WorldSSP
Zayn Sofuoglu laps his dad’s race track on a Honda Gold Wing
Kenan Sofuoglu’s seven-year-old son, Zayn, has taken his list of extreme stunts to new heights by riding a near 400 kg Honda Gold Wing Tour around his dad’s race track in Turkey.
2026 Isle of Man TT: Second Superstock race postponed
The third day of racing at the 2026 Isle of Man TT has officially been cancelled due to poor weather conditions.
ZXMoto is quickly becoming a Chinese racing powerhouse
ZXMoto looks like it might be turning into a powerhouse in world championship racing already.
The new Yamaha R7 proves you don’t need 200bhp to have fun
The 2026 Yamaha R7 builds on a proven formula with smarter chassis tweaks, improved throttle response and a more rounded riding experience.
Ten Kate brings iconic Yamaha R1 engine technology to R6
World Supersport team reveals one-off Yamaha R6 with crossplane crankshaft technology.
FIM Extends Ban on Russian Riders “Until Further Notice”
The FIM has reiterated its stance on Russian and Belarusian competitors, riders, teams and officials, but stopped short of saying when the situation would change.
Motorcycle racing history gets a new home in Mies
A purpose-built museum opens at the former FIM headquarters in Mies, showcasing landmark racing machinery and honouring the sport’s most influential champions.
Triumph and PHR Performance announce World Sportbike lineup
A factory–backed PHR Performance squad will field two Daytona 660s in the inaugural Sportbike World Championship, with Dessoy and Seabright leading the charge.
Taylor Mackenzie and Danny Webb want to help the paddock find staff
The Paddock Network launches as a single, central platform for teams, riders and paddock staff to find jobs, talent and opportunities across all levels of motorsport.
Is Suzuki’s GSX-8R poised to become a dominant force?
In 2026 a new world championship category will begin with plenty of hungry challengers, but is Suzuki best positioned to succeed?
Four Yamaha models get matching anniversary colours
In 2026 four Yamaha motorcycles will receive the same special anniversary colours, including the all-new R7.
Kove reveals celebratory Kove 350RR Jerez
Kove’s success in world championship racing filters down to the road with the new 350RR Jerez bike
The Yamaha R9 is the next go-to middleweight SuperSport
2025 has certainly been a year to remember for Yamaha and its new R9, as it won the Manufacturers’ World SuperSport title at Magny-Cours last weekend.
2025 WorldSBK and WorldSSP Entry Lists Confirmed
The 2025 WorldSBK and WorldSSP grids have taken shape with some surprises as Jaume Masia Moves from Moto2 to the Supersport class
Triumph Secures its Next World Supersport Hopeful for 2025
Oli Bayliss, son of three-time World Superbike champion Troy Bayliss, has joined the British manufacturer for the upcoming season
Kawasaki Announces Plan to Update World Supersport Model
Kawasaki will update its World Supersport model in 2025, with the introduction of its ZX-6R 636cc motorcycle
Supersport Rider Makes Miraculous Heart-in-Mouth Save
Adrian Huertas has pulled off one of the greatest ‘saves’ in motorcycle racing history at Magny-Cours
Your Guide to the 2024 WorldSBK Season
Following two straight riders’ titles for Alvaro Bautista, a regulations shake-up aims to breathe new life into the 2024 WorldSBK season
New manufacturer revealed in WorldSBK entry lists
A new manufacturer is set to enter the World Supersport Championship next season, as shown in the 2024 WorldSBK entry lists
Ten Kate Yamaha Motonext project develops first industry-use product
Ten Kate Racing's Motonext project has developed its first product for industrial use, but it is not for a Yamaha R6, or even for motorcycles at all.
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GRT Yamaha WorldSBK founder Mirko Giansanti dies
The former Grand Prix racer and founder of the GRT Yamaha WorldSBK team, Mirko Giansanti, has died following a long battle with serious illness.
Motonext Phase 2 unveiled by Ten Kate at Assen WorldSBK
After the debut of Motonext last year, the second phase of the project was unveiled by Ten Kate Racing last weekend at the Dutch WorldSBK.
Pirelli brings SCQ compound to consumer Diablo Superbike range
Pirelli has announced that the SCQ compound rear tyre will become available for consumers this year, and that WorldSSP300 will see a new 'green' tyre.
Ex-MotoGP rider Hector Barbera under investigation for alleged forgery
An investigation has been opened by Andorran authorities into the purchase of a van by ex-MotoGP rider Hector Barbera in 2020.