The FIM Enel MotoE Cup will return to the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto, Le Mans, the TT Circuit Assen, the Red Bull Ring and Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli next season, as well as visit two new tracks: the classic Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello and the KymiRing in Finland.
MotoE will return in 2022 with two new track on the calendar! You can see all the rounds below…
MotoE Offical Test Dates
07-08-09 March – Spain – Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto – 3 days
11-12-13 April – Spain – Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto – 3 days
Offical 2022 MotoE Calendar
30 April-01 May – Spain – Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto – 2 races
14-15 May – France – Le Mans – 2 races
28-29 May – Italy – Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello – 2 races
25-26 June – Netherlands TT Circuit Assen – 2 races
9-10 – July – Finland KymiRing – 2 races
20-21 August – Austria Red Bull Ring – 2 races
03-04 September – San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli – 2 races
It was an amazing weekend for Yamaha in the support divisions with the bLU cRU picking up all championship victories in the 2021 600cc Supersport, 300cc Supersport, R3 Cup and OJC on the Yamaha YZF-R15.
Yamaha Motor Australia in association with YRD, invest heavily in Australian road racing and results like this are a fitting reward for riders, teams and Yamaha who are the driving force at ASBK events around the country.
The 600cc Supersport division came down to a three man, all Yamaha race with Broc Pearson taking a narrow points gap in over rivals Tom Edwards and Max Stauffer. Things got even tighter after race one when Edwards got the race win and closed the gap to just one point between himself and Pearson. It was a one race, winner-take-all shootout, to determine the 2021 champion.
“The 600cc Supersport division came down to a three man, all Yamaha race with Broc Pearson taking a narrow points gap in over rivals Tom Edwards and Max Stauffer.”
Edwards was in the lead, Pearson snatched it from him, Edwards fought back, Pearson grabbed it again and then in the waning moments of the race, Edwards made another huge lunge, but was .05 of a second short at the finish, giving Pearson a hard fought and well-earned championship victory. Max Stauffer finished third in the championship.
The 300cc Supersport wasn’t anywhere near as intense with Ben Baker entering the final round with a very comfortable margin over his rivals. Baker had built his lead via race smarts and race victories when it mattered, and he needed nothing more than to grab a handful of points at the final round to take the 2021 championship.
Despite not finishing race two, he still won the championship by nearly 30 points. In second place was Reece Oughtred and third was Zac Johnson.
Ben Baker made it a real weekend to remember as he also topped the podium in the Yamaha R3 Cup. Like the 300cc Supersport, Baker had dominated the opening rounds to build up a sizeable lead and he kept the throttle on in the final round to score a third-place finish on the day and lock in another championship for 2021. Baker finished well clear of Glenn Nelson in second and Cameron Dunker in third.
Cameron Swain is the 2021 OJR-R15 champion. This class has proven to be real winner not just for the riders but Australian road racing that has been crying out for an entry level category to attract new, young riders to the sport. Yamaha and YRD have been the main players behind the scenes getting this class up and running and it now has shown itself to be a genuine breeding ground for talented riders to show case their skills.
Swain was a convincing winner in the series, finishing well clear of Ryan Larkin and Levi Russo.
“Congratulations to all our Yamaha competitors on a tough and challenging 2021 racing season. It was please to see that despite the Covid issues we all faced, Yamaha riders and teams continued to show up and race at ASBK events. These championship class wins, combined with our strong showing in the Superbike class and the Manufacturers Cup all points to a successful season for Yamaha.”
“A special congratulations are in order for Broc, Ben and Cameron who won their respective classes. Championships are never easy to win, and we hope the riders and teams enjoyed their success and will use it as a platform for a bigger and better 2022 season,” said YRD’s John Redding.
It was an exhilarating weekend for Aussie racing fans as the ASBK Descended upon The Bend Motorsport park for the 2021 Season Finale which saw Wayne Maxwell win the championship and Miller jump on the podium! Check out all the best shots from the Superbike class below…
The Bend Motorsport Park, Adelaide, Australia. 3 December, 2021.
Alpinestars are not only an important part of the safety sector, their continued support of racing helps the sport grow even further.
Jack Miller. Pic: Optikal
Jack Miller. Pic: Optikal
The Bend Motorsport Park, Adelaide, Australia. 3 December, 2021. Josh Hook
Oli Bayliss, The Bend
This is great news for racing fans and the sport as a whole. ASBK will continue to regain popularity as it becomes more accessible for fans.
Yanni Shaw hard ont he bbrakes.
