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Superbike racing motorcycles must have [[four-stroke engine]]s of between 850 [[Cubic centimetre|cc]] and 1200 cc for [[v-twin|twins]], and between 750 cc and 1000 cc for [[four cylinder]] machines. | Superbike racing motorcycles must have [[four-stroke engine]]s of between 850 [[Cubic centimetre|cc]] and 1200 cc for [[v-twin|twins]], and between 750 cc and 1000 cc for [[four cylinder]] machines. | ||
The restriction to production models distinguishes Superbike racing from [[MotoGP]] racing, which uses prototype machines that bear little resemblance to production machines. This is somewhat similar to the distinction in car racing between | The restriction to production models distinguishes Superbike racing from [[MotoGP]] racing, which uses prototype machines that bear little resemblance to production machines. This is somewhat similar to the distinction in car racing between touring cars and Formula One cars, though the performance gap between Superbike and MotoGP racing is much smaller. | ||
The worlds first 'Superbike' was built by Ross Hannan in the 70's and was ridden successfully in Australia by kiwi Graeme Crosby. After fading support for the class in Australia the concept of the 'Superbike' was then introduced to the US by aussie Warren Willing and soon the AMA 'Superbike' Championship was born. | The worlds first 'Superbike' was built by Ross Hannan in the 70's and was ridden successfully in Australia by kiwi Graeme Crosby. After fading support for the class in Australia the concept of the 'Superbike' was then introduced to the US by aussie Warren Willing and soon the AMA 'Superbike' Championship was born. | ||