Tag Archives: British Superbike

British Superbike, Latest News, Racing

FS‑3 Racing Kawasaki go retro for 2022 British Superbike

The FS-3 Racing Kawasaki team, the official Team Green entry in the Bennetts British Superbike championship, has today unveiled a striking new retro-inspired livery that will be used for all 11 rounds of the 2022 season.

Keeping with the same exciting line up of Lee Jackson and Rory Skinner, 2022 will be the sixth season that the Coventry-based team has partnered with Kawasaki. With both riders having had a year of development on the new Ninja ZX-10RR, they have firmly set their sights on building on their podium-finishing potential from 2021.

Following an incredible reaction to the ZX-7RR-inspired livery that World Superbike star Jonathan Rea used at the Argentinian round last year, the FS-3 Racing team has decided to create a similar retro-inspired them for their 2022 livery. The hugely popular design has been a hit across the UK, and for this year, customers who purchase a new ZX-10R or ZX-10RR from an authorised Kawasaki dealer can upgrade their bike to have the matching livery.

Unveiled for the first time at the MCN London Motorcycle Show, race fans will be able to see the striking liveries in action for the first time when the season gets underway at Silverstone on April 15th.

Ross Burridge, Head of Marketing & Racing Department at Kawasaki UK:
“Having witnessed the incredibly positive feedback from racing fans across the globe after seeing Jonathan’s machine in Argentina, and then on our standard road bike at Motorcycle Live on the Kawasaki stand, we knew we had to see it on track in the UK this year. The guys at FS-3 Racing also fell in love with the design and are excited to see Lee and Rory debut the new look on track at round one in April later this year.”

Checkout our dedicated Kawasaki Motorcycles UK News page Kawasaki Motorcycles UK News/

or head to the official Kawasaki Motorcycles UK website kawasaki.co.uk

British Superbike, Honda, Industry News, Latest News, Lubricants, Manufacturers, Motul

Honda Racing UK and Motul – a brand-new partnership

Honda Racing UK and Motul – a brand-new partnership in BSB and on the Roads
Honda Racing UK and Motul – a brand-new partnership in BSB and on the Roads.

Honda Racing UK is pleased to announce a new sponsorship agreement with Motul, as they challenge the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, as well as making their long-awaited return to the Roads at the International North West 200 and the Isle of Man TT Races in 2022.

This year presents huge milestones for the Honda Racing UK team, one of which is the 30th Anniversary of the iconic Fireblade, which is represented on the livery of the teams’ CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP machines, as well as the rider leathers throughout the BSB and road racing season.

This is the first time Honda Racing UK and Motul have worked together in both the British Superbike Championship, as well as on the roads for the NW200 and the TT, which this year sees Motul brand ambassador John McGuinness return to Honda machinery and celebrate his 100th TT race start.

The team is busy preparing for the start of the season, with the first official BSB test set to take place at Snetterton on 25-27 March, but for those who can’t wait that long, the 30th Anniversary livery will be making its debut at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show (11-13 February), where it will be on display on the Honda stand.

Havier Beltran, Honda Racing UK Team Manager:
“2022 is an exciting season for the team across both BSB and the Roads; we have Tom stepping up into the Superbike class, John back on Honda machinery, Glenn finally making his TT debut, as well as celebrating 30 years of the Fireblade and we’re welcoming Motul as a new sponsor, which is the first time for us in the British Championship. Motul have a great pedigree on the Roads, as well as numerous successes across two-wheel motorsport, and we’re looking forward to getting the season underway and working with the team there.

Günter Steven, Head of Sales Export Motul Deutschland:
“As one of the leading motorbike manufacturers in the United Kingdom, Honda trusts our premium range of high-performance lubricants and motorcycle care products as well as our sales concepts for their dealer network – we are very pleased about this and it is a solid basis on which we will build a successful cooperation. The fact that we also share the same values on top of that, as well as a great commitment to motorsport, offers both of us the perfect basis for a long-term partnership.  We can’t wait to merge our collective knowledge and experience in both trade and motorsport to create a great synergy together.”

Neil Fletcher, Head of Motorcycles, Honda UK:
“We are delighted to announce a new working partnership with Motul this year. They have a wealth of success across many motorsport series around the world and I have been impressed by their passion and professionalism. It’s great to form a new partnership together in such an important and special year as the Fireblade celebrates its 30th Anniversary in both BSB and the Roads. We have a busy few months ahead with testing starting soon, the BSB championship on the near horizon and we can’t wait to head back to Northern Ireland for the NW200 and then quickly on to the TT with Glenn making his first start and John his 100th!”

