http://www.motorcyclenews.com/Shared/PageTemplates/Rss.aspx?id=22629&N=343%2520402&Rpp=100(c) 2010, Emap Publications. All rights reserved.30The factory Aprilia team of Max Biaggi and Leon Camier unveiled their new 2010 livery in Rome, Italy today. Having competed their debut WSB season without a title sponsor, the Italian manufacturer have secured backing from Italian airline Alitalia. Speaking...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/February/9feb-wsb-aprilia-livery/?&R=EPI-122052Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:04:00 GMTMotorcycle Sport800cc four-stroke machines could race against a batch of new 1000cc bikes in MotoGP in 2012, MCN can reveal. In a surprise development on the second and final day of testing at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia, Dorna boss Carmelo...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/February/feb0510-800s-and-1000cc-bikes-to-race-against-each-other-in-2012/?&R=EPI-122001Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:59:00 GMTMotorcycle SportIn three weeks the 2010 World Superbike championship kicks off at Phillip Island in what promises to be one of the most hotly contested title fights in history. With no clear favourite and up to ten men capable of race...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/First-rides--tests/2010/February/feb0510-2010-WSB-grid-25-riders-7-manufacturers-6-world-champions/?&R=EPI-121997Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:45:00 GMTMotorcycle SportXerox Ducati Boss Ernesto Marinelli believes Michel Fabrizio will be a genuine title contender in 2010. Now in his third year with the team Fabrizio finished third in the overall standings in 2009 having secured wins at Monza, Imola and...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/February/feb0510-Ducati-boss-tips-Fabrizio-for-success/?&R=EPI-121996Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:35:00 GMTMotorcycle SportLeon Camier believes that he can glean valuable information from his team-mate Max Biaggi in an effort to get to the front of WSB this year. In testing Camier has spent time recalibrating his mind and riding style to suit...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/February/feb0410-camier-aims-to-learn-from-biaggi/?&R=EPI-121975Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:16:00 GMTMotorcycle SportEugene Laverty claims that Cal Crutchlow’s impressive testing form since switching to WSB is a major boost for his own career. In 2009 Laverty and Crutchlow fought a thrilling battle for supremacy with Crutchlow securing the title at the final...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/February/feb0310-laverty-cal-is-doing-me-a-favour/?&R=EPI-121944Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:23:00 GMTMotorcycle SportWe always loved the atmosphere at Brands Hatch WSB, and here's just a few of the reasons why!http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/February/Why-I-miss-Brands-Hatch-WSB/?&R=EPI-121886Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:01:00 GMTMotorcycle SportAfter signing for the Czech Intermoto Honda squad in World Supersport earlier this week, Gino Rea has told MCN that he is relishing the challenge of racing against the world's best at Phillip Island. Rea won the 2009 European Superstock...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/jan2910-gino-rea-ready-for-supersport-challenge/?&R=EPI-121832Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:41:00 GMTMotorcycle SportDespite finishing 1.4 seconds off the pace in testing at Valencia, BMW man Troy Corser remains positive in the potential of his S1000RR. In the latest round of weather interrupted testing the double WSB champion finished joint sixth fastest with...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/jan2910-Corser-upbeat-with-BMW-potential-despite-lack-of-pace/?&R=EPI-121831Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:39:00 GMTMotorcycle SportSpaniard Carlos Checa was the surprise fastest man at the weather affected two day test at Valencia this week. Riding for the all new Althea Ducati squad alongside Brit Shane Byrne, Checa set an impressive 1’33.8s lap using one of...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan2910-checa-tops-valencia-test/?&R=EPI-121829Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:18:00 GMTMotorcycle SportAfter two days of cold damp conditions, WSB teams are expected to take to the track this morning on the final day of the Valencia test. At 11.30am local time the sun was out but due to overnight frost the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/28jan-wsb-valenciaday2/?&R=EPI-121779Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:29:00 GMTMotorcycle SportBad weather and three degree track temperatures bought a premature end to any meaningful testing at Valencia today. Having made the 500 mile trip from Portimao at the weekend, riders were faced with a damp track and freezing conditions. Xerox...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/27jan-wsb-valenciatest1/?