Troy Corser of to BMW for SBK
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Now this will be interesting BMW entering the World Super Bikes.

Troy Corser confirmed alongside Ruben Xaus in BMW SBK squad


-- Troy Corser confirmed alongside Ruben Xaus in BMW SBK squad

BMW Motorrad announced today that Australian Troy Corser has signed to ride the all new BMW S 1000 RR in next yearâ€s Superbike World Championship. The former double Superbike World Champion has agreed terms for two years and ends months of speculation as to who will join Spaniard Ruben Xaus in BMWâ€s debut in the Superbike World Championship next season.

Troy won the Superbike World Championship in 1996, becoming the youngest rider ever to do so in the process, and then again in 2005. He has been runner-up in the WSBK championship once and third place on three occasions. To date he has taken part in over 300 races, been on the podium 126 times, and his 42 pole positions have earned him the nickname of “Mr Superpole”.

Troy is married to Sam and they have two children, Kalani Gray (5) and Kelissa Illiana-Rose (3). Troy was born in Wollongong, Australia but he and the family are now Monaco residents.

Peter Mueller (Executive Vice President Development and Model Lines)
"With Troy and Ruben, I feel confident we will have the best riders possible for our start in the Superbike World Championship. Troy has unrivalled experience in the series and that, together with Rubenâ€s exuberance, is our ‘dream team†and the combination we wanted, right from the start of this project. I feel sure that their knowledge of the series will definitely help us become competitive very quickly."

Berti Hauser (Director of BMW Motorrad Motorsport)
"I am delighted that Troy is joining our team and that our jigsaw is now complete. He was in our minds from the start and I am very happy because I believe he and Ruben are the best combination of riders for our new challenge. Troy has told me that he is excited about helping us develop the bike and be part of the project from the start. He also said that he would like to be the first rider in WSBK history to win the title with three different manufacturers and that he is physically and mentally ready make that his target."

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Great!
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#3
Awesome looking bike !!
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#4
I think I prefer watching WSB to MotoGP. bit more biffo on the track
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Does anybody know what configuration the motor is that they are running?
It's a week by week charade.
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can't wait for a road version looks absolutely awesome
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rjw3105 Wrote:Does anybody know what configuration the motor is that they are running?

rjw3105
Apparently the motor is a 1000cc inline 4 but has far as specs etc are concerned all the articals that I have read are not telling you much at all.
They are also saying that there is going to be 1000 of the bike produced for the public by the end of next year now that will be very interesting.
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#8
natuarally asperirated :)

Superbikes way cool and exciting to watch - onya Troy
Egos; everyone got one
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