Superbike Rules

The rules 

Testing

A new format has been in place since 2020, with only three practice sessions on Fridays. On Saturday, the Superpole has reverted to a classic qualifying session, which defines the starting grid for Race 1 in the afternoon. A ten-lap Sprint race takes place on Sunday morning. This determines the grid for the classic Race 2.

Races

The World Superbike Championship comprises 12 rounds. Each round is contested over two heats of around 40 minutes over a distance of between 90 and 110 km. Points are awarded at the finish of each round according to the same scale as in Grand Prix racing: 25, 20, 15, 13, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 pt. The Sprint race on Sunday morning allows the top ten riders to score additional points on the following scale: 12/9/7/6/5/4/3/2/1. With three races and different formats, the teams have the opportunity to work on various strategies throughout the weekend, while the drivers and fans can enjoy an even more exciting spectacle.

Technical regulations

The World Superbike Championship is contested with bikes from the production line. To enter a new model, a manufacturer must have produced 2,000 units for homologation. The number of engines is limited to seven for the Superbike class. Pirelli is the official tyre supplier, with 24 tyres allocated per race weekend. From 2023, the maximum fuel tank capacity has been reduced from 24 to 21 liters, and while the minimum weight of the bike has remained unchanged at 168kg, a new system has been introduced. Riders below the reference weight of 80kg must add 50% of the difference to their machine.

The bikes

• Displacement: 1000 cm3
• Power: 230 hp
• Weight: 168 kg
• Maximum speed: 330 km/h
• Maximum fuel tank capacity : 24 litres

Update in March 2026