Daniel Falzon
Daniel Falzon, Pic: Optikal
The Bend Motorsport Park, Adelaide, Australia. 3 December, 2021.
The Bend Motorsport Park, Adelaide, Australia. 3 December, 2021.
The Bend Motorsport Park, Adelaide, Australia. 3 December, 2021.
The Bend Motorsport Park, Adelaide, Australia. 3 December, 2021.
Jack Miller had problems getting off the line all weekend. Pic: Optikal
Alpinestars has announced their continuing support of the Superbike class for the 2022 season.
Jack Miller put on an awesome show for fans at the ASBK finale. Pic: Optikal
mi-bike Insurance has been an important part of the ASBK series for years now. They have signed to be the title sponsor again in 2022.
ASBK Talem Bend Maxwell and Miller. Pic: Optikal
Jack Miller. Pic: Optikal
Miller will be back again, giving Australia’s top riders a run for their money on an unfamiliar machine!
Jack Miller. Pic: Optikal
Jack Miller. Pic: Optikal
The 2022 season will run over eight rounds, with the opening round this weekend at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit from February 25-27 proudly presented by Spokes.com.au
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Valentino Rossi retires.
VR46 fans say farewell to The GOAT
An emotional moment for the Aussie after an up and down season.
2021 MotoGP World Champion, Fabio Quartararo.
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ASBK fans from all over the world can enjoy all the live racing action from the comfort of their own home this weekend from the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul Grand Finale at The Bend Motorsport Park.
ASBK will be heading back to The Bend for the first time since 2019 in a season final spectacular.
ASBK TV’s official Free-to-Air broadcast partner SBS have stepped up to provide ASBK fans the opportunity to catch the livestream action from Saturday via their exclusive broadcast platform SBS On-Demand so you wont miss a drop of action.
SBS has long been the home of great motorsport and in 2021 they have again provided ASBK race fans with both Live Free-to-Air coverage and the opportunity to catch all the action via SBS On-Demand after each round. At no cost to join, ASBK fans simply need to subscribe to SBS On-Demand.
The Grand Finale will be spectacular, with Jack Miller flying in to compete with Australia’s best riders…
The ASBK Championship comes to massive conclusion on Sunday and ASBK TV have all the angles covered with Free-to-Air coverage on SBS HD, SBS On-Demand or via Fox Sports Australia from 12.30pm – 3.30pm (Australian Central Daylight Times).
New Zealand race fans can catch the action on Sky Sport NZ who continue to broadcast every round of ASBK to fans across the ditch. From the comfort of home, or on mobile devices, SBS will provide free to air coverage, and Fox Sports Australia and Sky Sport NZ will ensure pay TV viewers won’t miss a minute of the action.
You will also be able to stream all of the racing from the offical ASBK TV on Sunday….
Live race coverage will include the Alpinestars Superbike, Motorsports TV Supersport, Dunlop Supersport 300, Yamaha Finance R3 Cup and the bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup, plus race fans will get no shortage of behind the scenes features.
Fans across the nation and around the world can also go to www.asbk.com.au and watch up to the live ASBK TV Live Stream on Sunday. Exclusive Live telecast of the Grand Finale of the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul, can be seen:
Saturday 4th December
ASBK Livestream Telecast 10.30am – 5.00pm (ACDT = SA time)
Exclusive telecast on SBS On-Demand
Sunday 5th December
ASBK Live TV Telecast 12.30pm – 3.30pm (ACDT = SA time)
SBS HD
Fox Sports Australia
Sky Sport NZ
SBS On-Demand
Sunday 5th December
ASBK Livestream Telecast 9.30am – 4.00pm (ACDT = SA time)
Jack Miller has confirmed that he will compete in the final round of the Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK). Miller will return to Australia after the last round of the MotoGP Championship in Valencia and will travel to South Australia in order to compete at The Bend Motorsport Park on the 3rd – 5th December.
With two Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix cancelled over recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, racing fans will finally be able to see and cheer the Australian hero on home soil.
Competing on board the 2021 Ducati Panigale V4 R, Jack Miller will line up aside fellow Australian Ducati Riders Oli Bayliss, Mike Jones and Wayne Maxwell across the two races over the course of the event.
Jack confirmed his participation in a statement “I am really excited to be able to have this opportunity and race the final round of Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK). I would love to say a massive thank you to the guys at Ducati for allowing me this opportunity amidst our busy testing schedule.
