FIM Superbike World Championship
Jerez, Spain
WorldSBK - Spain
Lowes Secures Top 6 Championship Finish in First Season with Bimota by Kawasaki
The 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship wrapped up at the Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, where Alex Lowes secured sixth overall in the standings, a strong result in his first season aboard the all-new KB998 Rimini with the bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team. It marks Kawasaki’s first full factory effort under the Bimota banner in over a decade and a successful debut for the new project. Teammate Axel Bassani also capped his rookie campaign with a top-ten finish in both Race Two and the championship. Garrett Gerloff and the Kawasaki WorldSBK Team ended their season with more points-scoring performances, while in WorldSSP, Jeremy Alcoba celebrated a podium and a strong recovery ride to close his standout rookie year.
WorldSBK Results
Alex Lowes
“I’m happy with how we finished the season. We had a solid final weekend in tough, hot conditions and I felt I rode really well. It’s been the first year of a completely new project, and the effort, passion, and motivation from everyone in the team have been fantastic. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together against such experienced competitors. The KB998 Rimini has been reliable all year, and that speaks volumes about the job our engineers and mechanics have done. Now we’ll analyze everything, make improvements over the winter, and come back stronger in 2026.”
Axel Bassani
“It was a positive weekend and a good way to finish the year. We were consistent and always fighting inside the top ten. Everything was new for us this season, but the team and bike performed really well, and we proved we could be competitive. Finishing tenth overall is a great result for this project’s first year. The KB998 Rimini has been reliable from start to finish, and that gives us confidence to keep building. Thanks to everyone in the team for their incredible work—now we’ll keep pushing for the future.”
Garrett Gerloff
“It’s been a long season with some highs and lows. This weekend wasn’t one of our best, but there have been moments this year where we showed real potential. Race Two ended early with a technical issue, which was disappointing, but that’s racing. The team has worked incredibly hard all year, and I’m thankful for their effort and dedication. We’ll regroup quickly and start testing right away here at Jerez. I’m optimistic about the changes we’re planning and excited to see how they pay off heading into 2026.”
Jeremy Alcoba
“I’m super happy with how we finished the season. The podium on Saturday was incredible — I felt great on the bike and was fighting for the win until the very last corner. Sunday was more difficult after my mistake in Turn 1, but I gave everything to come back from last place and still score points. We started the year with some challenges, but we improved a lot, and these final races show the real potential of our Ninja ZX-6R 636. Two podiums in a row, great pace, and strong progress — I think we can be really proud of the job we’ve done. I’m already excited for next season.”
