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World Superbikes Qatar test: Troy Bayliss fires warning shot

30 November 2007 by Michael Guy

World Superbikes Qatar test: Troy Bayliss fires warning shot

Troy Bayliss fired a warning shot to his World Superbike rivals by topping the timesheets onboard the all new Ducati 1098F08 on the final day of the three day winter test in Qatar. To see Troy...

Video: Ten Kate team owner interviewed

30 November 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Hannspree Ten Kate Honda team boss Ronald Ten Kate has been speaking to MCN’s World Superbikes reporter Michael Guy in Qatar about the progress made with his team this week. The downside was Kenan Sofuoglu’s crash yesterday, but there have also been many positives with former MotoGP rider Carlos Checa surprising the team with his speed. Check out the video below to see what else Ronald Ten Kate...

Video: World Supersport: Good progress for Triumph in Qatar

30 November 2007 by Michael Guy

The SC Caracchi team has spent the opening two days of the Qatar test getting the Triumph 675 up to speed with Australian riders Garry McCoy and Paul Young. With only one bike between both riders track time has been limited, but they have still been able to make good progress. On the opening day the team used a standard engine fitted with Triumph’s race kit, but by day two the riders benefited...

Video: World Superbike Qatar test: Kenan Sofuoglu crashes in Qatar

29 November 2007 by Michael Guy

Reigning World Supersport champion Kenan Sofuoglu has crashed out of day two of the World Superbike test in Qatar. he Turkish rider came off his Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade this afternoon and was receiving treatment in the circuit’s medical centre for possible arm and facial injuries. Sofuoglu admitted to MCN yesterday how tired he was after the first day of testing but was keen to get back on track...

World Superbike Qatar test: Carlos Checa impresses first time out

29 November 2007 by Michael Guy

World Superbike Qatar test: Carlos Checa impresses first time out

Carlos Checa surprised both his rivals and his new Hannspree Ten Kate Honda team by immediately being on the pace at day two of the official World Superbike test in Qatar. Despite missing the opening...

World Superbikes Qatar test: Troy Corser fastest and promises more

29 November 2007 by Michael Guy

World Superbikes Qatar test: Troy Corser fastest and promises more

Troy Corser topped the timesheets for the second day in succession with a stunning 1:58.6 lap set on Pirelli’s new generation race tyres. Corser’s best was just out side his own Superbike outright...

Ducati 1098R WSB test pictures

29 November 2007 by Andy Downes

Ducati 1098R WSB test pictures

Ducati’s all new 1098 F08 is testing in Qatar at the moment with Troy Bayliss and Michel Fabrizio putting the new bike to the test against many top World Superbike rival teams. We’ve put the best...

Video: World Superbike Qatar test: Kenan Sofuoglu gets used to superbike

29 November 2007 by Michael Guy

Current world supersport champion Kenan Sofuoglu is settling in to life as a World Superbike rider at the first test of the winter in Qatar. The Turkish rider, who has stepped up to the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda World Superbike team for 2008, spent a tiring first day getting used to the CBR1000RR Fireblade. Check out the video below to see what else Kenan Sofuoglu had to say about the Qatar test.

Video: World Superbikes Qatar Test: Troy Corser speaks to MCN in Qatar

29 November 2007 by Michael Guy

Yamaha’s Troy Corser has been speaking to MCN’s World Superbikes reporter Michael Guy after he topped the timesheets on day one of the first winter test in Qatar. Check out the video below to see what Troy Corser has to say about his hopes for the rest of the test in Qatar.

World Superbikes: Makoto Tamada in potential World Superbikes switch

29 November 2007 by Michael Guy

World Superbikes: Makoto Tamada in potential World Superbikes switch

Makoto Tamada looks odds on for a dramatic switch to World Superbikes with the factory backed Kawasaki PSG-1 squad in 2008. Tamada shot to fame when he won three races in World Superbikes at Sugo as...

World Supersport: Tommy Hill undergoes surgery

29 November 2007 by Michael Guy

World Supersport: Tommy Hill undergoes surgery

Tommy Hill underwent a five and a half hour operation on his broken right hip and left leg in Spain on Tuesday following his sickening crash onboard the Hannspree Altea Honda on Sunday. Hill had only...

Chris Walker fastest at Calafat test

28 November 2007 by Michael Guy

Chris Walker fastest at Calafat test

Chris Walker made a dream start to his new World Supersport career by staying the fastest rider during the three day test in Calafat, Spain. Walker, riding the Gil Motorsport Kawasaki ZX6-R dropped...

Corser fastest as Yamaha dominate

28 November 2007 by Michael Guy

Corser fastest as Yamaha dominate

The Yamaha Italia pairing of Troy Corser and Noriyuki Haga ended the opening day of the official World Superbike test in Qatar in first and second position riding the 2007 specification R1. Corser was...

Video: Troy Bayliss takes to the track on the 1098

28 November 2007 by Angus Farquhar, Michael Guy

Video: Troy Bayliss takes to the track on the 1098

Troy Bayliss and Michel Fabrizio got to test the all new Ducati 1098 F08 at Qatar today. Riding for the first time alongside their WSB rivals, Bayliss completed a number of short runs on the all new...

World Superbikes: Max Biaggi and Ruben Xaus to test in Australia

27 November 2007 by Michael Guy

World Superbikes: Max Biaggi and Ruben Xaus to test in Australia

The 2008 Sterilgarda Ducati team of Max Biaggi and Ruben Xaus will test in Phillip Island at the start of January despite not being one of the official World Superbike test teams. The FGSport/Pirelli...

World Supersport: Chris Walker positive after first day of testing

26 November 2007 by Michael Guy

World Supersport: Chris Walker positive after first day of testing

Chris Walker made a solid start to his new World Supersport campaign with a successful first day of testing in Calafat, Spain onboard the factory backed Gil Kawasaki ZX6-R. Walker had limited track...

World Supersport: Tommy Hill suffers broken leg and hip in testing crash

26 November 2007 by Michael Guy

World Supersport: Tommy Hill suffers broken leg and hip in testing crash

Tommy Hill is in hospital in Spain after crashing his Hannspree Altea Honda at his first test in Calafat. Hill was flicked off the CBR600RR after a problem with the electronic quick shifter caused...

Video: Jonathan Rea interviewed at the NEC

23 November 2007 by Michael Guy

British Superbike rider Johnathan Rea has made the switch to World Supersport for next year so we caught up with him at the NEC to how he was looking forward to the championship, which will be dominated by brits next year. Check out the video to see JOhnathan talk about the coming year an how he’s doing with his injuries.

World Supersport: New Kawasaki signing Chris Walker speaks to MCN

21 November 2007 by Michael Guy

World Supersport: New Kawasaki signing Chris Walker speaks to MCN

The last two seasons have been a real roller coaster ride for Chris Walker. After winning his first ever World Superbike race for Kawasaki, Chris Walker got his dream ride back in British Superbikes,...

World Supersport: Jonathan Rea on the mend

16 November 2007 by Michael Guy

World Supersport: Jonathan Rea on the mend

After leaving his sick bed to collect the Joey Dunlop Trophy as NGK Irish Motorcyclist of the year award, last week, Jonathan Rea is continuing to make a good recovery and remains focussed on...

Audio: Linfoot’s first test with Beowulf Racing in Spain

15 November 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Audio: Linfoot’s first test with Beowulf Racing in Spain

Already established in the World Superbike support paddock, Beowulf Racing has expanded its motorcycle road race team for 2008 having signed ex-125 and 250cc MotoGP rider Dan Linfoot. The 19-year-old...

World Supersport: Tommy Hill signs for Hannspree Altea Honda

14 November 2007 by Michael Guy

World Supersport: Tommy Hill signs for Hannspree Altea Honda

Britain’s Tommy Hill will ride for the Hannspree Altea Honda squad in World Supersport Championship after signing a deal with the Italian team at the weekend. The squad have close links with Honda...

Milan show video: KTM unveils World Superstock race bike

09 November 2007 by Angus Farquhar, Chris Slade

Alongside the launch of the RC8 superbike at the Milan show KTM also announced it will race in the World Superstock championship in 2008 and unveiled the RedBull sponsored motorcycle it will use. Check out the video below to see the motorcycle unveiled then grab a copy of the November 7 edition of MCN to see details of all 28 new bikes launched at the Miland show.