For more Honda Motorcycles UK news check out our dedicated page Honda Motorcycles UK News

or head to the official Honda Motorcycles UK website honda.co.uk/motorcycles.html

Honda, Industry News, Latest News, Manufacturers

Honda Racing reveals 2020 BSB CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP

Honda Racing is pleased to unveil the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP that Andrew and Glenn Irwin will race in the 2020 Bennetts British Superbike Championship, as well as Tom Neave and Davey Todd in the Pirelli National Superstock 1000 Championship.

Keeping close to its road going sibling, the race livery is based on the Pearl Black colour, which is available across Honda’s UK dealer network on the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP.
The Honda team is happy to confirm that its long-standing relationship with Castrol and Akrapovič will continue into another season, as well as Close Brothers and Nova gearboxes. A new sponsor to the team for 2020 is Datatool, who have come aboard through their association with Honda UK.
After a delay to the start of the season due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the British Superbike Championship is set to go ahead with Round 1 taking place at Donington Park 7/8/9 August. The series will take place over six rounds and each weekend will host three BSB races, which means this year’s title will be decided across an 18-race season.

The debut of the all-new Fireblade SP has been eagerly awaited on British soil by both the Honda Racing team and BSB fans alike, and in early March the team enjoyed a promising first test on the new machinery in Spain. Now, after months of not riding, Andrew, Glenn, Tom and Davey will look forward to being back on track on 28 July for official MSV testing at Donington Park.

Honda Racing Team 2020
2020 Bennetts British Superbike Championship Provisonal Calendar:
Round 1: Donington Park National (7-9 August)
Round 2: Snetterton 300 (21-23 August)
Round 3: Silverstone National (4-6 September)
Round 4: Oulton Park (18-20 September)
Round 5: Donington Park GP (2-4 October)
Round 6: Brands Hatch GP (16-18 October)
Industry News, Latest News, TV

Eurosport agrees long-term deal for Bennetts British Superbike Championship

Eurosport today announced it will renew its long-standing media partnership with series promoters and rights holder, MotorSport Vision Racing, for the Bennetts British Superbike Championship for a further seven years – effective from 2021.

Coverage will be broadcast Europe-wide, meaning millions of fans across the continent can experience thrilling season-long action. A selection of races will also be made available live free-to-air in the UK on channel Quest.

First airing on the network in 2008, Eurosport and Eurosport Player will continue to screen full race weekend coverage from every round, including support classes such as the Quattro Group British Supersport/GP2, British Talent Cup, Pirelli National Superstock, HEL Junior Supersport, Ducati TriOptions Cup and the Molson Group British Sidecar Championships.

Simon Downing, Head of Factual and Sport Discovery UK, said: “This agreement underlines our long-term commitment to premium content. Motorsport is a key pillar for Eurosport and we see British Superbikes as a key component of the portfolio.

“We have the ability to leverage Discovery’s wider UK network offering a selection of races free-to-air to ensure we reach as many passionate viewers as possible.

“We’re excited to continue super-serving fans with a high-quality viewing experience through unrivalled production and expertise.”

Stuart Higgs, BSB Series Director said: “To confirm this agreement within the very turbulent period we are all experiencing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic is a tremendous statement of confidence for the BSB Championship.

“Eurosport have been with us from day one of this most recent era of the championship, and now as part of the broader Discovery Group with access to their multiple platforms we can continue to grow our audience.”

“I am particularly pleased to improve our free-to-air offering with a selection of live events together with highlights from all rounds on Quest.”

Eurosport’s stellar line-up of experts is headlined by six-time British Superbike champion and record holder Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne, as well as two-time winner James Whitham and former World Superbike rider James Haydon.

Widely regarded as one of the most competitive two-wheel Championships, the series showcases some of the most exciting up-and-coming talent and has played a key role in the career paths for World Superbikes Champions Troy Bayliss, Neil Hodgson and James Toseland. The 2019 season saw Scott Redding win the British Superbike Championship in his debut season and has since made the step-up to World Superbikes for 2020.

Eurosport’s ever-growing portfolio of live motorsport includes the FIM Superbike World Championship; 24 Hours of Le Mans, FIA Formula E Championship, plus it recently announced a Europe-wide agreement to broadcast the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship for the 2020 season.

