Toprak Razgatlioglu's return to the WSBK round at Motorland Aragon was marked by some very encouraging results. After missing the races at Magny-Cours and Cremona due to injury, the Turkish rider not only held his own against the competition, but also extended his lead in the Superbike World Championship standings, going from 13 to 39 points ahead of Nicolò Bulega. Although he didn't add another win to his tally this weekend, Razgatlioglu made a statement that shook the paddock: BMW is preparing a new bike for the 2025 season...
The Turk has indeed hinted that the Munich plant is currently working on a renewed version of the BMW M 1000 RR, aimed at correcting the weak points identified by the pilot, particularly at the level of rear grip and traction. These improvements are designed to offer Razgatlioglu a machine better suited to his riding style and more competitive for next season. This news could also mark the Turk's last campaign in Superbike before his possible move to MotoGP in 2026.
« Next year we will have a new Superbike ", Toprak confided. BMW is working on a bike that will better suit what I want. We need to improve rear grip and traction. This year we did a great job, and it's important to remember where we started.. At the beginning of the season I couldn't get the bike to turn the way I wanted, but we've made a big step forward since then. »
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BMW: " We never stop working to fulfill the wishes of Toprak Razgatlioglu »
This " new motorcycle " does not, however, indicate the arrival of a new homologation model, as specified Marc Bongers, sports director of BMW. During a conversation with speedweek, bongers clarified that these were more of a gradual development based on feedback from test riders and adjustments to certain parts of the bike, particularly the fairing.
« There are some improvements happening, but our current performance is already very good, so We must also aim for stability He explained. " We have shown that the bike works well this year, but it's not enough to press a button to improve it further. However, we never stop working to meet Toprak's wishes and optimize our performance. »
BMW therefore seems to be preparing to take a new crucial step in 2025 with technical adjustments intended to maximize the potential of the M1000RR, while maintaining a balance that has allowed the brand to make great strides this season. Development continues behind the scenes, and everything suggests that Razgatlioglu will be even better equipped to defend his title next year.
