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2010 Silverstone Superbike World Championship Round
The 2010 Silverstone Superbike World Championship round was the tenth round of the 2010 Superbike World Championship season. It took place on the weekend of July 30–August 1, 2010 at Silverstone. Results Superbike race 1 classification Superbike race 2 classification Supersport race classification {, class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;" ! Pos ! No ! Rider ! Bike ! Laps ! Time ! Grid ! Points , - ! 1 , 50 , Eugene Laverty , Honda CBR600RR , 16 , 34:35.068 , 1 , 25 , - ! 2 , 54 , Kenan Sofuoglu , Honda CBR600RR , 16 , +0.220 , 2 , 20 , - ! 3 , 4 , Gino Rea , Honda CBR600RR , 16 , +12.451 , 6 , 16 , - ! 4 , 7 , Chaz Davies , Triumph Daytona 675 , 16 , +13.683 , 9 , 13 , - ! 5 , 127 , Robbin Harms , Honda CBR600RR , 16 , +13.839 , 5 , 11 , - ! 6 , 117 , Miguel Praia , Honda CBR600RR , 16 , +15.699 , 12 , 10 , - ! 7 , 14 , Matthieu Lagrive , Triumph Daytona 675 , 16 , +16.709 , 11 , 9 , - ! 8 , 25 , David ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silverstone Circuit
Silverstone Circuit is a motor racing circuit in England, near the Northamptonshire villages of Towcester, Silverstone and Whittlebury. It is the home of the British Grand Prix, which it first hosted as the 1948 British Grand Prix. The 1950 British Grand Prix at Silverstone was the first race in the newly created World Championship of Drivers. The race rotated between Silverstone, Aintree and Brands Hatch from 1955 to 1986, but settled permanently at the Silverstone track in 1987. The circuit also hosts the British round of the MotoGP series. On 30 September 2004, British Racing Drivers' Club president Jackie Stewart announced that the British Grand Prix would not be included on the 2005 provisional race calendar and, if it were, would probably not occur at Silverstone. However, on 9 December an agreement was reached with former Formula One rights holder Bernie Ecclestone ensuring that the track would host the British Grand Prix until 2009 after which Donington Park would be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carlos Checa
Carlos Checa Carrera (born 15 October 1972) is a Spanish former professional motorcycle road racer and winner of the 2011 Superbike World Championship. After racing in 500 cc and MotoGP for over a decade, mostly on Honda and Yamaha machinery with and without full manufacturer support, he moved to the Superbike World Championship on a Honda for . He has two Grand Prix victories. He has a younger brother, David Checa, also a motorcycle racer who competed in the Superbike World Championship for . Career 125cc, 250cc, 500cc & MotoGP World Championship Born in Barcelona, Spain, Checa made his debut in 125cc and 250cc motorcycle racing in for Honda. In , he moved up to the Blue Riband 500cc class as a replacement for Alberto Puig, a fellow Spaniard who broke both his legs in a horrifying crash in France. Checa shocked the paddock by being on the pace and nearly winning the Barcelona race. He continued with the team until 1998, the year he suffered near fatal injuries with a cra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is a motorcycle in the Ninja sport bike series from the Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki, the successor to the Ninja ZX-9R. It was originally released in 2004 and has been updated and revised throughout the years. It combines an ultra-narrow chassis, low weight, and radial brakes. In 2004 and 2005 the ZX-10R won ''Best Superbike'' from '' Cycle World'' magazine, and the international Masterbike competition. Components Engine Kawasaki engineers used a stacked design for a liquid-cooled, inline four-cylinder engine. The crankshaft axis, input shaft, and output shaft of the Ninja ZX-10R engine are positioned in a triangular layout to reduce engine length, while the high-speed generator is placed behind the cylinder bank to reduce engine width. With a bore and stroke of , the ZX-10R engine's one-piece cylinder, and crankcase assembly reduces weight and increases rigidity. The DOHC are machined from Chromoly steel, built for strength; four valves per cyli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Sykes
Tom Sykes (born 19 August 1985 in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England) is a professional motorcycle racer who has competed in World Superbike Championship since . For 2022, Sykes re-joins his former team Paul Bird Motorsport riding a Ducati in British Superbikes.BSB: Tom Sykes returns alongside Josh Brookes at MCE Ducati '''', 4 March 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2022 Following his fourth place finish in 2018, Sykes left the Kawasaki factory racing team and raced BMWs for |
Rubén Xaus
Rubén Xaus (born 18 February 1978 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain) is a retired motorcycle road racer. During his career he competed in both the Superbike World Championship and the MotoGP. He is nicknamed ' Spider-Man', as his lanky frame leads him to hang over the bike in an unusual way. Early years His father, who competed in amateur mountain bicycle races, gave Xaus his first motorcycle at the age of five, a Montesa 25cc. Aged 14 he was racing dirt-bikes, but his father convinced him to turn his attentions towards road racing. Xaus took part in the 125cc Catalan Championship, the 125cc Solo Moto Criterium, and that same year he took victory in the 80cc Catalonia Supermoto Championship. In 1994 he competed in the Open Ducados Supersport series in Spain – finishing 17th place, improving to third the following year. In 1995 he entered the FIM Thunderbike trophy and contested four 250cc Grand Prix. Xaus finished sixth in Thunderbike in 1996, moving to World Supersport in 1997 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Brookes