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com

Latest News

Thruxton dogfight awaits Bennetts BSB aces as the top six battle intensifies

The Bennetts British Superbike Championship hits Thruxton this weekend (August 2/3/4) for the seventh round of the season, and the high-speed Hampshire circuit will prove crucial to the title chase with just seven races now remaining before the Showdown.
Thruxton is renowned for producing some incredible last-lap passes and daring slip-stream manoeuvres, and with a potential 175 points still available before the Showdown Title Fighters are decided at Oulton Park, every point counts.
Scott Redding arrives at Thruxton leading the championship standings after a double win at Snetterton. But having never even visited the circuit before, the Be Wiser Ducati rider admits that he is going to have to plan a different strategy this weekend.
Ready to take him on in the battle for victories this weekend are the hometown force of Devizies-born Tommy Bridewell and the Winchester-based Oxford Racing Ducati team. They arrive second in the overall standings after claiming eight consistent podium finishes, but the team has yet to claim a race win in the Superbike class, something that Bridewell is fully focused on achieving this weekend.
Josh Brookes though has previously been the man to beat at Thruxton; he has won races on eight occasions and finished a further four times on the podium, and he will be hoping history can repeat itself this weekend on the second Be Wiser Ducati.
Following a podium finish and a crash last time out at Snetterton, Tarran Mackenzie holds fourth in the championship standings, with the McAMS Yamaha team also having previously won at Thruxton. Mackenzie, one of the five different winners this season, is bidding to try to consolidate his position in the Showdown for the first time.
Knockhill race winner Danny Buchan holds fifth place for FS3-Racing Kawasaki as they try to make the cut for the Showdown for the first time; with an 18-point advantage over Xavi Forés, the Essex contender knows that he needs to be back fighting at the sharp end this weekend to maintain his marginal advantage.
Like Redding, Forés has never lapped Thruxton before and the Honda Racing rider holds the final place in the top six ahead of the two races on Sunday. The Spanish ace also has an 18-point advantage over Peter Hickman in seventh, but knows he needs to deliver two strong results this weekend if he is going to hold that all-important position in the standings.
Hickman is the first in the list trying to bump someone out of the top six; after a double podium at the circuit last year, the Smiths Racing BMW rider is eager to claw back the deficit this weekend. But he needs to also keep Andrew Irwin and Christian Iddon behind him.
Andrew Irwin had the strongest weekend of his Superbike career last time out at Snetterton, which has moved him to within 20 points of sixth place with Iddon on the Tyco BMW just two points adrift of the Honda Racing rider as they target a Showdown position for the first time.
Glenn Irwin returns to action this weekend after parting company with Quattro Plant – JG Speedfit Kawasaki, he lines up in Tyco BMW colours for the remainder of the season as Keith Farmer remains sidelined through injury.  Meanwhile for the Bournemouth-based Quattro Plant – JG Speedfit Kawasaki team, Hector Barbera returns alongside Ben Currie to make his Thruxton debut.
Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings:

  1. Scott Redding (Be Wiser Ducati) 226
  2. Tommy Bridewell (Oxford Racing Ducati) 188
  3. Josh Brookes (Be Wiser Ducati) 185
  4. Tarran Mackenzie (McAMS Yamaha) 144
  5. Danny Buchan (FS3-Racing Kawasaki) 132
  6. Xavi Forés (Honda Racing) 114

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com
Scott Redding – Be Wiser Ducati
Championship leader
“Thruxton is another new track for me coming up this weekend, which is a regular occurrence but Thruxton is one of the more different tracks on the calendar. From what I have heard from other riders its fast, it’s quite open and the approach to the race will be different as I hear many of the guys have said it is a lot about tyre wear and I think with the high temperatures that will add to it. But it is something I am looking forward to as it is a different challenge and a different approach I will need to take.
“I am definitely looking forward to it; it is a bit more local to me so I am looking to put on a good race for the crowds there and see if we can try and bag some more podiums. This race like I say is going to be very different it is not going to be about who is the fastest, it is going to maybe be about who is the smartest rider and controlled rider for the tyre wear so I will be keeping that in mind of course. I have never been to the track at all, I have done zero laps there before in my life so I don’t know what to expect!
“I am happy to come from Snetterton where we did the double, the bike is working really well and the team will do a good job to make the bike good for me to get the best results, so I am looking forward to seeing the fans there and putting on some great racing.”






British Superbike
[g-slider gid=”52710″ width=”100%” height=”65%”]


[vc_row][vc_column][td_block_instagram instagram_id=”gridgirls” instagram_images_per_row=”4″ instagram_number_of_rows=”1″ tdc_css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Random News Story
http://motorcycleindustry.co.uk/wordpress/jake-dixon-on-record-breaking-pole-as-haslam-starts-last-for-race-one/