Michael van der Mark in World Superbike

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daar twijfel ik eerlijk gezegd beetje over... De bijklasses van de motogp krijgen volgens mij ongeveer net zoveel aandacht als de WSBK.

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Ik denk dat je gelijk hebt in wat je schrijft, maar niet in wat je bedoeld.

volgens mij bedoeld je: De bijklasses van de motogp krijgen volgens mij ongeveer net zoveel aandacht als de bijklasses van WSBK

As well as the new Blade that is expected in 2017, Honda’s plans include an all-new RVF1000 V4 superbike and there is also the chance of a slightly less expensive version of the RC213V-S MotoGP replica.

Michael van der Mark - The rider of the weekend was van der Mark who once again showed why he is so highly rated and on the radar of several MotoGP teams. The Dutchman was in scintillating form all weekend and put himself into position to win both races.

Unfortunately for van der Mark his aging Honda Fireblade was outgunned by the newer machinery from Kawasaki and Ducati but this was another example of how he can compete at the front when his bike can use its potential.

In the first race van der Mark felt that he had the potential to win but rode within himself to save his tyre for the end. In race two he hit the front and led commandingly before being passed by Rea and Davies later taking advantage of the Welshman's crash to claim second.

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terugblik Phillip Island door Steve English (commentator SBK).

you have been linked with a possible move to MotoGP next season. Is there a chance for you?

"As a young rider you always want to go in MotoGP. But if I go there, I want a good option. I'm young, I need to decide and must be smart about it. It's not only for one year but also afterwards. At the moment it is quite difficult to really make a decision because I've not had a real offer from MotoGP yet. But there is a chance it will come..."

Hij is nog jong.

Voor nu kan hij zich m.i. het beste richten op goed presteren in het WSBK en bij voorkeur Nicky Hayden flink zoekrijden.