HANNspree Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island in front of a 65,400 crowd.
- Lanzi And Haga Take Wins in Valencia World Superbikes
Lorenzo Lanzi (RG Ducati) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) took the wins in a spectacular day of action at Valencia in front of 60,000 spectators, a record attendance for World Superbikes at the Spanish circuit.
- Lanzi And Haga Take Wins in Valencia World Superbikes
Lorenzo Lanzi (RG Ducati) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) took the wins in a spectacular day of action at Valencia in front of 60,000 spectators, a record attendance for World Superbikes at the Spanish circuit.
- Lanzi And Haga Take Wins in Valencia World Superbikes
Lorenzo Lanzi (RG Ducati) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) took the wins in a spectacular day of action at Valencia in front of 60,000 spectators, a record attendance for World Superbikes at the Spanish circuit.
- Lanzi And Haga Take Wins in Valencia World Superbikes
Lorenzo Lanzi (RG Ducati) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) took the wins in a spectacular day of action at Valencia in front of 60,000 spectators, a record attendance for World Superbikes at the Spanish circuit.
- Bayliss Double in Assen
Bayliss Double in Assen
- Bayliss Double in Assen
Bayliss Double in Assen
- Bayliss Double in Assen
Bayliss Double in Assen
- Bayliss Double in Assen
Bayliss Double in Assen
- Neukirchner and Haga Share the Wins in Spectacular Day
Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia) shared the wins in the IDS Italian Round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in front of a record crowd of 112,000 spectators.
- Neukirchner and Haga Share the Wins in Spectacular Day
Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia) shared the wins in the IDS Italian Round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in front of a record crowd of 112,000 spectators.
- Neukirchner and Haga Share the Wins in Spectacular Day
Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia) shared the wins in the IDS Italian Round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in front of a record crowd of 112,000 spectators.
- Neukirchner and Haga Share the Wins in Spectacular Day
Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia) shared the wins in the IDS Italian Round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in front of a record crowd of 112,000 spectators.
- Checa Does The Double in the US
Carlos Checa powered to a sensational double win in the sixth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Miller Motorsports Park circuit in the USA.
- Checa Does The Double in the US
Carlos Checa powered to a sensational double win in the sixth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Miller Motorsports Park circuit in the USA.
- Checa Does The Double in the US
Carlos Checa powered to a sensational double win in the sixth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Miller Motorsports Park circuit in the USA.
- Checa Does The Double in the US
Carlos Checa powered to a sensational double win in the sixth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Miller Motorsports Park circuit in the USA.
- Haga Does Double in Germany
Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) scored a fantastic double win at the Nurburgring on World Superbike's return to the German track for the first time in ten years.
- Haga Does Double in Germany
Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) scored a fantastic double win at the Nurburgring on World Superbike's return to the German track for the first time in ten years.
- Haga Does Double in Germany
Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) scored a fantastic double win at the Nurburgring on World Superbike's return to the German track for the first time in ten years.
- Haga Does Double in Germany
Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) scored a fantastic double win at the Nurburgring on World Superbike's return to the German track for the first time in ten years.
- World Superbike - Misano Race One and Two Result
Germany's Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Spain's Ruben Xaus (Sterilgarda Go Eleven Ducati) picked up the two wins in today's eighth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Misano World Circuit in front of 68,000 spectators.
- World Superbike - Misano Race One and Two Result
Germany's Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Spain's Ruben Xaus (Sterilgarda Go Eleven Ducati) picked up the two wins in today's eighth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Misano World Circuit in front of 68,000 spectators.
- World Superbike - Misano Race One and Two Result
Germany's Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Spain's Ruben Xaus (Sterilgarda Go Eleven Ducati) picked up the two wins in today's eighth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Misano World Circuit in front of 68,000 spectators.
- World Superbike - Misano Race One and Two Result
Germany's Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Spain's Ruben Xaus (Sterilgarda Go Eleven Ducati) picked up the two wins in today's eighth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Misano World Circuit in front of 68,000 spectators.
- World Supersport - Misano Race Result
win in four races, the Australian comfortably taking the chequered flag after his rival Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport) crashed out on lap 9.
