R&G, the world leader in motorcycle crash protection, is thrilled to be returning as an Official Sponsor to the new-look ZYN British Superbike Championship, marking the Hampshire-based brand’s 12th consecutive season supporting the highly competitive series.
As one of the longest-running supporters of the British Superbike Championship, R&G has become a familiar face for competitors and visitors alike. From protecting title-winning teams and riders to providing essential crash protection and racing accessories to the entire paddock via the R&G Official Technical Centre, the company is proud to be returning as an Official Sponsor in 2026, having signed a new three-year agreement with the commercial rights holder MSVR.
In addition to enhanced branding and sponsor boards around the circuit at all 11 rounds of the 2026 ZYN British Superbike Championship, R&G will again be the headline sponsor for the two official preseason tests at Donington Park and Oulton Park in April. The ‘R&G Race of the South’ will also be returning when the Championship rolls into the high-speed Thruxton circuit in August, with the crash protection specialist planning a host of unique opportunities for fans. A number of exciting new initiatives are also planned for throughout 2026, with further details to be announced shortly.
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In addition to protecting the blue-riband classes, R&G is a keen supporter of the stars of tomorrow, and will be remaining as the title sponsor to the Moto4 British Cup, which is part of the Road to MotoGP™ programme, and the official crash protection supplier to the ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup. The R&G Rising Stars Award will also be back for 2026, highlighting the performances of riders making their first full season in the Superbike class.
Having become a staple of the paddock over the last decade, the R&G Official Technical Centre is back for 2026, bigger and better than before, with a wider range and more brands on offer for racers, teams and the public alike.
Simon Hughes, Managing Director of R&G:
“The British Superbike Championship is the world’s most competitive domestic racing series, and as it celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026. We’re honoured to be back for a 12th consecutive season. Our new, three-year extension further enhances our position within the paddock, and we can’t wait to get the new season underway on April 3rd at the R&G Official Test at Donington Park!”
ZYN British Superbike Championship Series Director Stuart Higgs:
“R&G have been a loyal and committed partner to the series for over a decade, and I am happy to announce a continued relationship into the 2026 season. They have a widespread presence within the paddock, featured across the classes from ZYN British Superbike to the ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup, whilst also maintaining their title association with the Moto4 British Cup, showing their diversity and utilisation across the different racing classes.”
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About R&G
R&G is the world’s number one manufacturer of motorcycle crash protection and the world’s first to have been awarded insurance approval.
Formed in 1999 with the express intention of designing, manufacturing and distributing quality crash protection for motorcycles, R&G now offers nearly 5,000 SKUs for hundreds of bikes.
R&G’s products have won numerous awards from a variety of trade and consumer motorcycle press and they are used to protect and enhance the machines of many teams and riders in the British Superbike Championship, MotoAmerica and club racing paddocks. The Company invests heavily in the motorcycle industry every year and is the ‘Official Crash Protection Supplier’ to British Superbikes; with a dedicated support service attending each round, and an Official Sponsor of the MotoAmerica series.
R&G is also continuing to offer all ACU, SACU and MCUI motorcycle race licence holders 10% discount on its products
The Company employs 40 people, plus field-based agents, and, due to the global growth of its business, constantly expands its purpose-built industrial units near Alton, Hampshire, England.
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