ASBK Championship to introduce Supersport Next Gen class
The ASBK Management Team announces the introduction of a Supersport Next Gen class for the ASBK Championship, a decision which brings ASBK in alignment with other major superbike championship across the world.
The introduction ensures that Australia will have access to an important pathway class for development towards the ASBK superbike class or competition at international level.
The success of Supersport Next Gen has been universal, benefitting from a wider range of motorcycles and manufacturers being involved in this exciting competition.
The ASBK Supersport Next Gen class will permit the following machines* to compete:
• Yamaha YZF-R6
• Yamaha YZF-R9
• Ducati Panigale V2
• Honda CBR600RR
• Kawasaki ZX-6R
• Kawasaki ZX-6R (636)
• MV Agusta F3 800
• MV Agusta F3 Superveloce
• Suzuki GSX-R750
• Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
*Final machine list subject to confirmation in the ASBK Supersport Next Gen Technical Regulations.
The ASBK Supersport Next Gen will be introduced as a ‘’class within a class’’ from round three of the 2025 championship at Queensland Raceway from May 2-4, which will continue for the balance of the current season. In 2026, ASBK Supersport Next Gen will then compete as a standalone championship class.
The ASBK Management Team confirms this announcement at an early stage to assist riders and teams to use the 2025 season for race development and to prepare in advance for the 2026 ASBK Championship and the all new ASBK Supersport Next Gen championship class.
ASBK is already a highly competitive championship and has seen a long list of riders start their careers in ASBK and go on to take on the world championships and/or win Superbike titles. To ensure this pathway remains strong, it is important to make sure they are competing on the newest machines under the latest regulations.
This decision by the ASBK Management Team helps to ensure the next generation of rider can continue to use the ASBK Championship to create their skills and performance.
Further details and technical regulations will be announced in March with regulations influenced by the principles of the BSB Next Gen rules. Further meetings will occur during round one of the 2025 WorldSBK and ASBK Championships at Phillip Island to help finalise the regulations to meet ASBK needs.
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