Racing has always been about progress. From backyard mini-motos to world championships, every rider dreams of leveling up. In WorldSBK, that first big step used to be World Supersport 300. It was fast, frantic, and full of promise. But times are changing, and so is the path to the top.
Starting in 2026, World Supersport 300 will make way for a new class called World Sportbike. This isn’t just a rebrand, it’s a reset. The world of small sportbikes has evolved, and the entry-level class needs to catch up.
When WorldSSP300 launched in 2017, it made a lot of sense. Lightweight bikes, tight racing, and real opportunities for young talent to shine. But over time, the bikes fell out of step with what manufacturers were building and what the market was buying. Riders were jumping from 40-horsepower machines to 120-horsepower Supersports, and the gap was just too wide.
