superbike

HisRoom.net Blog superbike
Production motorcycles vs. WorldSBK race bikes: how different is the motorcycle you buy from the one racing in the Superbike World Championship?
Motorcycles

Production motorcycles vs. WorldSBK race bikes: how different is the motorcycle you buy from the one racing in the Superbike World Championship?

At first glance, the Ducati Panigale V4 R, BMW M1000 RR, Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR competing in the Superbike World Championship look almost identical to the machines sitting in the dealership. This is not a coincidence. WorldSBK rules require manufacturers to race production-based motorcycles. However, while the foundation is

Read More
The Suzuki sports bike that doesn't need superbike power to impress
Cars

The Suzuki sports bike that doesn’t need superbike power to impress

Modern litre-class sports bikes have taken performance to levels that border on the absurd. They can produce nearly 200 horsepower, accelerate enough to rearrange the rider’s sense of distance, and use sophisticated electronics to keep all that anger roughly directed in the desired direction. The engineering is brilliant, but when the racetrack disappears from the

Read More
Superbike factory workers say they saw warning signs but didn't realize how bad things were
Motorcycles

Superbike factory workers say they saw warning signs but didn’t realize how bad things were

A few days ago, we told you that UK-based used motorcycle chain Superbike Factory had officially gone into administration. Since that time, more details have emerged about what was going on behind the scenes that contributed to its collapse. our colleagues balcony down Talked to two employees of the superbike factory Who were working on

Read More
Brad Binder confirms Ducati as his favorite World Superbike bike for 2027
Motorcycles

Brad Binder confirms Ducati as his favorite World Superbike bike for 2027

Brad Binder focused on Ducati for 2027 WorldSBK switch according to BMW rumors Brad Binder’s future in MotoGP looks almost certain, with the South African star now aiming to make a sensational move to the World Superbike Championship in 2027 – and making it clear he wants to do it on a Ducati, not a

Read More
Superbike factory just came into administration. Here's what it means for riders
Motorcycles

Superbike factory just came into administration. Here’s what it means for riders

It’s a strange feeling to witness a transformation firsthand, but I think I’ve done just that. A few moments ago, I was in the middle of gathering all my resources, documents and quotes to tell you a thing about the UK’s giant used motorcycle chain, Superbike Factory. Originally, I was going to inform you that

Read More
A KTM Superbike engine powers this crazy custom motorcycle that debuted at Goodwood
Motorcycles

A KTM Superbike engine powers this crazy custom motorcycle that debuted at Goodwood

Diamond Atelier was founded in 2013 in Munich, Germany, and has spent the last 13 years creating handcrafted motorcycles defined by a minimalist design language. Each of its machines is a one-of-a-kind design and is numbered under the brand’s DA# naming convention. During the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​last week, Diamond Atelier unveiled its latest

Read More
Hear what Richard Hammond thinks about the new Norton Manx R superbike
Motorcycles

Hear what Richard Hammond thinks about the new Norton Manx R superbike

Unfortunately for Richard Hammond, whom I respect, whenever I see his name come up in my reporting, I can only think of one phrase: “Hammond, you idiot!” The charming satire on his fellow presenter came from none other than Jeremy Clarkson in the OG Top Gear days, which was honestly the pinnacle of automotive journalism.

Read More
Kawasaki's supercharged H2 superbike is returning. But the EPA made it less powerful
Motorcycles

Kawasaki’s supercharged H2 superbike is returning. But the EPA made it less powerful

There’s good news, and there’s bad news, about the 2027 Kawasaki Ninja 2, the supercharged speed demon that took the motorcycle world by storm a few years ago. Good news? It is returning in 2027 with the same 998cc supercharged inline 4-cylinder engine. Bad news? Well, due to the strict emission regulations in California, it

Read More
Iker Lecuona takes first Superbike win at Donington, ends Bulaga's 25-race streak
Motorcycles

Iker Lecuona takes first Superbike win at Donington, ends Bulaga’s 25-race streak

Iker Lecuona ends Bulaga’s streak with first WorldSBK win at Donington: “I was ready to risk everything on that last lap” Iker Lecuona broke the status quo in World Superbike at Donington Park, taking his first win in the category and decisively ending Nicolo Bulega’s remarkable 25-race win streak. The Spanish rider performed brilliantly in

Read More
Nicolo Bulega starts from pole as Iker Lecuona aims for first Superbike win at Donington
Motorcycles

Nicolo Bulega starts from pole as Iker Lecuona aims for first Superbike win at Donington

Nicolo Bulega will launch from pole position for the ninth consecutive time as WorldSBK looks set to ignite the Race 1 action at Donington Park. The Italian rider continued his dominance in qualifying, taking top position on the grid and underscoring his status as the man to beat this season. Iker Lecuona, showing renewed determination,

Read More