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Alvaro Bautista isn’t giving up: “We’ve got ideas, I’m in better shape”

Two-time Superbike World Champion Alvaro Bautista believes that the serious foot injury he sustained in mid-May will no longer hamper him at the Donington races – but he has some catching up to do.

Supersport manufacturers are opting for larger engine capacities – Triumph is set to follow suit in 2027

With the ‘Next Generation Rules’, the Supersport World Championship has adapted to the market, where customers are increasingly demanding bikes with larger engine capacities. Triumph is now responding to this trend as well.

Ducati Panigale V4R: Fascinating insights into the art of fast riding

After years without electronic aids in the British Superbike Championship, Tommy Bridewell had to completely overhaul his riding style. Now the Ducati rider explains what really matters.

Ducati reward: 19-year-old US talent on the Desmosedici and factory Panigale!

Kayla Yaakov turned heads at Misano with a test ride on the Ducati factory bikes ridden by Marc Marquez and Nicolo Bulega. Her compatriot Garrett Gerloff believes she has what it takes to make it in Europe.

Suzuki GSX-8R held back: Sportbike victories now virtually impossible

The new World Sportbike Championship has quickly become a crowd favourite thanks to its thrilling races. However, the search for the best compromise in the balance system is still ongoing.

Lucy Michel: Racing and 40-hour weeks are hard to reconcile

Lucy Michel hasn’t really got going in this season’s Women’s World Championship (WorldWCR). After finishing 16th and 17th in previous years, the rider from the Ore Mountains is currently only 24th in the standings.

Could Nicolò Bulega (Ducati) win on any bike? Not on a Bimota

The 2026 Superbike World Championship is being dominated by Ducati star Nicolò Bulega like no rider before him. Is it down to the Italian, or is it the bike? That’s the question Bimota’s rivals are asking themselves too.

Suzuka victory with Honda lifts Jonathan Rea’s spirits after a difficult spell at Yamaha

Jonathan Rea led the Honda works team to a prestigious victory at the Suzuka 8 Hours, defeating his former employer Yamaha of all teams – Rea made a slight dig at them after the win.

Synergies at Ducati: World Superbike data accelerates MotoGP development

In the 2027 season, MotoGP will switch to Pirelli tyres. Ducati is gaining a valuable head start in this regard – thanks to the long-standing experience of its Superbike department.