The Bahrain Superbike Challenge is a true test of control, patience, and adroitness of bike on thetrack. The bikes are leased to the drivers for the season, allowing them to perfect their signature riding style with each race without worrying about the nitty gritty of bike maintenance. Just as thrilling as its car-racing counterparts, the Bahrain Superbike Challenge serves as a testament to the extreme level of skill and precision required to master the sport like a champion.

Rules & Regulations:

Sporting Regulations

The Bahrain Superbike Championship (BSBK) is a riders’ championship comprised of a series of motorcycle races sanctioned by the Bahrain Motor Federation, under the provisions of the Bahrain National Sporting Code.
The championship promoter is the BSBK. Events will be staged at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC). Championship organisers are the Bahrain Motorcycle Club (BMC).
There is just one class in the championship: 899 4 stroke DUCATI PANIGALE 899.
Each round consists of the following schedule:

Time Session

60 minutes Sign up and Technical Check

30 minutes Riders briefing

40 minutes Free Practice

20 minutes Qualifying

11 laps Race One

11 lap Race Two

Points are awarded to the riders for each race, in the following scale: 1st 25pts; 2nd 20pts; 3rd 16pts; 4th 14pts; 5th 12pts; 6th 10pts; 7th 9pts; 8th 8pts; 9th 7pts; 10th 6pts; 11th 5pts; 12th 4pts; 13th 3pts; 14th 2pts; 15th 1pt.

Technical Regulations

Base bike for the Bahrain Superbike Championship is the DUCATI PANIGALE 899, 2014-15 model as described below:

Engine

Type: Superquadro L-Twin, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder, liquid cooled.
Displacement: 898cc
Fuel injection: Electronic fuel injection system. Single injector per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies.

Transmission

Gearbox: 6 speed with DQS Ducati Quick Shift
Final drive: Chain 520; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 44
Clutch: Wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control

Chassis

Frame: Monocoque Aluminum
Front Suspension: Fully adjustable BPF forks. 43mm chromed inner tubes.
Rear Suspension: Fully adjustable unit. Aluminum double-sided

Events