Comparison test: The Superbike trilogy overall ranking

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Comparison test: The Superbike trilogy overall ranking

Comparison test: Superbikes – overall standings

The final evaluation of all three disciplines

The assembled superbike elite was chased away by three disciplines. With a clear result.


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The end of the superbike trilogy.

The search is over. One of the largest and most complex tests that MOTORRAD has ever carried out is over. It was clear that there would be surprises and disappointments during this test. But not that such a clear winner would be certain in the end.

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Comparison test: The Superbike trilogy overall ranking

Comparison test: Superbikes 2010
The final on the racetrack in Spain

Aprilia RSV4 R and BMW S 1000 RR in a class of their own, the bottom line is that the white and blue sports cannon clearly outdid the competition. And certainly not because of its consistently amazing top performance, but because it simply represents an excellent overall package. It will be interesting to see how the other manufacturers react to this. Another finding of this test: Despite the displacement advantage, the two-cylinder engines seem to be slowly reaching their limits when it comes to combining top performance and everyday quality. But they have still not lost their fascination.

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The BMW S 1000 RR remains victorious.

1st place: BMW S 1000 RR
Everyday life: 1st place
High-speed test: 1st place
Racetrack: 1st place
For athletes, 2010 is the year of BMW. Now the competition is required.


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Honda Fireblade

2nd place: Honda Fireblade
Everyday life: 2nd place
High-speed test: 4th place
Racetrack: 3rd place
Balance is their strength, nowhere alone top, but always in front and without serious weaknesses.


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Yamaha YZF-R1

3rd place: Yamaha YZF-R1
Everyday life: 3rd place
High-speed test: 5th place
Racetrack: 3rd place
It’s just fun. Whether in everyday life or on the road. And the motor gives this fun bike that special flair.


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Kawasaki ZX-10R

4th place: Kawasaki ZX-10R
Everyday life: 5th place
High-speed test: 2nd place
Racetrack: 5th place
Speed ​​is her thing. In everyday life, the green is hardly naked, but she only feels really comfortable when the pace increases.


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Aprilla RSV4 R

5th place: Aprilla RSV4 R
Everyday life: 6th place
High-speed test: 6th place
Racetrack: 2nd place
If you don’t measure your bike by things like consumption, luggage transport or rear-view mirrors, you will be delighted with it.


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Suzuki GSX-R 1000

6th place: Suzuki GSX-R 1000
Everyday life: 4th place
High-speed test: 6th place
Race course: 9th place
It can’t set highlights anywhere, it scores more with solid qualities, but that’s not enough for more than average.


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KTM RC8 R

7th place: KTM RC8 R
Everyday life: 7th place
High-speed test: 8th place
Racetrack: 7th place
An idiosyncratic edge. Handy and with a fiery V2. But he also behaves in a rather uncultivated manner. A case for enthusiasts.


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MV Agusta F4

8th place: MV Agusta F4
Everyday life: 8th place
High-speed test: 3rd place
Racetrack: 5th place
It is strong and stable, sounds great and slows down well. It is not handy, economical or convenient. Is that what it takes with so much beauty?


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Ducati 1198 S.

9th place: Ducati 1198 S.
Everyday life: 9th place
High-speed test: 9th place
Race track: 8th place
It was clear that there is not much to inherit in everyday life. But the fascinating twin deserves a suitable suspension setup.

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