Sport & Fitness

The appeal of the World Superbikes stems from the fact that they're finely-tuned versions of regular road-going machines, with four-cylinder 1000cc engines delivering extraordinary power. Unlike other high-profile forms of motor sport, it's easy to relate to the kind of bike that might zoom past you in the outside lane of the M4. Troy Bayliss is seeking a third title on his all-new Ducati 1098 and leads the riders' championship, but Max Biaggi is now familiar with all the circuits and could mount a challenge. Reigning British Superbike champ Ryuichi Kiyonari will be keen to impress in his debut year, while other top runners from the domestic series could take part now that it has moved to Pirelli rubber, making wildcard entries likely. Whether you're a dedicated petrolhead or a casual motorsports fan, two-wheeled action doesn't come any better than this. Andrew Shields