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GBmoto Racing have decided to stick with what they know best, in choosing Honda CBR1000RR machines for their assault on the 2012 British Superbike title. After using similar bikes in the National Superstock 1000 class in 2011, GBmoto saw a large number of synergies in continuing with the marque in 2012. As new BSB rules and regulations for 2012 remove the use of traction control and introduce a stock ECU unit, the team felt that choosing Honda would allow them to start with a good base setting at almost all the circuits next year, as they will be able to leverage data compiled during their 2011 season.
Working closely with well known Sussex motorcycle dealer, P&H Motorcycles, who have already assisted the team by supplying a Ducati 848 Evo, GBmoto will be taking delivery of four Hondas during the early part of January. All significant parts and technical partners have been secured and the team will be looking to bench test their Superbikes mid-February, before heading to Spain for their first test on 1st of March at Cartagena.
Mark Smith-Halvorsen, Team Principal:
“We considered many options in detail, before making the decision to use Hondas in BSB next year – I think most are already aware of excellent balance of the chassis and the performance it can produce whilst complying with next year’s technical regulations. For us, it also allows us to make the most of our in house knowledge and experience, whilst retaining an independence; which I think is healthy in this sporting environment.
Having said that, we will be relying heavily on our technical partners to help us put together and understand the performance parameters of the Superbikes and we look forward to achieving mutually beneficial returns in those areas. Our expanded team for next year is already excited and neck deep in preparation for the bikes and all sorts of new things to happen and arrive and our plans to be competitive next year are firmly underway. This is an exciting time.” |