Joshua Brookes (born 28 April 1983 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia) is a professional motorcycle road racing, road racer with experience of Superbike and Supersport racing, both domestically and internationally. In 2020, he raced in the British Superbike Championship aboard a Ducati Panigale where he won his second British title, followed by a sixth finish in the 2021 championship. For 2022, Brookes remains with the same team, renamed as Paul Bird Motorsport, MCE Ducati. Career Early career In 2004 he won the World Supersport round at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Philip Island as a wild card,Parkes Fourth as Wildcard Brookes Takes Aussie Win honda.com before a serious crash ruined his year. He returned to win Australia's Superbike racing, Superbike and Supersport World Championship, S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorenzo Lanzi
Lorenzo Lanzi (born October 26, 1981 in Cesena, Italy) is a professional motorcycle racer most known for competing in the Superbike World championship. He currently competes in the CIV Superbike Championship aboard a . He first started racing in 1996 at the age of 15 in the Italian 125 Sport class, winning the title two years later before moving up to 125GP in the Italian and European championships. In he moved to [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noriyuki Haga
is a Japanese former professional Motorcycle sport, motorcycle racer. He won 43 world championship superbike races during a 25 year racing career, making him one of the most accomplished competitors never to have won a Superbike World Championship. Haga was the runner-up in the championship three times and, four times finished in third place. His 43 victories ranks fourth all time in the history of the Superbike World Championship behind Jonathan Rea, Carl Fogarty and Troy Bayliss. Haga ranks fourth behind Troy Corser, Tom Sykes and Jonathan Rea in career World Superbike race starts with 313. He last competed in the 2018 CIV Supersport 600 Championship, aboard a Yamaha YZF-R6. Career Early career Haga started his racing career by competing in the All Japan Road Race Championship, Japanese Superbike Championship in 1993, riding a Ducati bike. He then moved to Yamaha Motor Company, Yamaha in 1995, and won the championship with Yamaha in 1997. During his stint with Yamaha in Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jakub Smrž
Jakub 'Kuba' Smrž (born 7 April 1983 in České Budějovice, Czechoslovakia) is a professional motorcycle road racer. He currently competes in the Superbike World Championship, aboard a Yamaha YZF-R1. For 2017 and 2018 he rode a BMW S1000RR in the British Superbike Championship, but in June 2018 he suffered a serious shoulder injury when guest-riding for Czech BMW team Mercury Racing in the Oschersleben eight-hour event in Germany. Luke Hedger rode Smrž' machine in his absence. For 2015 Smrž was contracted to ride a Ducati Panigale in the British Superbike Championship for Moto Rapido Racing, but after a crash and injury in the fourth round at Snetterton, was replaced mid-season by John Hopkins. For the last three races of 2015, Smrž was drafted-in by Shaun Muir Racing to compete aboard a Yamaha YZF-R1. Career He first entered the 125cc World Championship in . He was 17th overall in , then divided his time between 125cc and the 250cc championships in . He remained in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sylvain Guintoli
Sylvain Guintoli (born 24 June 1982 in Montélimar) is a French professional motorcycle racer. He was FIM World Superbike Champion in 2014. He is contracted to the Suzuki MotoGP team as a test rider with occasional race entries, as a wild card or replacement rider. In 2017, he competed in the British Superbike Championship with the new Suzuki GSX-R1000. He spent the early years of his career in 250cc Grand-Prix World Championship on private bikes. He was a 500cc 2 stroke test rider for Yamaha and made a single MotoGP start in 2002. Best MotoGP rookie in 2007 for Yamaha, he raced for Ducati MotoGP in 2008. After a serious leg injury in 2009, he recovered and became World Superbike Champion in 2014 for Aprilia. In 2021 he was the winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race on Suzuki together with Xavier Simeon and Gregg Black, followed by the Bol d'Or and finally the Championship. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Max Neukirchner
Max Neukirchner (born 20 April 1983 in Stollberg, East Germany) is a professional motorcycle racer currently competing in the Endurance FIM World Championship aboard a Yamaha YZF-R1. Career Supersport & Superbike World Championship In he competed in the Supersport World Championship riding for Klaffi Honda, finishing the season ranked 9th with 63 points. For , Neukirchner, along with the Klaffi Honda team, moved to the Superbike World Championship. He got a 3rd place podium finish at Phillip Island (but broke his hand at the next round in Valenciabr> and finished the season 12th with 123 points. He looked set to remain with Klaffi Honda in but the ride eventually went to Alex Barros. Klaffi wasn't able to find the money to run a second bike for Neukirchner and he was left without a ride. He joined Pedercini Ducati but after a poor first half of the season Neukirchner and Pedercini announced their split. Neukirchner went on to replace Fabien Foret at Alstare Eng. Corona Extra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BMW S1000RR
BMW S1000RR is a race oriented sport bike initially made by BMW Motorrad to compete in the 2009 Superbike World Championship, that is now in commercial production. It was introduced in Munich in April 2008, and is powered by a four-cylinder engine redlined at 14,200 rpm. BMW made 1,000 S1000RRs in 2009 to satisfy World Superbike homologation requirements, but expanded production for commercial sale of the bike in 2010. It has a standard anti-lock braking system, with an optional electronic traction control. As of 2016, it has a wet weight of , and produces at 13,500 rpm. With to the rear wheel, it was the most powerful motorcycle in the class on the dyno. History 2009–2011 The S1000RR was released in 2009 and was considered the best-equipped sport bike in the ''1000 cc'' category, and with a bore and stroke of , it also had the biggest bore in its class. The bike came factory fitted with ABS and dynamic traction control, a first for road-going supe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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