&R=EPI-121771Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:47:00 GMTMotorcycle SportThe scheduled two day test at Valencia has got of to a slow start due to cold temperatures and a slowly drying track this morning. Xerox Ducati, Althea Ducati, Aprilia and BMW, WSB teams went straight from the official Portimao...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/27jan-wsb-valenciatest/?&R=EPI-121754Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:09:00 GMTMotorcycle SportDespite finishing 12th fastest at the Portimao test, Leon Camier left Portugal feeling positive due to the ongoing progress being made by his Aprilia team. In the final session of the test where the majority of the fast times were set,...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/26jan-wsb-camier/?&R=EPI-121734Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:11:00 GMTMotorcycle SportCal Crutchlow has revealed that he was lucky to escape serious injury when he crashed in the final session of the three day test in Portimao. The 24 year old Brit low sided his factory Yamaha R1 in the final...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/26jan-wsb-crutchlowcrash/?&R=EPI-121731Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:30:00 GMTMotorcycle SportJonathan Rea set the pace on the third and final day of the WSB test in Portimao with a lap time under the circuit best lap set by Ben Spies. Riding the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda, Rea spent the three...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/24jan-wsb-portimaofinal/?&R=EPI-121706Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:03:00 GMTMotorcycle SportEugene Laverty ended the three day test at Portimao in first place after an impressive final day performance on his Parkalgar Honda. Laverty set a best time of 1’45.104 on lap 26 of the session and then backed it up...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/24jan-wsb-Supersportfinal/?&R=EPI-121705Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:28:00 GMTMotorcycle Sport1 65 J. REA GBR HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1'43.059 2 91 L. HASLAM GBR Team Suzuki Alstare Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'43.060 3 41 N. HAGA JPN Ducati Xerox Team Ducati 1098R 1'43.657 4 84 M. FABRIZIO ITA Ducati...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/24jan-wsb-sunday1/?&R=EPI-121704Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:15:00 GMTMotorcycle SportJonathan Rea stayed a the top of the standings after the second timed session today with a lap time on 1’49.107 set in damp conditions. The Ten Kate Honda man finished ahead of friend and rival Leon Haslam with the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/23Jan-wsb-satfinal/?&R=EPI-121701Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:16:00 GMTMotorcycle SportJonathan Rea overhauled Leon Haslam on his final lap of a rain hit opening practice session at Portimao circuit this morning. After heavy overnight rain no one ventured out on track for over one hour until Sylvan Guintoli braved the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/23jan-wsb-testsat1/?&R=EPI-121697Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:33:00 GMTMotorcycle SportLeon Haslam continued to set the pace at the end of day one of official testing at Portimao onboard his Alstare Suzuki. The 26 year old has now been fastest during both sessions in Portugal after topping the time in...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/22jan-wsb-day1final/?&R=EPI-121696Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:49:00 GMTMotorcycle SportSilverstone will host the British round of the World Superbike championship in 2010, as was revealed by MCN earlier this week. Originally scheduled to take place at crisis-hit Donington Park on August 1, it will now take place at Silverstone...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/jan2210-silverstone-wsb-round-confirmed/?&R=EPI-121692Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:26:00 GMTMotorcycle SportAlstare Suzuki rider Leon Haslam got his 2010 winter testing programme off to a strong start with an impressive 1m 43.023s lap during the opening two hour 20 minutes session to put him at the top of the timesheet. Haslam...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/jan2210-portimao-wsb-test-haslam-on-top/?&R=EPI-121679Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:01:00 GMTMotorcycle SportEuropean Superstock 600cc Champion Gino Rea and BSB Champ Leon Camier have been making the most out of the good weather in Spain. Like the beginning of 2009, Rea has been pre-season training in Spain since early this month. The...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/jan2210-gino-rea-trains-with-camier/?&R=EPI-121664Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:46:00 GMTMotorcycle SportFollowing the revelation that he has been dropped from the Triumph BE1 World Supersport squad, Garry McCoy has revealed that his best option of securing a ride could lie in the new Moto2 class in 2010. With just six weeks...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/jan2010-mccoy-eyes-moto2-ride/?