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.
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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'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.
After making a name for himself in the 125 MotoGP series, Chaz Davies has become a well-known fixture in the World Supersport Championship.