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[[Image:Ducati 999R Xerox.jpg|right|thumb|Road version of the [[Ducati 999]] in racing livery.<br />Superbikes must look like their roadgoing counterparts, the most notable difference is the missing headlights and rear view mirrors]] | [[Image:Ducati 999R Xerox.jpg|right|thumb|Road version of the [[Ducati 999]] in racing livery.<br />Superbikes must look like their roadgoing counterparts, the most notable difference is the missing headlights and rear view mirrors]] | ||
'''Superbike racing''' is a category of [[motorcycle racing]] that employs modified production motorcycles. [[Superbike World Championship]] is the international superbike championship, and national superbike championships are held in many countries as well, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, and Canada. Superbike racing is very popular with manufacturers, since it helps promote and sell their product, as captured by the slogan "Win on Sunday; Sell on Monday". | '''Superbike racing''' is a category of [[motorcycle racing]] that employs modified production [[motorcycles]]. [[Superbike World Championship]] is the international superbike championship, and national superbike championships are held in many countries as well, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, and Canada. Superbike racing is very popular with manufacturers, since it helps promote and sell their product, as captured by the slogan "Win on Sunday; Sell on Monday". | ||
==Characteristics of Superbike racing motorcycles== | ==Characteristics of Superbike racing motorcycles== | ||