&R=EPI-121616Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:40:00 GMTMotorcycle SportParkalgar Honda rider Eugene Laverty has told MCN that he intends to pick-up where he left off at the end of last season by running at the front at this weeks three day test at Portimao. Last time Laverty rode...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/jan2010-laverty-aims-to-pick-up-where-he-left-off/?&R=EPI-121615Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:30:00 GMTMotorcycle SportDouble World Supersport champion Sebastien Charpentier will make his return to the championship where he enjoyed unprecedented success after signing to ride for the BE1 Triumph squad in 2010. Charpentier who won two title for the dominant Ten Kate Honda...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/jan2010-charpentier-back-in-supersport-action/?&R=EPI-121610Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:04:00 GMTMotorcycle SportRacing legend Garry McCoy has been told that he is out of a job less than six weeks before the start of the World Supersport championship. McCoy was expected to continue racing for the Italian BE1 Triumph squad after an...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/20jan-wsb-mccoynojob/?&R=EPI-121604Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:29:00 GMTMotorcycle SportCal Crutchlow has told MCN that he is still looking for significant improvements with his factory Yamaha R1 at this week’s official WSB test at Portimao. The 2009 World Supersport champion who has been fast from the moment he stepped...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/jan1910-crutchlow-looking-for-improvements-at-portimao/?&R=EPI-121582Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:10:00 GMTMotorcycle SportMy mum with the talented, and very good looking Michel Fabrizio in the WSB '09 paddock at Donington Park - fantastic weekend!http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/My-Mum-and-Michel-Fabrizio/?&R=EPI-121574Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:33:00 GMTMotorcycle SportWorld Superbike testing kicks of at Portimao on Friday with all the 2010 top teams and riders going head to head for the first time. With seven manufacturers present along with leading privateer teams the three day test will be...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/jan1810-top-wsb-teams-ready-to-test/?&R=EPI-121571Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:07:00 GMTMotorcycle SportThe Altea Ducati squad of Shane Byrne and Carlos Checa was officially launched in Italy last week. Byrne and Checa were introduced to the 1198 Ducati’s that they will campaign in 2010 while getting to meet the full team and...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/18jan-wsb-altheteamlaunch/?&R=EPI-121562Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:05:00 GMTMotorcycle SportWorld Superbike action from the 2005 season at Brands Hatch.http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/2005-WSB-action/?&R=EPI-121559Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:04:00 GMTMotorcycle SportTom Sykes has revealed that he still have a host of new parts and settings to test on his factory Kawasaki when he heads to the three day test at Portimao next week. The 24 year old who switched from...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/jan1210-sykes-weve-still-got-a-lot-to-test/?&R=EPI-121447Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:24:00 GMTMotorcycle SportChaz Davies believes he has the potential to challenge at the front of the World Supersport Championship after signing for the BE1 Triumph team for 2010. The 22 year old Brit rode for the well run Italian squad at the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/jan0809-davies-looking-for-success-with-BE1-triumph/?&R=EPI-121375Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:03:00 GMTMotorcycle SportAs revealed earlier this week, Davide Tardozzi will join BMW in 2010 to head up team management and operational control of the German manufacturers World Superbike squad. Current Project and team Manager Rainer Bäumel, who has been responsible for engineering,...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/jan0809bmw-confrim-tardozzi-appointment/?&R=EPI-121354Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:25:00 GMTMotorcycle SportFollowing Davide Tardozzi’s switch from the Xerox Ducati squad to BMW, WSB project leader Ernesto Marinelli was immediately installed as the new team manager. Now with the 2010 season set to kick off in Australia in seven weeks time the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/jan0809-ducati-wsb-squad-gets-reshuffle/?&R=EPI-121350Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:03:00 GMTMotorcycle SportThe 2009 title race will be remembered for two things – Ben Spies, and Ducati team orders or - lack of them. For the first half of the season Ducati had both riders fighting for the title, but as the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/jan0809-wsb-defining-moments-3-ducati-team-orders/?&R=EPI-121336Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:22:00 GMTMotorcycle SportTwo time World Superbike champion Troy Corser believes that his BMW S1000RR will be a much stronger package when he heads out on track for the next round of testing in two weeks time. Corser and team-mate Ruben Xaus didn’t...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/jan0709-corser-expecting-big-improvements/?&R=EPI-121318Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:50:00 GMTMotorcycle SportTen Kate Honda World Supersport contender Kenan Sofuoglu faces a battle to be fit for the scheduled three day test at Portimao in 17 days time after breaking his ankle riding a motocross bike. The 2007 World Supersport champion sustained...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/jan0509-sofuoglu-in-fight-for-fitness/?&R=EPI-121240Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:44:00 GMTMotorcycle SportFormer Xerox Ducati boss, Davide Tardozzi has joined BMW to become the team manager of the factory World Superbike squad. Tardozzi has enjoyed an illustrious career with Ducati having won WSB crowns with Carl Fogarty, Neil Hodgson, James Toseland and...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/4jan-wsb-tardozzi-to-BMW--/?&R=EPI-121220Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:01:00 GMTMotorcycle SportAmerican Roger Lee Hayden will ride a Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R in the 2010 World Superbike championship. The 26 year old is the younger brother to former MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden and will now follow in his brothers footsteps and try...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/4Jan-wsb-Rogerleehayden-to-WSB/?&R=EPI-121206Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:25:00 GMTMotorcycle SportBen Spies' ability to turn up and win the World Superbike crown at his first attempt is was the biggest single surprise of the year. In terms impressing against the odds though, Leon Haslam and his Stiggy Honda team have...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/December/dec2909-WSB-s-Defining-moment-number-2-Biggest-surprise-and-underdog/?&R=EPI-120996Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:46:00 GMTMotorcycle SportDespite a grid full of world class riders and arguably the most competitive season in WSB history there were only five race winners in the 2009. American sensation and new champions Ben Spies was largely responsible for there only being...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/December/dec2909-Five-race-winers-in-2009-how-many-will-there-be-in-2010/?&R=EPI-121012Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:42:00 GMTMotorcycle SportIt wasn’t just Ben Spies’ domination of Superpole and his 15 race wins that made him so special. In 2010 Spies had to deal with adversity and fight his way back from an enormous 88 point deficit before finally clinching...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/jan0110-wsb-defining-moment-7-best-rider/?&R=EPI-121038Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:30:00 GMTMotorcycle SportFirst corner crashes are never pretty, but the first race, first corner crash at Monza turned into a real horror show.  Front row qualifier Max Neukirchner gained the hole shot and tipped into the first chicane. But behind him a...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/jan0110-wsb-defining-moment-5-biggest-crash/?&R=EPI-121043Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:30:00 GMTMotorcycle SportThe turning point of 2009 came at the Nurburgring in Germany. Heading into the meeting, Noriyuki Haga still enjoyed a seven point over Spies, but that was all about to change.  From the start of the Nurburgring race weekend, Haga...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/jan0110-wsbdefining-moment-6-turning-point/?&R=EPI-121041Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:30:00 GMTMotorcycle SportWith 28 WSB races in 2009 it’s hard to single out the best on track battles of the season. As far as stand alone rides go, the winner has to be Jonathan Rea taking his first WSB victory at Misano...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/December/dec2809-WSB-s-Defining-moment-number-1-Race-of-the-year/?&R=EPI-120991Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:22:00 GMTMotorcycle SportYes, he’s on the best bike in the championship and yes he has unconditional support from Ducati, but Michel Fabrizio was the clear winner of ‘best of the rest’ after finishing a comfortable third overall behind Haga and Spies in...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/December/dec3109-wsb-defining-moment-4-underrated-and-lucky-riders/?&R=EPI-121107Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:30:00 GMTMotorcycle SportWORLD SUPERBIKE 2010 IN THE UK If donnington is out of the picture for the 2010 BSB season this could mean there will be no uk race for the WSB next year,I think the fans should have a chance to...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2010/January/WSB-2010-UK-VOTE/?&R=EPI-121157Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:31:00 GMTMotorcycle SportThe wife of Kawasaki WSB racing team boss Paul Bird has been burned with bleach during a horrific attack by intruders who broke into the Birds’ home. Lindsey Bird, 31, was at home near Penrith, Cumbria with the couple’s baby...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/dec2209-wife-of-wsb-boss-bird-in-attack/?&R=EPI-120997Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:16:00 GMTMotorcycle SportAfter completing a two day test at Almeria this afternoon, Chris Vermeulen will leave the Spanish track happy and remains satisfied that he’s making good progress developing the factory Kawasaki ZX-10R that he’ll campaign in WSB 2010. Along with team-mate...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/December/18Dec-wsb-vermeulen/?&R=EPI-120935Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:35:00 GMTMotorcycle SportShane Byrne has revealed that he can’t wait for next years WSB championship to start and is intrigued as to how things will pan out between the Brits. In total there will be seven British riders all on full factory...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/December/18Dec-wsb-shakey-rates-brits/?&R=EPI-120927Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:09:00 GMTMotorcycle SportCal Crutchlow’s World Supersport Championship winning Yamaha team are looking increasing likely that they will not be in a position to defend their title in 2010. The Yamaha Europe backed squad who won the WSS crown for the first time...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/December/18dec-WSB-Yamaha-Supersport-out/?&R=EPI-120924Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:34:00 GMTMotorcycle SportJonathan Rea believes that last weeks test in Valencia played a vital role in the teams winter development programme in preparation for the 2010 season.Although Rea was only fourth fastest he feels that he used the track time well and is...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/December/18Dec-wsb-rea-attention-detail/?&R=EPI-120922Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:23:00 GMTMotorcycle SportKawasaki men Chris Vermeulen and Tom Sykes have begun their second day of testing at Almeria this morning. The two men spent the opening day evaluating a new gearbox, clutch and engine specification. Following the teams test at Cartagena at...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/December/18Dec-wsb-kawasaki-test-update/?&R=EPI-120918Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:05:00 GMTMotorcycle SportThe Kawasaki World Superbike team of Chris Vermeulen and Tom Sykes kicked off it’s latest round of testing with two days of track time at Almeria today. The British run team elected not to attend last weeks multi team test...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/December/Dec17-wsb-kawasakitest-almeria/?&R=EPI-120907Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:03:00 GMTMotorcycle SportAustralian, Andrew Pitt will ride a BMW S1000RR in WSB in 2010. The double World Supersport champion has agreed terms with the Reitwagen Motorsport team and will line up alongside Austrian Roland Resch in a two man squad. The team...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/December/Dec16-wsb-pitt-to-bmw/?&R=EPI-120890Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:46:00 GMTMotorcycle SportThe Stiggy Honda team that ran Leon Haslam and John Hopkins in World Superbike in 2009 has been forced out of racing due to the ongoing economical crisis and budget shortfall. The Johan Stigefelt run team made the step up...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/December/Dec15-wsb-stiggy-out/?&R=EPI-120861Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:06:00 GMTMotorcycle SportSeven times AMA Superbike champion Mat Mladin could be poised for a sensational switch to WSB in 2010. The 37 year old Australian who retired at the end of the 2009 season has been linked with a second BMW Superbike...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/December/dec1109-mladin-linked-with-bmw-wsb-ride/?&R=EPI-120776Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:54:00 GMTMotorcycle SportAfter two days of testing in Valencia alongside Ten Kate Honda’s world Supersport team, it appears that the current Moto2 teams are not yet going as fast as expected. Despite running prototype chassis, top specification suspension, brakes and having world...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/December/dec1109-moto2-bikes-humbled-by-supersport-bikes/?&R=EPI-120760Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:50:00 GMTMotorcycle SportAprilia Racing’s Max Biaggi stormed to the fastest lap time of the two day test at Valencia with an impressive 1m 33.8 second best set on race tyres. Biaggi was in impressive form throughout the two days, but saved his...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/December/10DecWSBValencia3/?&R=EPI-120751Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:05:00 GMTMotorcycle SportFactory Yamaha rider James Toseland is currently the fastest man on track at mid way through day two of the Valencia WSB test. Using the new specification Pirelli tyre, Toseland lapped the Spanish track in 1m 34.3s, half a second...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/December/10DecWSB-Valenciatimes2/?