2024 WSBK

[MonkeyButtRides]

I'm very excited for WSBK in 2024. There are the obvious big changes with Rea on the Yamaha and StopRak going to BMW. Does Rea have anything left in him, can he get the Yamaha to work for him? Can StopRak make the BMW and regular weekend podium threat? Will the new combined weight rule slow Bautista and the Ducati down the long straights?

There are also some new riders joining the superbike class, IDK but I'm more excited about WSBK the last few years then MotoGP.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

I haven’t watched them enough to recall many names, not since the AMA days with Ben Spies, and Is someone actually named StopRak? Which brands aren’t in the field?

 

[ROADTOAD1340]

World Superbikes , the best bike racing on the planet , followed by BSB and Northwest Racing . The talent and the respect for fellow riders just amazes me , they are true champions . I agree with you Monkey , bring on next seasons WSB .

 

[Berteric.]

Hopefully next year's championship will be a bit more open. It will be necessary to keep Bautista in check, otherwise he will be unstoppable. Rea will be good, but not a winner. Don't you find it strange that Toprak went to BMW and lost his chance for a GP seat, or does he know more and BMW may be planning to go to the GP? In any case, Toprak will push that BMW to its limits, you can be sure. It will be interesting.

 

[MonkeyButtRides]

I haven’t watched them enough to recall many names, not since the AMA days with Ben Spies, and Is someone actually named StopRak? Which brands aren’t in the field?

StopRak is a nick name his real name is Toprak Razgatlioglu. He is a Turkish rider which is pretty cool, not something you see often or at the level Toprak is at. He won the championship in 2021. They call him StopRak because his braking is really next level. Generally nobody passes him going into a turn. Most of the time he doesn't even bother defending the inside, he is just that good under the brakes.

 

[MonkeyButtRides]

Don't you find it strange that Toprak went to BMW and lost his chance for a GP seat, or does he know more and BMW may be planning to go to the GP?

Totally strange and maybe BMW is going to MotoGP, IDK....

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

StopRak is a nick name his real name is Toprak Razgatlioglu. He is a Turkish rider which is pretty cool, not something you see often or at the level Toprak is at. He won the championship in 2021. They call him StopRak because his braking is really next level. Generally nobody passes him going into a turn. Most of the time he doesn't even bother defending the inside, he is just that good under the brakes.

I‘ve watched King Kenny do that many times. He just zoomed past the riders on their brakes, then braked hard, leaned over and gassed it. Superior talent!

 

[Berteric.]

Toprak is the son of this guy.

Tek tekker Arif was very famous in Turkey back in the days. He did half of his life time on a back wheel. Unfortunately he got killed on that same back wheel.
Toprak has therefore been taught stunts from an early age.

 

[Solyom]

StopRak is a nick name his real name is Toprak Razgatlioglu. He is a Turkish rider which is pretty cool, not something you see often or at the level Toprak is at. He won the championship in 2021. They call him StopRak because his braking is really next level. Generally nobody passes him going into a turn. Most of the time he doesn't even bother defending the inside, he is just that good under the brakes.

Have you heard that Toprak have not been accepted to MotoGP as TopRacks on the MotoGP bikes are not allowed during the race...
I am just kidding, I have followed him during one season He is very good.

 

[bigoltool]

For those who follow WSBK- Philip Island round is in 10 days!

 

[MonkeyButtRides]

For those who follow WSBK- Philip Island round is in 10 days!

I'm so anxious to see how TopRak does on the BMW, Rea on the Yamaha and Bautista managing with the new weight rule.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

I'm so anxious to see how TopRak does on the BMW, Rea on the Yamaha and Bautista managing with the new weight rule.

Which tracks will they share with MotoGP?

 

[ROADTOAD1340]

Hopefully next year's championship will be a bit more open. It will be necessary to keep Bautista in check, otherwise he will be unstoppable. Rea will be good, but not a winner. Don't you find it strange that Toprak went to BMW and lost his chance for a GP seat, or does he know more and BMW may be planning to go to the GP? In any case, Toprak will push that BMW to its limits, you can be sure. It will be interesting.

I think the Yamaha is no longer a championship ride in Moto GP form , so imo , Toprak did the right thing going to BMW . I am predicting a huge development / improvement kick for BMW this season , with a potential championship winning combination in this paring .

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

I think the Yamaha is no longer a championship ride in Moto GP form , so imo , Toprak did the right thing going to BMW . I am predicting a huge development / improvement kick for BMW this season , with a potential championship winning combination in this paring .

Hmm, Fabio’s Yamaha went over 338kph in his last test.

 

[ROADTOAD1340]

Hmm, Fabio’s Yamaha went over 338kph in his last test.

Top speed aint turning and braking and accelerating now is it ....

 

[bigoltool]

Which tracks will they share with MotoGP?

Several, Philip Island, Jerez, Lemans for a few.

WorldSBK

www.worldsbk.com

 

[MonkeyButtRides]

Several, Philip Island, Jerez, Lemans for a few.

WorldSBK

www.worldsbk.com

Which tracks will they share with MotoGP?

It varies from season to season but this season I think both series go to Assen, Catalunya, Phillip Island, Jerez and Misano. They both go to the UK but MotoGP will race Silverstone and WSBK will race Donnington. They both go to France but MotoGP races Le Mans and WSBK will race MagnyCours. I think that's it.

 

[Berteric.]

You forgot two of the most challenging tracks, Aragon and Portimao.

 

[bigoltool]

Riders are on track now at Philip island, last test before the season starts. Andrea Iannone has not forgotten how to ride a motorcycle apparently!

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

That’s close to a three second difference in the field. That’s really a lot.