Fonsi Nieto and Max Neurkirchner get first taste of Alstare Suzuki

08 November 2007 by Michael Guy

Fonsi Nieto and Max Neurkirchner get first taste of Alstare Suzuki

Alstare Suzuki’s 2008 riders got their first taste of the factory Suzuki GSX-R1000 in preparation for next years championship campaign. Spaniard Fonsi Nieto and German Max Neukirchner completed a...

Milan show: KTM reveals World Superstock race bike

06 November 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Milan show: KTM reveals World Superstock race bike

KTM has revealed it will race in World Superstock next year and plans to move up to World Superbikes. The firm broke the news at the launch of the production version of its RC8 1190 superbike at the...

World Superbikes: Max Biaggi - "It looks like you're stuck with me for another year!"

01 November 2007 by Michael Guy

World Superbikes: Max Biaggi - "It looks like you're stuck with me for another year!"

Two days after signing to ride for the GMB Sterilgarda Ducati team in World Superbikes, Max Biaggi has spoken exclusively to MCN about his new squad. The 36-year-old Italian parted company with the...

World Superbikes: Max Biaggi signs for Team Ducati Sterilgarda

31 October 2007 by Michael Guy

World Superbikes: Max Biaggi signs for Team Ducati Sterilgarda

Max Biaggi has today signed for Team Ducati Sterilgarda to ride in World Superbikes for 2008. The veteran Italian rider, who was dropped by Alstare Suzuki after the 2007 season had been looking for...

Don't bother with Vallelunga

28 October 2007 by Ben

I went to Vallelunga WSB on the Thursday and Friday to work. There are three paddock areas, hospitality, main working paddock and superstock paddock. It’s 15 minutes walk from the first to the last and you needed 2 different passes to access them all. Car parking is a further 15 minutes away and the traffic jams on Saturday and Sunday have to be seen to be believed. The circuit has a couple of...

World Superbikes: 2008 provisional calendar

23 October 2007 by Sarah Carnell

World Superbikes: 2008 provisional calendar

A provisional calendar has been released for the 2008 World Superbike championship with the championship returning to America for the first time in four years. The US round will be held in Salt Lake...

BMW officially confirms World Superbike plans for 2009

23 October 2007 by Dan Thornton

BMW officially confirms World Superbike plans for 2009

BMW has confirmed in an official press release that it will enter the 2009 World Superbike championship, as revealed by MCN back in July, with a new team formed during the 2008 season under the...

Vallelunga 1 Big Rock 0

19 October 2007 by edenroy

Vallelunga 1 Big Rock 0 Had a great trip to Vallelunga to watch JT hopefully lift title, unfortunately this had to wait a week. The circuit was great, everybody helpful in helping and explaining to us that tickets purchased from Big Rock were basically very limited. In fact limited to the Paddock enclosure(not to any of the tents) and some other remote areas that nobody was actually aware of. Paid...

World Superbikes: Max Biaggi and Alstare Suzuki part company

18 October 2007 by Michael Guy

World Superbikes: Max Biaggi and Alstare Suzuki part company

Max Biaggi’s racing career could be over after his current Alstare Suzuki team revealed that they won’t be resigning him for 2008. Despite winning three races and finishing third in his debut World...

Super super Toseland

17 October 2007 by Mike Davis

Super super Toseland

I had a wonderful day at Brands Hatch on Sunday… along with 39,999 others!! One of the many highlights of the day was James Toseland doing a lap and wearing out his rear tyre incredibly quickly!...

World Superbikes: Makoto Tamada nears World Superbike move

10 October 2007 by Matthew Birt

World Superbikes: Makoto Tamada nears World Superbike move

Makoto Tamada looks set to be the next MotoGP star to join World Superbikes, with the Japanese rider understood to be in advanced negotiations with the Italian DFXtreme Honda team. The 30-year-old...

World Superbikes: Rivals talk about James Toseland's MotoGP move

10 October 2007 by Michael Guy

World Superbikes: Rivals talk about James Toseland's MotoGP move

As the departing championJames Toseland moves to MotoGP for 2008, some of the men who have been in both World Superbikes and the blue-riband class have spoken about Toseland’s chances. Two-time World...

Congrats James

10 October 2007 by dean

Congrats James

The battle was lost but he won the war, as quoted on race day, so I’ve been hard at it creating my own tribute to James Toseland’s great victory in World Superbikes. This year WSB maybe next year...