All of us at SAMA tours are great superbike fans, there’s nothing better than watching the premium super bike brands battle it out, around the world.
With the introduction of the BMWS into the event this, we are very excited to see what BMW will do.
In honor of the grand event returning to our shores, we are offering a 10 day motorcycle tour through South Africa. This tour includes a 7 day tour of the country where you will get to ride fantastic mountain passes, visit
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the World Famous Kruger National Park and experience African culture. The tour then also includes a 3 day pass into Kyalami to watch the Superbike Championship
The World Superbike Championship has not been on African soil for the last 7 years, but 2009 is going to see this spectacular event return to South Africa for its 6th Round on the 17 May 2009
The race venue is the Kyalami Race track in Johannesburg. Kyalami means “My home” in Zulu, and is a world class racetrack that has had numerous Grand Prix, Moto GP, World Superbike and 9 hour endurance events being hosted there
Kyalami Race Track
This is What the Offical WSB team had to say about the event returning to Kyalami:
"From the first arrival at Kyalami it was clear that South Africa is all set to welcome back top class world bike racing once more. The spectators watching from trackside, the trackside radio and PA commentary, the spectator viewing areas in pitlane, the increasing numbers of local media representatives coming in as the test progressed - there were indicators aplenty that WSB going back to its much loved African home in Kyalami is a great thing for all involved.
The 4.263km circuit used for testing in 2008 is much like the circuit Superbike last raced at in 2002, but there are some small changes to be made in the chicane area, in time for the race.
Baking temperatures of over 30°C welcomed the test, but the ambient heat should be much reduced for the race in May."
The World Super Bike team at Kyalami December 2008
The Superbike world championship kicked off in Phillip Island, Australia on the 1st March 2009
Japanese rider Noriyuki Haga got the better of German Rider Neukirchner (Suzuki) on the final lap of the race, securing is 34th Win.
Noriyuka Haga wont the first race of the seasonThe First race was great for BMW, who has entered their BMW S1000RR Into the superbikes for the first time. This year Troy Corser is riding for them and he managed to pull off 8th Place after starting on the 5th row of the grid. He also rode the fastest lap of the race @ 1’32’726.
Troy Corser wowed spectators all over the world when he came in 8th after a starting position of 17th place on the grid
In the second race, Ben Spies came out to play on his Yamaha R1. This 24 year old rookie from Texas, fought it out with Haga all the way until a few laps from the end, when he pulled away and powered towards the flag.
So what happened to Spies in the first round? He ended up in the gravel after the 2nd turn but returned to the track to finish just outside the points in 16th Place
Ben Spies started off really badly in the first race- but since then, has won every single one- he is a force to be reckoned withThe 14th March saw the World Superbikes, doing it Sahara style in Losail, Qatar. This desert venue did not disappoint.
The first race started off well with Max Biaggi and Hagga in the lead. Ben Spies overtook them with 6 laps to go and managed to pull away and win. Hagga and Biaggi then battled it out to the very end, with Haga taking second place after Spies.
Troy Corser scored an impressive 9th Place for BMW.
The second race of the day had the exact same podium as the first race.
This time Spies took control early and gradually pulled away during the race. Once again their was a scrap between Biaggi and Haga, with Haga beating him in the end
The Losail leg of the world Championship saw 2 identical podiums with Spies in 1st, Haga in 2nd and Biaggi in 3rdBecause Spies didn’t score any points in the first race, Haga is at the lead of the Championship
The results are:
1. Haga JPN 85
2 .Spies USA 75
3. Neukirchner GER 40
4. Biaggi ITA 38
5. Haslam GBR 36
6. Sykes GBR 32
7. Laconi FRA 30
8. Rea GBR 30
9. Nakano JPN 27
10.Kagayama JPN 25Superbike Championship
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Short DescriptionWatch Ruben Zaus on the New BMWS1000RR battle it out with the likes of Troy Corser and Max Biaggi
live in South Africa!This chapter of the World Superbike Championship will be held at Kyalami Race Track in Johannesberg, South Africa from the 15-17 May 2009
From the 15-17 May 2009- The World Super Bike Championship is coming to South Africa, with patrons such as Rueben Zaus taking the new
BMW S1000RR around Kyalami Race Track in Johannesberg.Sama Tours is offering the oppurtunity to come view the superbikes live in Africa, combined with a 7 Day tour of South Africa.
Highlights include: Driving Motorcyclists paradise, visiting the world famous Kruger National Park on Safari and driving through the Kingdom of Swaziland. After this exciting motorcycle tour, we will arrive back in Pretoria where you will be based for the next 3 nights. The tour includes a pass for all three days of the Super Bike Championship at Kyalami as well as all transfers to and from the racetrack.
This tour is a once in a lifetime oppurtunity. Book your place today to avoid dissapointment. Space Limited to 15 Motorycles (plus pillions)
Dates08-17 May 2009
PricingPrices are quoted on a per person basis in South African Currency (ZAR). For up-to-date exchange rates please visit www.xe.com
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