The quest for speed intensifies as World Superbike racing improves the breed (Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine)
With the World Superbike Championship celebrating its 25th year in 2012, it is an ideal time to reflect on the profound influence the series has had on the development of the everyday motorcycle. The production-based World Superbike Championship Series is now unquestionably the most important global race series in terms of influencing buyer decision of sports motorcycles and performance accessories but as our research shows, it appears to be even more influential than that. Statistics sourced from lap-times and speed traps over the last decade indicate the rapid rate road-going sports motorcycles are improving racetrack laptimes. Indeed, today's showroom models on road tires, are now quicker than the fastest factory superbikes of just five years ago. .. Continue Reading The quest for speed intensifies as World Superbike racing improves the breed **Section:** Motorcycles **Tags:** Bimota, BMW, Competition, Ducati, Honda, Japan, Kawasaki, MotoGP, Motorcycles, MV Agusta, Production, Prototype, Racing, Superbike, Suspension, Suzuki, Yamaha **Related Articles:** * Suzuki GSX-R1000 takes season superstock opener * The quest for speed intensifies as World Superbike racing improves the breed * European motorcycles edge ahead of Japanese at Cathedral of Speed * First North American electric superbike race a ...
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