        Dominique Aegerter is the new 2021 champion in a Supersport category that has now run its last season under the current regulation, rules that have been in force since 1997 when the intermediate class was known as the World Series. The Swiss rider and the Yamaha Ten Kate team are untouchable now, having already lifted the trophy in Argentina, but they are keen to improve on their race win tally, why stop at 10 when you can score 12, which is better?! However the Indonesian races play out, #77 will be remembered as the champion who rounds out a &ldquo;classic&rdquo; era, known as the "600", in reference to the most common engine size on the grid. In reality, with twins of up to 750 cc and 675 cc three-cylinders, the championship has never been truly homogeneous, but the advent of the Ducati Panigale 955 V2, MV Agusta 800 and Triumph 765 is about to revolutionise a series that&rsquo;s gone unchanged for years. Future regulation to be released during EICMA: in pursuit of balance  The rumours suggest that an official draft of the regulation will be issued during next week's Milan Motorcycle Show. This may or may not be true but in the meantime, there is talk of concessions for the 600 cc four-cylinder bikes, so the Yamahas and Kawasakis, unless Honda also decides to compete with its CBR. The R6 and ZX-6R may mount racing brakes, possibly Brembo, and remove the standard units. The addition of the rear pump activated by the left handlebar is another option, as is ride by wire for the Ninja and a dedicated gear blipper. Engine preparation will remain unchanged and untouchable. So the substance remains the same, but will this be enough to deal with the arrival of the "hyped" Ducati, MV Agusta and Triumph? The Bolognese twin will likely be limited to a maximum number of three engines per season, with throttle valve opening limits and the possibility to purchase a kit with which to exploit certain details. The ideas for the Italian and English three-cylinder bikes are similar to the current 600s. In general, bike/rider weight ratios will be calculated, with tables into which values must fall &ndash; this with a view to evening out the performance. Odendaal or Gonzalez, who will be runner-up?  Steven with Evan Bros and Manuel with ParkinGo are both fighting for second place in the championship, although the South African currently leads the way. The 313 points scored so far, thanks also to five race wins and five podiums, put Odendaal in a very strong position, but it&rsquo;s not yet over just yet. Gonzalez is on 275 points, and there are 50 up for grabs. Both the silver and bronze medal positions are up for grabs, and the Spaniard will also have to defend himself from Jules Cluzel and Philipp Oettl, lying in joint fourth place with 241 points each. Competing for the VFT Racing team, Federico Caricasulo will also have the chance to improve his overall position in the standings. With no Luca Bernardi on the grid, the Italian might be able to move into seventh position. Translated by Heather Watson Official: Jack Miller to race in ASBK       

Dominique will go to Indonesia as title holder to bid farewell to a category that is about to undergo a regulation change: next year will see bike/rider weight ratios come into play

SSP, Mandalika to salute Aegerter, the last "canonical" champion in the class

        The new-look Supersport that will launch in 2022 will also see current champion Dominique Aegerter lining up with the Ten Kate team. The Swiss rider has announced on social media that he has renewed his contract with the Dutch team for next season, when he will do his best to defend his 2021 crown. Dominique stays to defend the title              Visualizza questo post su Instagram  Un post condiviso da Aegerter Dominique (@domiaegerter77)      &ldquo;I am very happy to continue with Ten Kate Racing Yamaha in 2022 &ndash; writes the Swiss rider - We had a great first season with many successes and the world title. I am looking forward to work with the same group of people next season. I feel very much at home at Ten Kate Racing and we are a strong team. Next year we will have more experience and more data, so the goal will be to defend the world title with the Yamaha R6. Our common goal is to continue and grow together in 2023. I want to thank the team and all partners and sponsors who make our dream possible. But first we go to Indonesia, an important race in which we will try to score as many points as possible for the team championship!&rdquo; It&rsquo;s a pity not to see the champion in next year&rsquo;s Superbike field (contrary to what Locatelli did) but he&rsquo;s in for a real challenge with Ten Kate as he fights to retain his title in a Supersport series that will run according to a new regulation and therefore with much more powerful bikes. Translated by Heather Watson Supersport, official: Oliver Bayliss with Barni in 2022       

After his rookie season culminated in the world title, the Swiss rider will stay with the Dutch team as he defends the number 1 plate

Aegerter renews with Ten Kate, but remains in Supersport

        From Kawasaki to Yamaha but, particularly, from Orelac to Ten Kate. Moving from the ZX-6R to R6 will be all new for Leonardo Taccini, as will the San Juan de Villicum circuit, a new track for the rider to discover. The Ten Kate brothers cannot bring Galang Hendra Pratama to South America and so they needed a second rider able to flank Dominique Aegerter. The decision to go with Taccini is a sensible one, as he&rsquo;s a young and determined rider who's already proved fast during his debut Supersport season. And so, as well as having the championship leader in the garage, ready to celebrate his first career title, the Dutch based team - already multiple champions - will also be able to enjoy the freshness that the smiling Leo brings, the talented Italian having all the right qualities to do well. Translated by Heather Watson WorldSSP, Jeffrey Buis to debut with the 600 in Argentina       

Unable to field Hendra Pratama, the Dutch team "drafts" the young Italian, who will pair with world championship leader Dominique &nbsp;

SSP600, Ten Kate targets Leonardo Taccini: in Argentina with Aegerter

The latest &quot;underground&quot; rumour from the SBK would have us believing that Bradley Smith is ready to switch championships and move from MotoGP across to the production-derived series. But where would the former Aprilia rider be heading?  To Ten Kate, &quot;of course&quot;. It would appear that the Dutch team is safe, its participation in the 2021 championship now feasible. And with Loriz Baz having left for the US, brothers Ronald and Gerritt are starting over, preparing an independent R1 M that nevertheless proved competitive in the Frenchman&rsquo;s hands.  As for Smith, he would be embarking on a brand-new adventure. After years of prototype bikes, the 30-year old Englishman would be climbing aboard a different bike in a series that is dominated by Brits. If a deal is in fact made, WorldSBK would gain a rider who has eight MotoGP seasons under his belt, plus eleven seasons across 125 and Moto2. He himself has revealed how keen he still is to do well.  Translated by Heather Watson  WorldSBK, Michel Fabrizio and Jonathan Rea&rsquo;s autograph 

Having lost his Aprilia MotoGP ride, the Brit sees doors open in the production-derived series, the Dutch team&rsquo;s Yamaha R1 still available

4 risultati per 'EN ten kate'

SSP, Mandalika to salute Aegerter, the last "canonical" champion in the class

Aegerter renews with Ten Kate, but remains in Supersport

SSP600, Ten Kate targets Leonardo Taccini: in Argentina with Aegerter

WorldSBK, paddock rumours: Bradley Smith with Ten Kate