November

Xaus tops day two of testing in Portimao

30 November 2010 by Michael Guy

New Ten Kate Honda signing Ruben Xaus finished the second day of testing at Portimao at the top of the time sheets with an accomplished and convincing wet weather riding performance. The 32 year old Spaniard completed a massive 114 laps in fully wet conditions with a best time of 1m 55.8s. It’s clear that Xaus has impressed his new team with his enthusiasm and commitment to understand his new...

Toseland gets first taste of BMW

29 November 2010 by Michael Guy

James Toseland has completed his first ever laps onboard the BMW S1000RR at a wet and cold Portimao this morning. The two time WSB champion rode the BMW test team’s bike in preparation for his future...

Haslam on the pace in three day Jerez test

26 November 2010 by Michael Guy

With two days of his scheduled three day test in Jerez complete, Leon Haslam has told MCN of his satisfaction with his BMW S1000RR. Since switching from the Alstare Suzuki team to BMW Motorrad, Haslam...

Donington Park back on the WSB calendar in 2011

15 November 2010 by Michael Guy

British race fans will get two chances to see their WSB heroes in 2011 following the announcement that Donington Park will host the second round of the World Superbike Championship on March 25th to...

Melandri on the pace in Valencia

12 November 2010 by Michael Guy

Marco Melandri and Eugene Laverty concluded a successful one-day test at Valencia today with the Italian posting impressive lap times during his first ever ride on a Superbike. Riding a black and...

Picture Exclusive: Melandri’s first ride on Yamaha Superbike

11 November 2010 by Michael Guy

Marco Melandri has completed his first ever laps onboard a Superbike at Valencia this morning. The 28 year old Italian has been on track since 10.20am riding the factory Yamaha R1 he will campaign in...

Ruben Xaus to join Ten Kate Honda?

10 November 2010 by Michael Guy

Spaniard Ruben Xaus is set to become the second rider in the Ten Kate Honda WSB team to ride alongside Brit Jonathan Rea in 2011. The 32 year old Spaniard is reported to have signed a deal this week...

Ellison to join Parkalgar Honda in WSS?

04 November 2010 by Michael Guy

James Ellison has put the World Supersport rumour mill into overdrive after he was seen by MCN testing a Parkalgar Honda at Mallory Park on Wednesday. Ellison competed in the British Superbike...

Video: Haslam working hard at Aragon WSB test

02 November 2010 by Michael Guy

Leon Haslam completed his second test for the BMW factory squad last week in Aragon. The 2010 WSB runner-up endured a tough test before making a break through during the final two hours of day three...