WORLD CHAMPIONS!
BMW in the pinnacle of production-based motorcycle racing: in 2019, BMW Motorrad Motorsport returned to the FIM Superbike World Championship with a factory involvement. In the 2024 season, we ultimately made it to the top: WORLD CHAMPIONS with Toprak Razgatlioglu and the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team!
TOPRAK'S ROAD TO THE WORLD TITLE
From the first test to celebrating in Jerez de la Frontera - read all about the title crowned season in our "News" section.
ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team
The ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team is a collaboration between BMW Motorrad Motorsport and British Shaun Muir Racing and has been competing as BMW factory team in WorldSBK since 2019. As BMW Motorrad Motorsport, the squad around Team Principal Shaun Muir has a wealth of experience in racing and in the FIM Superbike World Championship. Toprak Razgatlioglu and Michael van der Mark form the rider line-up.
#1 Toprak Razgatlioglu
Date of birth: 16th October 1996
Birthplace: Alanya (TUR)
Nationality: Turkish
Number: 1 (World Champion - regular 54)
Crew chief: Phil Marron (GBR)
Career
World Champion in the FIM Superbike World Championship
2nd place in the FIM Superbike World Championship
2nd place in the FIM Superbike World Championship
World Champion in the FIM Superbike World Championship
4th place in the FIM Superbike World Championship
5th place in the FIM Superbike World Championship, winner 8H Suzuka
9th place in the FIM Superbike World Championship
2nd place in the FIM Superstock 1000 Cup
5th place in the FIM Superstock 1000 Cup
Champion in the FIM Superstock 600 Cup
6th place in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup
10th place in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup
Champion in the Turkish Motorcycle Road Racing Championship
#60 Michael van der Mark
Date of birth: 26th October 1992
Birthplace: Gouda (NED)
Nationality: Dutch
Number: 60
Crew chief: Marcus Eschenbacher (GER)
Career
6th place in the FIM Superbike World Championship
17th place in the FIM Superbike World Championship
15th place in the FIM Superbike World Championship
6th place in the FIM Superbike World Championship
5th place in the FIM Superbike World Championship
4th place in the FIM Superbike World Championship
3rd place in the FIM Superbike World Championship, Winner 8H Suzuka
6th place in the FIM Superbike World Championship, Winner 8H Suzuka
4th place in the FIM Superbike World Championship
7th place in the FIM Superbike World Championship
World Champion in the FIM Supersport World Championship, Winner 8H Suzuka
4th place in the FIM Supersport World Championship, Winner 8H Suzuka
Champion European Superstock 600 Championship
BMW M 1000 RR for WorldSBK 2025
Technical data
999 cc, four-cylinder four-stroke engine with four titanium valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled, titanium rods, 2-ring pistons
Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with straight cut gears, secondary drive via ///M Performance chain by Regina
> 233 hp at over 14,000 rpm
80 x 49.7 mm
Electronic injection, variable intake manifold length
Nordoel E-Fuel with 40% non-fossil content (regulatory requirement from 2024)
Akrapovič
~21 l (not limited per regulations in 2025)
47 kg/h (per 2025 regulations)
Ravenol lubicrants, wet sump
168 kg
1,450 mm (variable)
2,080 mm
561 mm (718 mm incl. wings)
Upside-down telescopic Öhlins RVP25/30 front fork
Underslung BMW swing arm, full-floater linkage, Öhlins RVP50 shock absorber
Twin-disc Brembo 338 mm, Brembo 4-piston radial callipers
Single-disc Brembo 218 mm, Brembo 4-piston radial callipers
PVM forged wheels, front 17’’ x 3.5’’, rear 17’’ x 6.0’’
Pirelli Super Corsa
BMW MOTORRAD WORLDSBK NEWS
LATEST NEWS FROM WORLDSBK
Toprak Razgatlioglu
BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team had a solid weekend with strong results for Toprak Razgatlioglu and Michael van der Mark during the fourth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship at Cremona. Razgatlioglu rode his BMW M 1000 RR to second place in both the Superpole Race and the two main races, collecting important points for both World Championship standings.
Toprak Razgatlioglu
For BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, the FIM Superbike World Championship round at Assen was an eventful weekend highlighted by an outstanding victory from Toprak Razgatlioglu in the Superpole Race and valuable points for the championship standings. “El Turco” won the Sunday morning sprint on his BMW M 1000 RR with a commanding lead, celebrating his first-ever rain victory in WorldSBK. His teammate and local hero Michael van der Mark put on a sensational charge in the sprint race, fighting his way from 13th on the grid to finish fifth.
Toprak Razgatlioglu & Michael van der Mark
Standing ovations after a perfect weekend were given by over 53,000 celebrating fans at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, when reigning world champion Toprak Razgatlioglu claimed the maximum points haul at the second round of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Starting from pole position, he rode the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team #1 BMW M 1000 RR to victory in all three thrilling races. Over the weekend, he secured P1 in Superpole, Race 1, the Superpole Race, and Race 2. Additionally, he set multiple new lap records. His teammate Michael van der Mark was also among the frontrunners in Portugal, finishing the races in fifth, sixth, and seventh places. From the first free practice session onwards, he impressed with an extremely consistent and strong performance.
Toprak Razgatlioglu & Michael van der Mark
The first races of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) are in the books. The Australian Phillip Island season opener turned out to be a rollercoaster of emotions for BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. On Saturday, defending World Champion Toprak Razgatlioglu finished second in the first race of the year, securing a podium finish. However, Sunday proved to be a challenging day for ‘El Turco’ and his teammate Michael van der Mark.
BMW Motorrad Motorsport in WorldSBK
You can find all other news about the FIM Superbike World Championship, the FIM Endurance World Championship and many more topics around BWM Motorrad Motorsport in the "News" section on our website.
2025 WorldSBK
Date: 21st to 23rd February 2025
Circuit: Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit – Ventnor – Australia
Length: 4.445 km
Date: 28th to 30th March 2025
Circuit: Autódromo Internacional do Algarve – Portimão – Portugal
Length: 4.592 km
Date: 11th to 13th April 2025
Circuit: TT Assen Circuit – Assen – Netherlands
Length: 4.542 km
Date: 2nd to 4th May 2025
Circuit: Cremona Circuit – Cremona – Italy
Length: 3.768 km
Date: 16th to 18th May 2025
Circuit: Autodrom Most – Most – Czech Republic
Length: 4.212 km
Date: 13th to 15th June 2025
Circuit: Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli – Misano Adriatico – Italy
Length: 4.226 km
Date: 11th June to 13th July 2025
Circuit: Donington Park Circuit – Castle Donington – Great Britain
Length: 4.023 km
Date: 25th to 27th July 2025
Circuit: Balaton Park Circuit – Balatonfőkajár – Hungary
Length: 4.115 km
Date: 5th to 7th September 2025
Circuit: Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours – Magny-Cours – France
Length: 4.411 km
Date: 26th to 28th September 2025
Circuit: MotorLand Aragón – Alcañiz – Spain
Length: 5.077 km
Date: 10th to 12th October 2025
Circuit: Circuito Estoril – Estoril – Portugal
Length: 4.182 km
Date: 17th to 19th October 2025
Circuit: Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto – Jerez de la Frontera – Spain
Length: 4.423 km
M RR WSBK CHAMPION EDITION 2024
On the occasion of BMW Motorrad factory rider Toprak Razgatlioglu winning the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK), BMW Motorrad presents the BMW M RR WSBK CHAMPION EDITION 2024.
