 The official China Superbike logo | |
| Sport | Motorcycle sport |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| No. of teams | 5 or more |
| Country | China |
| Most recent champion(s) |  Chow Ho Wan (Rider) Zongshen (Manufacturer) |
China Superbike Championship (CSBK) is a motorcycle racing championship organized in China by China Motorcycle Sports Association and promoted by Zhuhai International Circuit. It was first established in 2007. The 150cc Open Class allowed for engine modification and Feiying Racing commissioned Wiseco Piston to build and prep 4 race engines for the series. These engines powered Feiying to the 2007 Championship and S&S Racing to the 2008 Championship.
There was four championship rounds in 2007. Two at Zhuhai International Circuit, one at Beijing Goldenport Park Circuit and one at Shanghai's Tianma Circuit. The last China Superbike Championship took place in Tianjin (2019).[1]
Establishment
The China Superbike Championship is established in 2007 by China Motor Sport Association, FIM's Chinese member. The promotional rights and organization responsibilities are granted to Zhuhai International Circuit, China.
Regulations
CSBK has three technical classes, they are:
- 150cc Open class
- GP125cc
- Supersports 600cc
GP125cc is also divided into GP125A and GP125B for riders of different experience, though they race together.
Only Chinese riders (including riders from Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and Taiwan) are admitted to the championship.
Champions
| CSBK Riders' Champions | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Class | Rider | Team | Bike | |
| 2008 | Supersports 600cc |  Chow Ho-Wan |
China Zongshen Racing | Yamaha R6 | |
| GP125ccB | Zhang Hai-Long |
Lingken Racing | . | ||
| GP125ccA | Zeng Jian-Heng |
China Zongshen Racing | . | ||
| 150cc Open | Gao Lei |
S&S Racing | . | ||
| 2007 | Supersports 600cc | Wang Zhu |
China Zongshen Racing | Yamaha R6 | |
| GP125cc B | Zhang Hai-Long |
Lingken Racing | . | ||
| GP125cc A | Xiao Jin |
Yes! Yamaha Tianjin Racing | . | ||
| 150cc Open | Wu Xia |
Feiying Racing | . | ||
2007 schedule
- 9–10 June: Zhuhai International Circuit
- 14–15 July: Goldenport Park Circuit, Beijing
- 25–26 August: Tianma Circuit, Shanghai
- 1 – 2 Oct: Zhuhai International Circuit
2008 schedule
- 29–30 March: Zhuhai International Circuit
- 19–20 April: Tianma Circuit, Shanghai
- 31 May – 1 June: Goldenport Park Circuit, Beijing
- 11 – 12 Oct: Zhuhai International Circuit
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