[SBK Outlook] 2027 and beyond roadmap revealed! Displacement to increase to 1200cc by 2030

The future roadmap for the Superbike World Championship (SBK) has been revealed. While 1000cc 4-cylinder engines will be maintained from 2027 onwards, an increase in displacement to 1200cc is planned for 2030. Additionally, rumors of prominent riders transferring from MotoGP have emerged.

Regulation changes towards 2030 and new entry trends

The future roadmap for the Superbike World Championship (SBK) has been announced. Although the impact of MotoGP regulation changes was being discussed, the Superbike Commission has decided to continue with 1000cc 4-cylinder machines. For the upcoming season, control tires will be changed to Michelin, Brembo will become the control brake supplier, and the class's first single fuel supplier system is scheduled to be introduced.

As an even bigger change, the displacement limit will be raised to 1200cc in 2030. This is against the backdrop of European emission regulations making the development of high-performance 1000cc engines for public roads difficult. With this change, the entry of new manufacturers is expected, following in the footsteps of QJ Motor, Kove, and ZXMoto, which have started participating in recent years.

Possibility of rider transfers from MotoGP

With the stabilization of regulations, the rider market is also becoming active. Ahead of the 2027 Phillip Island round, the possibility of MotoGP riders such as Brad Binder, Franco Morbidelli, and Jack Miller securing factory seats has emerged. Binder may pair with Miguel Oliveira at BMW, and it is rumored that Morbidelli will become Iker Lecuona's teammate at Ducati.

Also, the potential SBK transfer of the long-career rider Miller is attracting attention. The influx of these MotoGP riders is expected to affect the seat competition for existing SBK riders such as Alvaro Bautista, Danilo Petrucci, and Xavi Vierge. Racing will resume from the next round at Magny-Cours in France, but intense competition for future seats has already begun in the paddock.