With three testing weekends completed in 2024 the world superbike championship field has the first testing event of 2025 this weekend at Circuito de Jerez in Spain starting tomorrow afternoon. In many ways this testing event will be a first look at the bikes in 2025 and will help the riders see where they stand in the ranks. Of note, bimota returns to the series in a partnership with Kawasaki Racing Team. Team Manager Guim Roda offered some thoughts on the direction he wants to take the team this year.
“Here we are on the eve of the first track session of 2025. Everybody involved is very excited to start again. Is nice to stay home and recharge the batteries, of course, but people in racing need action, so all of them have a big motivation to get back to the racetracks”, Roda said.” The riders have been working hard in preparing themselves. All of those inside the team are making preparations to the KB998 Rimini machinery to be ready to go testing in Jerez.
We are still preparing many items and it is a very tough job to have everything ready for Australia. We know that all our suppliers are working at 110% and we are all very committed to have the items ready, as far as possible. I am very curious to see the potential of the KB998 Rimini at this next test, especially with more bikes on track as they start to warm up their engines for the first round at Phillip Island.”
Alex Lowes Offers His Thoughts on The Gaps between Testing Events
Lowes said, Alex Lowes (BbKRT Rider): “I’m looking forward to getting back on the bike after what is, in reality, quite a short winter break nowadays. We do not have much time off in WorldSBK, what with testing going into late November and then starting again at the end of January. It has been good not so switch off too much – and I have enjoyed some time with my family. I have been working really hard on myself during the winter. Last season was a good one but I know that I need to improve a lot if I want to make a step forward.
I have tried to analyze last season to see where I can improve and what I can do better this year. That’s from my side. From the bike side I am excited to see the evolution that the guys from bimota have brought. I know Pere and all the guys in my side of the team have been working hard to use the vital information we gathered at the end of last year. We are getting closer to race time, and there will be more of our rivals on track at this test. We may get a bit more of an understanding of where we stack up. I cannot wait to get to work.”
Remaining 2025 World Superbike Testing Events
22nd and 23rd January – Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto
28th and 29th January – Autodromo Internacional do Algarve
17th and 18th February – Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit