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World Superbike Rider Bios

Read about your favorite World Superbike riders like Noriyuki Haga, James Toseland and more, on the Motorcycle USA World Superbike rider bio page.
World Superbike Racer Bios
John Hopkins
Since he campaigned the 2002 MotoGP Championship as a rookie, John Hopkins has competed with a variety of classes and teams. Now, the American returns to World Superbike with Crescent Suzuki in search of his first world title. Read more on the John Hopkins racer bio page.
Leon Haslam
Son of the legendary Ron Haslam, Leon Haslam is poised to make his own mark on motorcycle racing history as a leading contender for the World Superbike Championship. Read more on the Leon Haslam bio page for career highlights, pictures, and news.
Carlos Checa
Carlos Checa's first 500GP victory came at Catalunya, ahead of GP legend, Mick Doohan. A long Grand Prix career ensued, with Checa currently contesting the World Superbike championship. Learn more on the Carlos Checa bio page.
Eugene Laverty
Following a successful stint in World Supersport which included back-to-back runner-up finishes, Eugene Laverty is quickly building a reputation in the premier world championship. Learn more about the Irishman on the Eugene Laverty bio page.
Jonathan Rea
One of the numerous crossovers to World SBK from the British Superbike series, Jonathan Rea will be leading the Castrol Honda charge once again in 2012. Learn more about Jonathan Rea on the Jonathan Rea bio page.
Marco Melandri
A multi-GP winner, Marco Melandri is getting his carrer back on track after finishing runner-up during his debut season in the 2011 World Superbike series. Read more on the Marco Melandri bio page.
Leon Camier
Former British Superbike champion Leon Camier is moving to Crescent Suzuki to continue his campaign in the 2012 World SBK series aboard a GSX-R1000. Learn more on the Leon Camier bio page.
Michel Fabrizio
Since leaving Ducati Xerox in 2010 Michel Fabrizio has struggled finding results in World Superbike, but the Italian aims to rekindle his former success with BMW in 2012. Learn more on Motorcycle USA's Michel Fabrizio bio page for career highlights, pictures, and news.
Sylvain Guintoli
A former MotoGP rider and British Superbike competitor, Sylvain Guintoli turns his sights on the World SBK championship again with the Liberty Ducati team. Read more on the Sylvain Guintoli bio page.
Tom Sykes
Tom Sykes came achingly close to winning the 2012 World Superbike championship, falling short by just half a point. He returns in 2013 to try for the title with Kawasaki once again. Read more on the Tom Sykes bio page.
Hiroshi Aoyama
Hiroshi Aoyama gave World Superbike a shot in 2012 and after a disappointing showing will return to MotoGP in 2013. Check out Motorcycle USA's Hiroshi Aoyama bio page for career highlights, pictures, and news.
Jakub Smrz
Jakub Smrz's 2012 World Superbike campaign was cut short when he left Liberty Racing with three rounds remaining in the season. Check out Motorcycle USA's Jakub Smrz bio page for career highlights, pictures, and news.
Chaz Davies
After making a name for himself in the 125 MotoGP series, Chaz Davies has become a well-known fixture in the World Supersport Championship.
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Troy Bayliss
Troy Bayliss had emerged as one of the most dominant riders the World Superbike championship has ever seen and has established him self as a legend in the series. Read more about Bayliss on the Troy Bayliss bio page.
Neil Hodgson
Neil Hodgson is a veteran of many different championships with a british super bike and world superbike titles under his belt. Read more about Hodgson's racing career on the Neil Hodgson bio page.
James Toseland
A two-time World Superbike champion, James Toseland's career spanned both MotoGP and SBK before his retirement in 2011. Read more about King James on Motorcycle USA's James Toseland bio page.
Noriyuki Haga
The Samurai of Slide. "Nitro" Noriyuki Haga started with a pocket bike and from there, the rest is history. Learn more about Noriyuki Haga on Motorcycle USA's Noriyuki Haga bio page.
Troy Corser
Former SBK champ and most experienced rider in the paddock today, Troy Corser has earned the title Mr. Superpole due to his amazing qualifying performances. Learn more about the Aussie on the Troy Corser bio page.
Max Biaggi
Love him or hate him, Max Biaggi is one of the more popular road-racers in the world today. A long-time GP villian, Biaggi now campaigns in World Superbike. Learn more about the Roman Emperor on the Max Biaggi bio page.
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