- World Supersport - Misano Race Result
win in four races, the Australian comfortably taking the chequered flag after his rival Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport) crashed out on lap 9.
- World Supersport - Misano Race Result
win in four races, the Australian comfortably taking the chequered flag after his rival Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport) crashed out on lap 9.
- World Supersport - Misano Race Result
win in four races, the Australian comfortably taking the chequered flag after his rival Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport) crashed out on lap 9.
- Bayliss and Kiyonari Share the Honours in Donington
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) and Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) powered to the two wins in the eleventh round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship, which was held in front of 45,000 spectators at Donington Park
- Bayliss and Kiyonari Share the Honours in Donington
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) and Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) powered to the two wins in the eleventh round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship, which was held in front of 45,000 spectators at Donington Park
- Bayliss and Kiyonari Share the Honours in Donington
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) and Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) powered to the two wins in the eleventh round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship, which was held in front of 45,000 spectators at Donington Park
- Bayliss and Kiyonari Share the Honours in Donington
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) and Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) powered to the two wins in the eleventh round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship, which was held in front of 45,000 spectators at Donington Park
- World Superbikes – Vallelunga Race One & Two Result
Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) scored a sensational double win in the twelfth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Vallelunga circuit near Rome in front of 82,000 spectators.
- World Superbikes – Vallelunga Race One & Two Result
Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) scored a sensational double win in the twelfth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Vallelunga circuit near Rome in front of 82,000 spectators.
- World Superbikes – Vallelunga Race One & Two Result
Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) scored a sensational double win in the twelfth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Vallelunga circuit near Rome in front of 82,000 spectators.
- World Superbikes – Vallelunga Race One & Two Result
Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) scored a sensational double win in the twelfth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Vallelunga circuit near Rome in front of 82,000 spectators.
- Bayliss SBK World Champion for the Third Time
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) clinched the FIM Superbike World Championship for the third time today after finishing third in race 1 at Magny-Cours in front of 78,000 spectators.
- Bayliss SBK World Champion for the Third Time
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) clinched the FIM Superbike World Championship for the third time today after finishing third in race 1 at Magny-Cours in front of 78,000 spectators.
- Bayliss SBK World Champion for the Third Time
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) clinched the FIM Superbike World Championship for the third time today after finishing third in race 1 at Magny-Cours in front of 78,000 spectators.
- Bayliss SBK World Champion for the Third Time
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) clinched the FIM Superbike World Championship for the third time today after finishing third in race 1 at Magny-Cours in front of 78,000 spectators.
- Macau Podium For McGuinness
VK Vent Axia Honda rider John McGuinness secured a confidence-inspiring third place for the Paul Bird Motorsport Team to claim another podium placing at the 2008 Macau Grand Prix.
- Macau Podium For McGuinness
VK Vent Axia Honda rider John McGuinness secured a confidence-inspiring third place for the Paul Bird Motorsport Team to claim another podium placing at the 2008 Macau Grand Prix.
- Macau Podium For McGuinness
VK Vent Axia Honda rider John McGuinness secured a confidence-inspiring third place for the Paul Bird Motorsport Team to claim another podium placing at the 2008 Macau Grand Prix.
- Macau Podium For McGuinness
VK Vent Axia Honda rider John McGuinness secured a confidence-inspiring third place for the Paul Bird Motorsport Team to claim another podium placing at the 2008 Macau Grand Prix.
- Linfoot Crashes out of Contention at Macau
Dan Linfoot saw his dream of a podium finish in his first ever Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix end after crashing out on the opening lap of the 15-lap race, breaking his left collarbone in the process.
- Linfoot Crashes out of Contention at Macau
Dan Linfoot saw his dream of a podium finish in his first ever Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix end after crashing out on the opening lap of the 15-lap race, breaking his left collarbone in the process.
- Linfoot Crashes out of Contention at Macau
Dan Linfoot saw his dream of a podium finish in his first ever Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix end after crashing out on the opening lap of the 15-lap race, breaking his left collarbone in the process.
- Linfoot Crashes out of Contention at Macau
Dan Linfoot saw his dream of a podium finish in his first ever Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix end after crashing out on the opening lap of the 15-lap race, breaking his left collarbone in the process.