Jack has had a ripper on a season with the Ducati Lenovo team but he hasn’t had the chance to rider in front of an Aussie crowd since 2019.
“To go and race in front of the Australian fans is a massive privilege and honour. Thank you the team at ASBK and Motorcycling Australia for their support at such short notice. I am also thankful to Ben Henry from DesmoSport Ducati for his help in the organisation. As you can imagine it has not been easy to try and organise everthing from the other side of the world at such short notice, having Ben and Matty Macalpine there to help me organise most things, has been very easy. I am very excited to be able to race in front of the Australian fans at least one time this year, it is going to be fantastic. I look forward to seeing everyone there!”
Motorcycling Australia CEO, Peter Doyle, said he was ecstatic to have Jack Miller joining the Grand Finale of the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul.
The final round will be open to spectators and with travel restrictions set to ease for South Australia over coming weeks, this event will be a must see for motorcycle racing fans.
“Having Australian MotoGP sensation Jack Miller compete in the ASBK is further testament to the tough and highly competitive nature of our ASBK Championship which is one of the best national superbike championships in the world,” Mr Doyle said.
“Australian race fans have been starved of on track MotoGP action here for two years due to COVID, but to now have their Aussie hero in Jack Miller come home and race ASBK, we are sure fans will flock to the ASBK Grand Finale at The Bend in South Australia.”
If you’re in South Australia, be sure to get down to The Bend to see some of the greatest Australian racing talent battle it out on a world class track…
The ASBK Grand Finale will operate under a COVIDSafe Plan in accordance with SA Government regulations, and all interstate travellers, volunteers and race fans will be required to be double vaccinated for entry into South Australia. For those fans who are unable to be trackside, you can catch all the fantastic action through the ASBK TV partners SBS, FOXSPORTS Australia, Sky Sport NZ and via ASBK TV Live Stream.
The mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul will make a long anticipated and welcome return to the picturesque South Downs region and Morgan Park Raceway in 2022.
The event returning to the SBK calendar in 2022 is a major step towards a complete and varied Championship and for Motorcycling Australia CEO Peter Doyle, it is an event not to be missed.
“Our ASBK competitors and fans love coming to Morgan Park, thanks to the support of Southern Downs Council, we’re raring to put on a show!” Mr Doyle said. “The build up to this event has been long, but we will be there in 2022 to do our part to boost and showcase the entire region. We will have three days of jam-packed ASBK Championship racing at Morgan Park Raceway with our elite classes in action, guaranteeing fans a spectacular racing festival in a beautiful region that offers wonderful hospitality and tourism.”
Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi said the return of the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance ASBK Championship presented by Motul would be a major highlight to the region’s exciting events calendar.
The mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul will be at Morgan Park Raceway from 5-7 August, 2022.
“Warwick is known in the racing circles as the Horsepower Capital of Australia and after the unfortunate cancellation of last year’s mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul, we are particularly excited to welcome the iconic event back to the region in 2022,” Mayor Pennisi said. “By hosting this event in our backyard, our region will clock-up additional kudos to attract other major events to the Southern Downs.”
“The economic benefits of hosting a round of the Championship to our region can’t be under-valued, and as motorsport enthusiasts flock to the region to watch world-class riders roar around Morgan Park Raceway, we relish the opportunity to showcase the Southern Downs as the ideal destination to live, work, play and stay.”
Be sure to check out all the action at The Bend this weekend for the 2021 season finale…
The mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul will be at Morgan Park Raceway from 5-7 August, 2022.
Keep up to date with the latest news on the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul, via their website and following ASBK on Facebook and Instagram.
Metzeler know you’re going to be wearing through those knee sliders when you’re on their tyres, they’re so confident that they’re giving away a free pair of knee sliders with selected tyre purchases. This deal wont last long so if you need new hoops, now’s the time to jump on it!
Need new hoops and new knee sliders? Look no further than Metzeler. They are giving away free pairs of knee sliders when you buy a set of Racetec Slick, Racetec RR or Sportec M9-RR tyres!
Metzeler has something special just for Australian sports and track day riders. They know that using their tyres on your bikes means your knee sliders can wear out faster with all of that grip! So for limited time, when you buy a set of Racetec Slick, Racetec RR or Sportec M9-RR, you can score a set of Metzeler knee sliders free of charge. So, you can get your knee down on the new hoops
Limited time only. Sliders are available to claim for Australian store purchases of a set of Racetec Slick, Racetec RR or Sportec M9-RR tyres through participating, authorised Metzeler dealers only. For further details click here!
