New Era: Bimota KB998 Rimini Debuts in BSB 2026

Bimota Enters BSB! FS-3 Racing Confirms Switch to KB998 Rimini for 2026 Season

Get ready for a massive shake-up in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship (BSB) grid! In a landmark move that blends Italian racing heritage with proven Japanese engineering, legendary marque Bimota is set to join the BSB in 2026, partnering with the established FS-3 Racing team.

After six successful years running as the official Kawasaki UK entry, FS-3 Racing will swap to the striking Bimota KB998 Rimini Superbike, powered by the ultra-reliable Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR engine. This powerful partnership not only brings a fresh manufacturer to the UK’s premier domestic series but also signals a major alignment with Kawasaki’s global racing strategy. Learn more about the machine, the team’s ongoing development, and what this exciting new chapter means for BSB’s future.

Here are the key details of the collaboration:

• Team Transition: FS-3 Racing, which was the official Kawasaki UK team for six seasons, is switching its machinery to Bimota.
• The Bike: They will be campaigning the Bimota KB998 Rimini Superbike.
• Engine: The KB998 Rimini uses the proven Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR engine. This is a logical step as Bimota is majority-owned by Kawasaki, and this partnership mirrors their effort in the World Superbike Championship (BbKRT – Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team).
• Sponsor Continuity: The team’s title sponsor, AJN Steelstock, will continue their partnership into the new era.
• Development: FS-3 Racing owner Nigel Snook confirmed the team has already begun working with the Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK squad to gain technical understanding of the new machine.

This move marks an exciting new manufacturer entry for the BSB series, combining Bimota’s chassis design with the reliable Kawasaki engine.

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