&R=EPI-120736Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMTMotorcycle SportAlstare Suzuki man Leon Haslam secured the fastest lap time on day one of the two day WSB test at Valencia. The 26 year old Brit used the latest specification rear tyre from Pirelli to post an impressive 1m 34.5s...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/December/9DecWSBValencia1/?&R=EPI-120713Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:59:00 GMTMotorcycle SportJames Toseland walked away from his first crash since returning to WSB when he lost the front of his factory Yamaha R1. The former MotoGP man crashed changing direction between turn four and five, but was otherwise satisfied with the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/December/dec0909-toseland-on-pace-despite-crash/?&R=EPI-120699Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:13:00 GMTMotorcycle SportWorld Supersport front runner Kenan Sofuoglu has been taken to hospital in Valencia following a crash on his out lap this morning in Valencia. The 2007 WSS champion high sided his Ten Kate Honda exiting turn four. Sofuoglu landed heavily...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/December/dec0909-sofuoglu-injured-in-first-lap-crash/?&R=EPI-120693Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:05:00 GMTMotorcycle SportWorld Superbike, World Supersport and Moto2 teams begun two days of testing in dry, sunny conditions at Valencia today. One of the first on track was Ten Kate man Jonathan Rea followed by Yamaha men James Toseland and Cal Crutchlow....http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/December/dec0909-wsb-and-moto2-testing-under-way-in-valencia/?&R=EPI-120692Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:46:00 GMTMotorcycle SportShane Byrne will miss this weeks two day test at Valencia because his new 2010 specification Altea Ducati’s won’t be ready in time. Shakey was expecting to get his first ride on his new bike, which is in fact his...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/December/dec0809-shakey-to-miss-valencia-test/?&R=EPI-120660Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:22:00 GMTMotorcycle SportA selection of the World Superbike paddock will be on track this week in a two day test at Valencia in Spain. Alstare Suzuki, Ten Kate Honda, Yamaha Superbike Kawasaki Superbike and Aprilia are all set to complete the test...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/December/dec0809-brits-set-for-two-day-valencia-test/?&R=EPI-120659Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:04:00 GMTMotorcycle SportWorld Superbike boss Paolo Flammini believes that next years championship will boast at least 24 full time riders with the possibility of more. Despite the ongoing economical crisis that continues to have a huge impact in sports sponsorship the production...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/December/6Decwsbflammini/?&R=EPI-120647Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:01:00 GMTMotorcycle SportYoshimura Suzuki have confirmed that they will participate in selected World Superbike races in 2010 before making an expected full time move to the championship in 2010. MCN understands that the team that raced in the All Japan Superbike championship...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/November/nov3009-yoshimura-confirm-wsb-wildcards/?&R=EPI-120477Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:19:00 GMTMotorcycle SportThe all new WSB Superpole format introduced at the beginning of 2009 has been revised for 2010. Following consultation with teams and riders, Superpole one, which sees the fastest 20 riders after qualifying participate, now lasts 14 minutes, not 12...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/November/nov3009-superpole-tweaked-for-2010/?&R=EPI-120476Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:08:00 GMTMotorcycle SportAprilia have confirmed that they are speaking with a number of teams about the option of supplying them RSV4’s to race in WSB in 2010. Current Ducati teams Guandalini and the Marco Borciani’s run Sterilgarda team are set to merge...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/November/nov3009-aprilia-confirm-guandaliniborciani-interest/?&R=EPI-120474Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:21:00 GMTMotorcycle SportFollowing his three day test at Phillip Island in Australia, Leon Haslam remains 100% convinced he’s made the best decision of his career to join the factory Suzuki Alstare squad. Having ridden for the privateer Stiggy Honda squad in 2009,...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/November/Nov27wsbhaslam/?&R=EPI-120448Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:31:00 GMTMotorcycle SportFollowing months of speculation, Leon Camier has spoken about his new deal that will see him ride for the Factory Aprilia squad in World Superbike alongside Max Biaggi in 2010. After riding the Aprilia RSV4 at the penultimate round of...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/November/Nov27wsbcamierspeaks/?&R=EPI-120419Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:18:00 GMTMotorcycle SportBritish Superbike champion Leon Camier has officially signed for the Factory Aprilia WSB team to ride alongside Max Biaggi in 2010. Camier made his debut on the RSV4 superbike at Magny Cours towards the end of the WSB season and...