- Ducati Streetfighter, 1198 And 1100 Monster To Be Unleashed at The Bike Show
Ducati is set to unleash several showstopping new models at the forthcoming Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, including an awesome Streetfighter,
- Ducati Streetfighter, 1198 And 1100 Monster To Be Unleashed at The Bike Show
Ducati is set to unleash several showstopping new models at the forthcoming Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, including an awesome Streetfighter,
- Ducati Streetfighter, 1198 And 1100 Monster To Be Unleashed at The Bike Show
Ducati is set to unleash several showstopping new models at the forthcoming Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, including an awesome Streetfighter,
- Superbike Race Winner Instructs at Ron Haslam Race School
This year’s Bennetts British Superbike championship runner-up Leon Haslam is the only BSB race winner to regularly instruct at a UK race school.
- Superbike Race Winner Instructs at Ron Haslam Race School
This year’s Bennetts British Superbike championship runner-up Leon Haslam is the only BSB race winner to regularly instruct at a UK race school.
- KTM Are Ready to Race at The Bike Show
KTM are set to unleash two exciting new models at The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show and will launch the all new KTM RC8 Super Cup race series, which will run in the British Superbike Championship.
- KTM Are Ready to Race at The Bike Show
KTM are set to unleash two exciting new models at The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show and will launch the all new KTM RC8 Super Cup race series, which will run in the British Superbike Championship.
- KTM Are Ready to Race at The Bike Show
KTM are set to unleash two exciting new models at The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show and will launch the all new KTM RC8 Super Cup race series, which will run in the British Superbike Championship.
- BMW S 1000 RR - UK Premiere at the International Motorcycle Show, NEC
November is a key month for BMW Motorrad (UK) – a time when the public get their first opportunity to see the latest models in the BMW range first hand as they are unveiled at the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.
- BMW S 1000 RR - UK Premiere at the International Motorcycle Show, NEC
November is a key month for BMW Motorrad (UK) – a time when the public get their first opportunity to see the latest models in the BMW range first hand as they are unveiled at the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.
- BMW S 1000 RR - UK Premiere at the International Motorcycle Show, NEC
November is a key month for BMW Motorrad (UK) – a time when the public get their first opportunity to see the latest models in the BMW range first hand as they are unveiled at the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.
- All The MX Action You Can Handle – And More
Reviews of the 2008 Motocross of Nations, World and British Motocross Championships released on DVD
- All The MX Action You Can Handle – And More
Reviews of the 2008 Motocross of Nations, World and British Motocross Championships released on DVD
- All The MX Action You Can Handle – And More
Reviews of the 2008 Motocross of Nations, World and British Motocross Championships released on DVD
- The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
- The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
- The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
- On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
- On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
- On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
- On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
- Arai Riders For Health Auction at Bike Show
As the UK Importers and Distributors of Arai helmets, Phoenix Distribution (NW) Limited will be present at the NEC Motorcycle and Scooter Show from 27th November to 7th December, Hall 2 stand 2G60-The Arai Entertainment Zone.
- Arai Riders For Health Auction at Bike Show
As the UK Importers and Distributors of Arai helmets, Phoenix Distribution (NW) Limited will be present at the NEC Motorcycle and Scooter Show from 27th November to 7th December, Hall 2 stand 2G60-The Arai Entertainment Zone.
- Arai Riders For Health Auction at Bike Show
As the UK Importers and Distributors of Arai helmets, Phoenix Distribution (NW) Limited will be present at the NEC Motorcycle and Scooter Show from 27th November to 7th December, Hall 2 stand 2G60-The Arai Entertainment Zone.
- Tristan Palmer to Join Hawk Racing For 2009
We are very pleased to announce that Tristan Palmer will join the Hawk Racing squad for the 2009 British Superbike Championship.
- Tristan Palmer to Join Hawk Racing For 2009
We are very pleased to announce that Tristan Palmer will join the Hawk Racing squad for the 2009 British Superbike Championship.
- Tristan Palmer to Join Hawk Racing For 2009
We are very pleased to announce that Tristan Palmer will join the Hawk Racing squad for the 2009 British Superbike Championship.