The SHOEI Neotec II is a premium Sports Touring helmet with the versatility to excel no matter where your next journey takes you. The convenience of a two-in-one “flip-up” helmet with next-level aerodynamics and ventilation are available in new “Jaunt” colours!
Shoei have three new colours in the Neotec II range. Keeping you safe and making you look fresh at the same time!
An internal flip down sun-visor, and the ability to seamlessly integrate with the Sena SRL2 Communication System makes the Neotec II the pinnacle of modular helmet design with no-compromise to full face protection.
The Neotec II has a new ventilation system with inlets at the upper head and chin area, as well as outlets at the back, dramatically improving ventilation. The aerodynamics are also improved back in 2018, making it what Shoei claim to be one of the quietest touring helmets on the market today.
RRP JAUNT Graphic – $1199.90
The new colours will be landing in stores this month!
Available in sizes XXS – XXL
There is now an integrated spoiler, integrated vortex generator and new aero deflector chin spoiler. The cheek pads include a noise isolator for maximum noise reduction and comfort, while the interior is completely removable and washable. The leather chin strap is also wider, to further block excess airflow and wind noise. The visor is 3D-molded (CNS-3) and offers extra wide vision and great sealing.
Click here to see the latest Shoei catalogue from McLoed Accessories here. The Shoei Neotec II Jaunt will be landing in stores this month for an RRP of $1199.90. Available in sizes XXS – XXL.
To celebrate the legendary MotoGP career of the biggest star to grace the sport, Yamaha has produced a special R1 GYTR VR46 Tribute, designed with unique spec’s, to give to the nine-time world champion for the many successful years spent at the pinnacle of racing…
Yamaha have built Valentino Rossi a special edition VR46 R1. Equiped with a heap of special parts to honour one of the greatest riders in MotoGP history…
Having made his debut 26 years ago, Rossi rose to become the most prominent figure in MotoGP history, producing some of the most mesmerising and memorable performances that influenced and inspired an entirely new generation of motorcycle racing stars.
To commemorate his illustrious achievements, which included nine world championship titles across the MotoGP, 250cc and 125cc classes, 115 wins, and 235 podiums over 425 race starts, Yamaha have built this unique R1, donning a special livery produced by Aldo Drudi, Valentino Rossi’s long-time helmet designer and friend.
Aldo Drudi has designed the livery…
… his long time friend and designer to his famous helmets.
The R1 GYTR VR46 sports upcoming 2022 GYTR spec parts and unique features that are all a direct result of Yamaha’s WorldSBK development, which helped Yamaha achieve the 2021 WorldSBK Triple Crown, culminating in the highest spec R1 GYTR ever produced for track day usage. A special gift that the Tavullia legend will have the opportunity to enjoy at the Misano circuit soon.
“The R1 GYTR VR46 sports upcoming 2022 GYTR spec parts and unique features that are all a direct result of Yamaha’s WorldSBK development.”
A carbon-fibre fairing kit and full carbon rear sub-frame have been produced, with the tank capacity increased to 22L, all designed with weight saving in mind. The Brembo brakes have been developed for incredible stopping power, while the high performance ECU REX 140 Marelli produces world class power delivery. The full list of the special parts coming from WorldSBK Championship winning experience is listed below, and are additional to the GYTR parts such as the Ohlins suspension and GYTR front and rear sprockets.
Carbon-fibre rear subframe.
Ohlins shock.
Akrapovic exhaust.
Steering dampener.
The R1 GYTR VR46 Tribute was given to Valentino Rossi for the One More Lap event at EICMA 2021, which the Italian star attended for the first time, as Yamaha pay tribute to VR46 and his historic legacy. The R1 GYTR VR46 Tribute was built with carefully selected parts which, among others, include the following:
From the 2022 GYTR catalogue:
GYTR Electronic throttle
GYTR Slipper Clutch
GYTR Head Gasket
GYTR Radiator Kit
GYTR Air Funnel Set
GYTR Handlebar Set
GYTR Handlebar Switches
GYTR Front Brake Protector
GYTR Adjustable Rear Set
GYTR Akrapovic Factory Line System
GYTR Marchesini Wheel Set
VR46 Livery.
Special start up screen.
Marchesini Wheel Set
VR46 Seat
Special parts from WorldSBK development:
22 L Factory Fuel Tank
Full Carbon Rear Subframe
Underslung Swingarm Assy
Adjustable Triple Clamp Kit (Offset adjustable 22.5mm x 27mm)
