WSBK compared to MotoAmerica Superbike

[butcher bergs]

After catching up with this past season's WSBK I noticed those bikes seemed to look a bit more frantic during the races as compared to the MA SB races.

It has me wondering, is this due to the style of the riders or the setup of the bikes or something else?

[theducman]

Wsbk make like 250 hp... Last i looked MA superbikes are at 220ish. That could have something to do with it.

[union]

First it is a much different caliber rider. The WSBK guys are in general better riders. With the level being higher they are getting more out of their bikes and closer to the limit of what can be done. That will make the bikes look more frantic. I'm not really up to date on the MA rules but I know the WSBK guys have to use parts that anyone can buy like the suspension. No prototype stuff like in MotoGP. It is a way Dorna separates the series. I don't know if that is true for MA but if it is they can potentially have better components on their bikes which could make them handle better.

[MUZ720]

More factories involved in WSB helps drive the sport. Moto A is short on this. Why innovate and push harder if you don't have too in order to win!

[Philkinson]

https://youtu.be/861oIo-EuUk?t=331