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Crescent Suzuki GSX-R1000 WSB replica

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Suzuki has unveiled a limited edition World Superbike race replica. Based on the GSX-R1000, just 25 examples are going to be produced.

BMW withdrawing from World Superbikes

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BMW Motorrad has announced that its factory participation in the FIM Superbike World Championship will cease from the end of the 2013 season.

Honda WSB team launch

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Honda has unveiled its works team for the 2011 World Superbike championship . The announcement of Castrol as title sponsor means the return to a very familiar colour scheme for the pair of CBR1000RR Fireblade bikes, which will be ridden by Jonathan Rea and Ruben Xaus. As in recent years, Honda has entrusted Dutch concern Ten Kate Racing with running the factory WSB team. First thing on the Castrol Honda agenda is a two day testing session at the Motorland Aragón circuit in Spain later this week. The 2011 WSB season comprises thirteen rounds with Phillip Island, Australia hosting the opening race on 27 February.