After spending his entire MotoGP career with KTM, Brad Binder is reportedly preparing to open a new chapter. According to several reports from Italy, the South African has reached an agreement with BMW to join the Superbike World Championship in 2027.
Nothing has been officially announced yet, but in the WorldSBK paddock, many consider the matter settled. All that remains is the announcement from the German manufacturer. Having arrived in MotoGP in 2020 after winning the Moto3 title and climbing through the ranks with KTM, Brad Binder quickly became one of the key figures in the Austrian project.
Two-time winner in the premier category and long considered the benchmark for the RC16, the driver of 30 The past few years seemed inseparable from the Mattighofen brand. But recent seasons have proven more complicated.
While Peter Acosta gradually established himself as the new leader of the project, the performances of Binder have lost momentum. With the sweeping regulatory changes planned for 2027, KTM would ultimately have chosen to start again with a completely renewed squad. Fabio DiGiannantonio et Alex Marquez will thus form the new official duo, whileAcosta join Ducati.
Aware for several months that his adventure with KTM was coming to an end, Brad Binder has increased contact with several teams in the Superbike World Championship. According to Moto sprint, it is finally BMW Motorrad who would have won the battle.
The Italian magazine claims that, in the WorldSBK paddock, the recruitment of the South African is now considered a done deal, even though no official communication has yet been published.
Brad Binder is preparing for a reunion with Miguel Oliveira
As always in this type of case, this information should be considered with caution until it is confirmed by BMW or by the pilot himself. If this scenario is confirmed, Brad Binder would recognize a very familiar face.
BMW would indeed have decided to extend Miguel Oliveira for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, thus forming a duo that had already distinguished itself at KTM in MotoGP between 2021 and 2022. The Portuguese rider seemed to be considering a return to MotoGP after discussions with Ducati, in particular to succeed Nicholas Bulega.
These negotiations having failed, Olive tree should finally continue his adventure on the BMWFor the German manufacturer, this extension seems logical. From its arrival in WorldSBK in 2026, Miguel Oliveira quickly adapted to the BMW M1000RRThe Portuguese rider reached the podium several times, notably at the Portimão event, before a shoulder injury and several rib fractures interrupted his momentum.
Since his return to competition, he has gradually regained his best form and currently occupies tenth place in the championship, while also being the driver BMW the highest ranked.
The announced arrival of Brad Binder would logically imply the departure of Danilo Petrucciwhose season was also disrupted by injuries. The Italian driver seemed until now to have a chance of extending his contract, but several rumors indicate that BMW would ultimately have favoured the experience gained by Binder in MotoGP.
Interestingly, some leaks recently suggested a preference for BMW to Manuel Gonzalez, before the trend shifted in favor of the South African.
At 30 years, Brad Binder He would arrive in Superbike with a particularly attractive profile. His aggressive riding style, his ability to handle demanding motorcycles, and his six seasons of MotoGP experience would naturally make him one of the contenders for the top spots.
The recent example of Toprak Razgatlioglu, ofAlvaro Bautista or of Nicolò Bulega This also shows that the level of competition in WorldSBK has never been higher. If Motosprint's information is confirmed, BMW would carry out one of the most important transfers of the 2027 off-season by combining two experienced former MotoGP riders with Brad Binder et Miguel Oliveira.
However, at this stage, no official announcement has been made. The deal seems to be progressing well according to several paddock observers, but we will have to wait a little longer before the transfer can be considered a done deal.
One thing is certain: if Brad Binder does indeed join WorldSBK, he will bring to BMW A driver renowned for his consistency, fighting spirit, and top-level experience. A significant boost for a manufacturer aiming to permanently return to the top of the category.
