The 2007 Superbike World Championship was the twentieth

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season. The season started on 24 February at Losail and finished on 7 October at Magny-Cours after 13 rounds. The main title contenders were 2004 champion

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on a

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, former

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rider

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on a Suzuki, and

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on a Yamaha. Bayliss spent the season riding a

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, even though production of the 999 had ended in 2006 and the bike had been replaced by the

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. To satisfy

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requirements, Ducati produced 150 limited edition 999 models. The championship was won by

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took on this role in a deal up to and including the 2010 season.

Race calendar and results

:1. – Second race at Silverstone was cancelled due to heavy rain.

Championship standings

Riders' standings

Manufacturers' standings

Entry list

*All entries utilized

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tyres. On 20 March DFX Honda dropped Steve Martin from their rider lineup due to a lack of funds. On 27 March DFX Honda and Steve Martin reached an agreement which saw the rider on track at Donington and from there, on a race by race basis for the next three races.Steve Martin To Race At Donington
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References

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