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/November/nov2609-leon-camier-signs-for-aprilia-wsb/?&R=EPI-120410Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:37:00 GMTMotorcycle SportLeon Camier is poised this week to sign for the factory Aprilia team alongside Max Biaggi. Rumours suggested the deal would be finalised today (Monday) and an official  announcement would be made by Aprilia this afternoon but when MCN contacted...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/November/nov1609-camier-set-to-sign-for-aprilia/?&R=EPI-120190Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:21:00 GMTMotorcycle SportThe WSB season might only have just finished but Shane Byrne is itching to get back on track now that he’s confirmed his deal with Althea Ducati for next year. “I wish I could go and ride the new bike...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/November/nov1609-byrne-eager-to-get-back-on-track/?&R=EPI-120189Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:52:00 GMTMotorcycle SportShane Byrne has signed a deal to join the Althea Ducati squad in next year’s World Superbike championship. As revealed by MCN nearly 24 hours ago, the popular former double British Superbike champion will ride a top spec Ducati 1198 with...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/November/nov1109-Shane-Byrne-poised-to-sign-Altea-Ducat-deal/?&R=EPI-120120Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:12:00 GMTMotorcycle SportFormer Xerox Ducati WSB team boss Davide Tardozzi has told MCN that he is open to offers from other factories to continue his distinguished career as one of the worlds most successful team managers. Tardozzi worked for Ducati as a...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/November/nov0609-Tardozzi-open-to-offers/?&R=EPI-119864Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:07:00 GMTMotorcycle SportNew Alstare Suzuki signing Leon Haslam is currently on his way to Phillip Island in Australia for his second round of testing. Haslam along with team-mate Sylvan Guintoli will get three days of track time around the spectacular Victoria circuit...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/November/nov0609-Haslam-ready-for-second-Suzuki-test/?&R=EPI-119860Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:49:00 GMTMotorcycle SportBritish Superbike champion Leon Camier is still facing an agonising wait to hear if he will be partnering Max Biaggi on the factory Aprilia WSB squad in 2010. Camier rode for the Italian manufacturer at the final two rounds of...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/November/nov0609-Camier-still-waiting-for-Aprilia-decision/?&R=EPI-119858Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:40:00 GMTMotorcycle SportThought you would like these two pictures at Portimao. One, me with Ben Spies and the other caught Nori Haga and Ben Spies shaking hands before commencing battle!http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/November/Ben-Spies-at-Portimao/?&R=EPI-119854Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:18:00 GMTMotorcycle SportMCN has learned that legendary Ducati World Superbike team boss Davide Tardozzi has resigned. Tardozzi has played an influential role in the team’s success having masterminded multiple world championship success with Carl Fogarty, Troy Bayliss, Neil Hodgson and James Toseland.It remains...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/November/Nov5wsbtardozzi/?&R=EPI-119817Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:56:00 GMTMotorcycle SportLeon with his biggest fan Jed at the Ron Haslam Race School. He was a star and had time for everyone.http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/November/Leon--Jed/?&R=EPI-119801Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:51:00 GMTMotorcycle SportAfter 14 rounds in 12 countries across five continents you’d think that the WSB paddock would be ready for a winter break, but after witnessing the two-day test at Portimao I personally can’t wait for the season opener at Phillip...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/November/nov0209-web-blog-portimao-test/?&R=EPI-119697Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:02:00 GMTMotorcycle SportMy son had a great time at Portimao and he blagged a boot from Troy Corser a Kneeslider from JR ,Yukio Kagayama and Eugene Laverty.http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/November/Happiest-guy-in-Portimao-/?&R=EPI-119678Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:02:00 GMTMotorcycle SportAfter14 rounds in 12 countries across five continents you’d think that the WSB paddock would be ready for a winter break, but after witnessing the two day test at Portimao I already can’t wait for the season opener at Phillip...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/October/oct3009-wsb-blog-2010-whos-your-money-on/?&R=EPI-119666Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:28:00 GMTMotorcycle SportJames Toseland made his WSB return in a two day test at Portimao this week. Onboard Ben Spies title winning Yamaha R1, Toseland completed a massive 207 laps and spoke to MCN at the end of day two about his...