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Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK)

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The Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) is an international motorcycle road racing series founded in 1988. Unlike MotoGP, which features purpose-built prototype motorcycles, WorldSBK uses modified versions of production-based motorcycles available to the public. The championship holds rounds at circuits across Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. Manufacturers such as Ducati, Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha, and BMW have competed in the series, which is governed by the FIM.

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How is the Superbike World Championship different from MotoGP?

Unlike MotoGP, which features purpose-built prototype motorcycles, WorldSBK uses modified versions of production-based motorcycles. The bikes raced in WorldSBK must be based on street-legal models available to the public.

When was the Superbike World Championship founded?

The international motorcycle road racing series was officially founded in 1988. It was created to provide a highly competitive platform for modified street motorcycles.

What kind of motorcycles can I see racing in WorldSBK?

The grid is made up of highly modified production-based motorcycles. You will typically see high-performance sportbikes from major manufacturers like Ducati, Kawasaki, Yamaha, and Honda racing against each other.

Do the motorcycles in WorldSBK have the same technology as street bikes?

While they start as production-based motorcycles, they are heavily modified with advanced racing technology. Teams upgrade the engines, suspension, and brakes to handle the extreme stresses of professional road racing.