European Championships

The British Superbike Championship BSB is, next to the American MotoAmerica, the world’s most important und most competitive national motorcycle championship. For young riders, it’s a real stepping stone on their way to the world championships. The Superbike and Superstock class races count towards the Race Trophy. Strong BMW teams are competing in both categories.

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When: 25^th – 27^st June
Where: Oulton Park

When: 9^th – 11^th July
Where: Knockhill

When: 23^rd – 25^th July
Where: Brands Hatch GP

When: 30^th July – 1^st August
Where: Thruxton

When: 13^th – 15^th August
Where: Donington Park

When: 20^th – 22^nd August
Where: Cadwell Park

When: 3^rd – 5^th September
Where: Snetterton

When: 10^th – 12^th September
Where: Silverstone

When: 24^th – 26^th September
Where: Oulton Park

When: 1^st – 3^rd October
Where: Donington Park

The history of the International German Motorcycle Championship IDM dates back to the year 1924. Then and now, BMW racers have been playing an important role in this traditional championship. They won numerous titles in the first decades, and this continued into the recent past. In the last nine years, they claimed the title six times. 

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When: cancelled
Where: Lausitzring

When: cancelled
Where: Sachsenring

When: 20^th – 23^rd May
Where: Oschersleben

When: 11^th – 13^th June
Where: Most (Czech Republic)

When: 16^th – 18^th July
Where: Nürburgring

When: 23^rd – 25^th July 
Where: Schleizer Dreieck

When: 13^th – 15^th August
Where: Assen (Netherlands)

When: 27^th – 29^th August
Where: Red Bull Ring (Austria)

The French Superbike Championship FSBK is the most important national championship in France. Its debut season was held 40 years ago, in 1981. Since the introduction of the BMW S 1000 RR, BMW riders are also a strong factor in the FSBK. Since 2010, they have won the title on four occasions and celebrated numerous wins and podiums.

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When: 26^th – 28^th March
Where: Le Mans

When: 23^rd – 25^th April
Where: Nogaro

When: 28^th – 30^th May
Where: Lédenon

When: 18^th – 20^th June
Where: Pau Arnos

When: 2^nd – 4^th July
Where: Magny-Cours

When: 20^th – 22^nd August
Where: Carole

The French European Bikes Championship holds its races on the FSBK weekends. The specialty of this series is that it is only for motorcycles of European manufacturers. BMW riders dominated this championship in recent years.

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When: 26^th – 28^th March
Where: Le Mans

When: 23^rd – 25^th April
Where: Nogaro

When: 28^th – 30^th May
Where: Lédenon

When: 18^th – 20^th June
Where: Pau Arnos

When: 2^nd – 4^th July
Where: Magny-Cours

When: 20^th – 22^nd August
Where: Carole

The Italian Motorcycle Championship CIV (Campionato Italiano Velocità) is one of the world’s oldest racing series, being first held in 1911. Today, the Italian Superbike Championship is one of the several CIV categories. It is home of the best Italian racers and many of the competing riders are also well-known on the international stage.

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When: 17^th – 18^th April
Where: Mugello

When: 15^th – 16^th May
Where: Misano

When: 3^rd – 4^th July
Where: Imola

When: 30^th July – 1^st August
Where: Misano

When: 28^th – 29^th August
Where: Mugello

The Italian National Trophy 1000 is also one of the categories under the roof of the Italian Motorcycle Championship CIV (Campionato Italiano Velocità). The National Trophy was introduced in 2012 – and with several title wins, BMW riders are part of those to beat.

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When: 17^th – 18^th April
Where: Mugello

When: 15^th – 16^th May
Where: Misano

When: 3^rd – 4^th July
Where: Imola

When: 30^th July – 1^st August
Where: Misano

When: 28^th – 29^th August
Where: Mugello

Motorcycle races have been held for more than 100 years in Spain. The history of the Spanish Championship reaches back until 1915. The Superbike class was introduced in 1987. Many of the international known Spanish riders competed in the Spanish Championship on their way to the top. In 2017 and 2018, BMW rider Carmelo Morales was crowned champion.

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When: 10^th – 11^th April
Where: Jerez

When: 15^th – 16^th May
Where: Navarra

When: 19^th – 20^th June
Where: MotorLand Aragón

When: 17^th – 18^th July
Where: Barcelona

When: 28^th – 29^th August
Where: Navarra

When: 23^rd – 24^th October
Where: Valencia