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/videos/2009/October/oct2909-toseland-portimao-test/?&R=EPI-119623Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:01:00 GMTMotorcycle SportNewly-crowned European Superstock 600 champion Gino Rea has just completed a hugely impressive test aboard Cal Crutchlow's title-winning Yamaha World Supersport R6 at Portimao. The young Londoner’s best lap of 1:46.423 was just a second adrift of the pace set...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/October/oct2909-gino-rea-impressive-on-yamaha/?&R=EPI-119612Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:16:00 GMTMotorcycle SportJonathan Rea picked up where he left off on Tuesday with another accomplished performance onboard the Ten Kate Honda during day two of testing at Portimao. Get all the latest WSB news Having spent the majority of the day at...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/October/oct2909-rea-dominates-second-day-of-test/?&R=EPI-119611Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:42:00 GMTMotorcycle SportJonathan Rea starts the second day of WSB testing in Portimao today in optimistic mood having dominated proceedings on day one. Rea who claimed a double podium in Sunday’s races has shown unrelenting and his lap time set yesterday afternoon was...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/October/oct2809-portimao-test-results/?&R=EPI-119583Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:09:00 GMTMotorcycle SportWorld Supersport Champion Cal Crutchlow wasted no time getting up to speed first time out onboard the factory Yamaha R1 Superbike he will campaign in 2010. The 23 year old Brit immediately logged impressive lap times, but was caught out...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/October/oct2709-crutchlow-fast-despite-crash/?&R=EPI-119570Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:56:00 GMTMotorcycle SportCurrent Tech3 Yamaha MotoGP man, James Toseland made his much highly anticipated return to the WSB paddock today onboard the factory Yamaha R1 this morning. Riding a Superbike for the first time since 2007, Toseland made a steady start as...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/October/oct2709-toseland-makes-yamaha-wsb-debut/?&R=EPI-119569Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:28:00 GMTMotorcycle SportBritain had plenty to celebrate at Portimao on Sunday. Not only was Cal Crutchlow crowned WSS champion, Gino Rea won the European Superstock 600 title. After finishing third in the final race of the year, the 20-year-old finished clinched the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/October/oct2609-gino-rea-takes-superstock-600-title/?&R=EPI-119558Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:48:00 GMTMotorcycle SportCal Crutchlow became Britain's first-ever World Supersport champion in a year that has seen him become hot property in the world of racing. With ten poles and five wins, Crutchlow took the title by seven points after a tactical ride...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/October/oct2609-crutchlow-crowned-supersport-champion/?&R=EPI-119553Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:19:00 GMTMotorcycle SportAt the end of another epic World Superbike season, American rookie Ben Spies clinched the title by just six points from veteran Noriyuki Haga. In a season that was expected to be wide open with countless race winners the year...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/October/oct2609-spies-clinches-wsb-title/?&R=EPI-119551Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:58:00 GMTMotorcycle SportDucati Xerox rider Michel Fabrizio proved victorious in the second of this weekend's World Superbike races at Portimao. Fabrizio's team mate Noriyuki Haga took second making it a 1-2 for the Ducati  Xerox team.     Third place went to Jonathan Rea,...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/October/oct2509-portimao-wsb-race-2-results/?&R=EPI-119540Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:25:00 GMTMotorcycle SportParkalgar Honda rider Eugene Laverty claimed victory in the World Supersport race at Portimao. Turkish rider Kenan Sofuoglu placed second for the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda team, followed by Parkingo Triumph BE1 rider Garry McCoy. Brit and Yamaha rider Cal Crutchlow finished...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/October/oct2509-portimao-wsb-laverty-wins-wss-race/?&R=EPI-119539Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:33:00 GMTMotorcycle SportYamaha WSB rider Ben Spies took victory in the first World Superbike race at Portimao. Brit Jonathan Rea claimed second for the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda team and Aprilia rider Max Biaggi finished 3rd. Shane Byrne finished in 4th place...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2009/October/oct2509-portimao-wsb-spies-wins-race-1/?&R=EPI-119538Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:42:00 GMTMotorcycle Sport