The History of Superbike

From the muddy hillsides of 1957 to the factory superbikes of today

0 Seasons · 3 Classes · 0 Nations · Since 1957
1957–1981

When superbike was born in the mud

The 500cc era. European pioneers, purpose-built machines, and the birth of a world championship.

1982–2003

Three classes, one obsession

500cc, 250cc, and 125cc running simultaneously. The golden age of factory racing.

2004–present

The age of data and dominance

MX1 becomes MXGP. Cairoli’s nine titles. Herlings and Prado rewrite the record books.

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Year Class Champion Bike Nationality

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