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Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) crowned a triumphant week of racing with two sensational wins in the tenth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at Brands Hatch in front of 97,000 spectators, just a few days after winning the Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race in Japan. The 25 year-old, reigning BSB champion, got the better of Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) in race 1, before completing a day of triumph with a second win over Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) in race 2.
Race 1
Bayliss led for most of the race with Kiyonari right behind but the Honda man passed the points leader on lap 22 and held on for the win. Second place went to Bayliss and third to Max Biaggi (Sterilgarda Go Eleven Ducati), who was the fastest rider on the track in the final stages after making up more than 3 seconds on the leaders in eight laps. At the flag Kiyonari, Bayliss and Biaggi were separated by two-tenths. Two Suzukis were next up, with Yukio Kagayama fourth and Fonsi Nieto fifth, while Max Neukirchner finished seventh after being passed by Carlos Checa (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) towards the end. It was a disappointing race for the factory Yamaha team, with Troy Corser only managing eighth and Noriyuki Haga crashing out while fighting for the top positions. British wild-card Tom Sykes (Rizla Suzuki) was also running well but had to retire with a holed radiator while in third. It was a disappointing race for Michel Fabrizio (Ducati Xerox) in twelfth, while Ruben Xaus (Sterilgarda Go Eleven Ducati) was weakened by flu and failed to take the start.
Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda):
"I am very happy today, I started badly in the early laps but my bike had a really good set-up so I could keep lapping in 1m26s laps. Then I pushed and pushed and finally I got the win."
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox):
"I was feeling quite comfortable for most of the race and everything was working quite well, but I haven't actually spent much time racing with Kiyonari and wasn't sure how it was going to pan out. He was very strong on the first split and when he came past I would have been very happy for second, but when he did I realized he was in the same trouble as me. Then I saw Max coming so fast and had to push really hard and it became a bit of a dogfight towards the end."
Max Biaggi (Sterilgarda Go Eleven Ducati):
"I'm quite satisfied with the result. I started good then went backwards as some other riders came through. The first laps were very hard, then I got into a good rhythm and overtook one by one. At the end I couldn't believe I came close to these two guys, but there was not enough time to try and take Troy or Kiyonari, but it was a good race."
Race 2
The second race also had a Japanese flavour about it as Kiyonari powered ahead to win from Haga after a race-long battle. The final podium slot went to Troy Corser (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB), who ran a steady race but was unable to challenge the top pair, while Neukirchner scored a good result in fourth. The German finished ahead of his team-mate Nieto, who passed Fabrizio on the last lap, while Sykes this time managed to hold off Checa for seventh. Bayliss was out of luck after changing to a different compound for race 2 and could only finish eleventh, one place ahead of Biaggi, who dropped down to 28th position in the early stages after an off-track excursion.
Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda):
"I'm very happy with this weekend. On Friday I was in first position in qualifying, then yesterday I set a good time in Superpole. It was the same today, with fast lap times and a double win. I had a lot of pressure with Nori behind me and many times I made a mistake but to win here at Brands Hatch was fantastic today."
Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB):
"I'm very happy for this result because in the first race the rear tyre was not so good and I was very disappointed. In the second race I just changed it and this tyre gave quite a good feeling. I make a battle with Kiyo but he was faster than me in some places and finally I was not able to catch him, but we made a really good race. Congratulations for Kiyo!"
Troy Corser (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB):
"It was better than the first race, when we had a few tyre troubles but we made some changes to the bike which definitely improved it but there was no way I could run the pace of the guys at the front. They just pulled away. I had a bit of a battle with Bayliss and it took me a few laps to get past him, but I'm content with third. It'll do for now, but I'm looking forward to winning races again!"
