SBK

SBK is an acronym that can refer to several concepts depending on context. The most prominent usage is in motorsport, where SBK denotes the Superbike World Championship, commonly branded as WorldSBK. This international motorcycle road racing series features production-based motorcycles with 1000 cc engines and competes on circuits around the world.

WorldSBK is organized under the auspices of the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) and Dorna Sports. Races typically run on a weekend format with multiple sessions, including practice, qualifying, and two main races per event, though formats have evolved over the years. The championship rewards both rider and manufacturer achievements, with manufacturers such as Ducati, Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki, BMW, and Suzuki historically participating. The series operates alongside feeder and support classes and has helped showcase production-based bikes to a global audience. Since its inception in 1988, the championship has undergone branding changes, with “WorldSBK” becoming the standard marketing name in recent years.

Apart from WorldSBK, SBK can be used as an acronym in other contexts, representing different organizations, concepts, or product names. Because it is a short, common initialism, its meaning is highly context-dependent and can vary across industries and regions. In any reference, clarifying the domain or providing additional identifiers is useful to avoid ambiguity.