BbKRT Heading To Misano To Test

Even with the fifth round of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship very recently concluded in Czechia, the workload for the bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team (BbKRT) squad continues apace, with a two-day track test at the Misano World Circuit - Marco Simoncelli.

Between 20-21 May, Axel Bassani and Alex Lowes will aim to find improved settings on their already podium-capable bimota KB998 Rimini machines, at a circuit which will host a full WorldSBK race weekend in a few weeks.

Misano is always a favourite for the WorldSBK scene in general, as it takes place on a layout with several types of corners and sectors along its 4.226km length. With an almost completely flat nature, and being located close to the many holiday resorts of the Adriatic coast, Misano offers an almost unique on and off track experience.

Several of BbKRT’s rivals will also take to the track at Misano, making this a good opportunity to measure any performance increases on a like-for-like basis, under the same track and atmospheric conditions.

The next round on the 2026 WorldSBK calendar will take place at the Motorland Aragon circuit in Spain, between 29-31 May. The Misano race weekend itself will take place between 12-14 June.