World Superbikes – Brands Hatch Race One Result
Pos – Rider – Team - Time
1 - Ryuichi Kiyonari - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - 36'18.607
2 - Troy Bayliss - Ducati Xerox Team - 36'18.744
3 - Max Biaggi - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - 36'18.787
4 - Yukio Kagayama - Team Suzuki Alstare - 36'24.340
5 - Fonsi Nieto - Team Suzuki Alstare - 36'25.106
6 - Carlos Checa - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - 36'25.591
7 - Max Neukirchner - Team Alstare Suzuki - 36'26.907
8 - Troy Corser - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - 36'29.339
9 - Jakub Smrz - Guandalini Racing - 36'35.154
10 - Roberto Rolfo - Hannspree Honda Althea - 36'35.176
11 - Lorenzo Lanzi - R.G. Team - 36'36.973
12 - Michel Fabrizio - Ducati Xerox Team - 36'40.915
13 - Kenan Sofuoglu - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda Jr. - 36'45.395
14 - Gregorio Lavilla - Ventaxia VK Honda - 36'45.463
15 - Chris Walker - Ventaxia VK Honda - 36'51.484
16 - Karl Muggeridge - D.F. Racing - 36'56.936
17 - David Checa - Yamaha France Ipone GMT 94 - 37'05.475
18 - Makoto Tamada - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - 37'07.024
19 - Noriyuki Haga - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - 37'17.593
20 - Vittorio Iannuzzo - Team Pedercini - 37'24.635
21 - Luca Morelli - D.F. Racing - 37'27.983
22 - Jason Pridmore - Alto Evolution Honda Superbike - 37'28.082
23 - Christian Zaiser - Grillini PBR Team - 37'40.821
Not Classified
RT - Régis Laconi - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - 32'21.573
RT - Ayrton Badovini - Team Pedercini - 23'49.290
RT - Sébastien Gimbert - Yamaha France Ipone GMT 94 - 17'37.426
RT - Tom Sykes - Rizla Suzuki - 13'02.348
RT - Tristan Palmer - Lloyds British - 10'31.201
RT - Shuhei Aoyama - Alto Evolution Honda Superbike - 4'39.276
World Superbikes – Brands Hatch Race Two Result
Pos – Rider – Team - Time
1 - Ryuichi Kiyonari - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - 36'14.904
2 - Noriyuki Haga - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - 36'16.752
3 - Troy Corser - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - 36'23.787
4 - Max Neukirchner - Team Alstare Suzuki - 36'26.084
5 - Fonsi Nieto - Team Suzuki Alstare - 36'27.832
6 - Michel Fabrizio - Ducati Xerox Team - 36'28.600
7 - Tom Sykes - Rizla Suzuki - 36'28.776
8 - Carlos Checa - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - 36'28.913
9 - Jakub Smrz - Guandalini Racing - 36'33.969
10 - Lorenzo Lanzi - R.G. Team - 36'34.768
11 - Troy Bayliss - Ducati Xerox Team - 36'35.383
12 - Max Biaggi - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - 36'35.525
13 - Gregorio Lavilla - Ventaxia VK Honda - 36'35.626
14 - Roberto Rolfo - Hannspree Honda Althea - 36'39.416
15 - Chris Walker - Ventaxia VK Honda - 36'46.994
16 - Régis Laconi - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - 36'47.111
17 - Kenan Sofuoglu - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda Jr. - 36'47.719
18 - Makoto Tamada - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - 36'48.552
19 - Sébastien Gimbert - Yamaha France Ipone GMT 94 - 36'50.286
20 - David Checa - Yamaha France Ipone GMT 94 - 36'59.770
21 - Ayrton Badovini - Team Pedercini - 37'08.873
22 - Shuhei Aoyama - Alto Evolution Honda Superbike - 37'15.779
23 - Jason Pridmore - Alto Evolution Honda Superbike - 37'16.008
24 - Luca Morelli - D.F. Racing - 37'19.233
25 - Yukio Kagayama - Team Suzuki Alstare - 36'17.308
Not Classified
RT - Karl Muggeridge - D.F. Racing - 24'53.413
RT - Vittorio Iannuzzo - Team Pedercini - 22'25.034
RT - Tristan Palmer - Lloyds British - 13'36.783
RT - Christian Zaiser - Grillini PBR Team - 6'08.350
Championship Points after race two
1 - T. Bayliss - 334
2 - M. Neukirchner - 252
3 - T. Corser - 242
4 - C. Checa - 233
5 - N. Haga - 230
6 - F. Nieto - 183
7 - M. Biaggi - 166
8 - R. Kiyonari - 165
9 - M. Fabrizio - 161
10 - R. Xaus - 148
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