{"id":66675,"date":"2026-01-15T12:43:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T11:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isbsport.com\/?p=66675"},"modified":"2026-03-05T12:54:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T11:54:16","slug":"isb-sport-kawasaki-ssp-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isbsport.com\/it\/isb-sport-kawasaki-ssp-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"ISB SPORT SPONSORS KAWASAKI SSP FOR THE 2026 SEASON"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>THE KAWASAKI WORLDSBK AND WORLDSSP TEAMS ARE READY TO TAKE ON THE 2026 SEASON<\/h2>\n<p>During testing taking place at the Jerez Circuit in Spain, the two factory Kawasaki teams were presented to the media in attendance at the Andalusian track.<\/p>\n<p>The entire WorldSBK squad with rider Garrett Gerloff and the WorldSSP team, with reconfirmed Jeremy Alcoba and a new entry in the shape of two-time Supersport world champion and MotoE world champion, Dominique Aegerter, will participate in this week\u2019s Jerez tests and the subsequent Portimao sessions. These tests will allow them to prepare for the 2026 season, which will get underway in Australia on the weekend of 20-22 February, following two official test days at the same Australian track on 16-17 February.<\/p>\n<p>Garrett Gerloff will be riding the Ninja ZX-10RR in its 2026 configuration, complete with new aerodynamics and an advanced engine and electronics, while Alcoba and Aegerter are tasked with exploiting the potential of the Ninja ZX-6R 636, which was already capable of powering the Spaniard to the podium at the end of last season, at both Estoril and Jerez.<\/p>\n<p>Morale is high among the team members, as is their determination to give it their all, score the best possible results, and paint the two world championship podiums green.<\/p>\n<p>Note. The bike graphics seen in the images reflect those of the 2026 lime green livery option for the Ninja ZX-10R and Ninja ZX-6R 636 production bikes<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66664\" src=\"https:\/\/isbsport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/619913693_18566715016049354_8416279885926106335_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isbsport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/619913693_18566715016049354_8416279885926106335_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/isbsport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/619913693_18566715016049354_8416279885926106335_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isbsport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/619913693_18566715016049354_8416279885926106335_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isbsport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/619913693_18566715016049354_8416279885926106335_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/isbsport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/619913693_18566715016049354_8416279885926106335_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/isbsport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/619913693_18566715016049354_8416279885926106335_n-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/isbsport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/619913693_18566715016049354_8416279885926106335_n-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/isbsport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/619913693_18566715016049354_8416279885926106335_n-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/isbsport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/619913693_18566715016049354_8416279885926106335_n-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/isbsport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/619913693_18566715016049354_8416279885926106335_n-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/isbsport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/619913693_18566715016049354_8416279885926106335_n-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Manuel Puccetti \u2013 Team Principal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve worked tirelessly over the winter on every little detail. We tested in November and are now here at Jerez and Portimao, because we want to be properly prepared for the first round in Australia and start the championship in the best possible way. Aegerter and Alcoba have also had chance to carry out tests in the wind tunnel, to improve their aerodynamics. Our aim for 2026 is to be regular podium contenders in Supersport and place as high in the standings as possible in Superbike, which I\u2019m sure we can do thanks to the combined efforts of our team and Kawasaki.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Garrett Gerloff<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe team and I are excited and keen to start this 2026 championship. We\u2019ve changed a lot in terms of both the bike and the team, and I\u2019m pleased to be able to work with a new crew chief, whom I\u2019ve already collaborated with in the past, achieving strong results. The other technicians remain the same and this is important, giving continuity to our work. The tests we\u2019re conducting are important to ensure we head to Australia in the best possible condition and can start the season positively \u2013 I have high expectations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jeremy Alcoba<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want to start the 2026 season in the same way we finished 2025 \u2013 on the podium. We have the speed and the potential to be able to do it. The team has worked hard and I feel well prepared. I\u2019m a little nervous if I think about the first races in Australia, but this is positive because it means I\u2019m psyched to just the right point. Our goal is to fight for the podium in every race, and we have everything we need to be able to aim high.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dominique Aegerter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m pleased to take on this new season with the Kawasaki WorldSSP Team. The tests are very important if we want to be ready for round one at Phillip Island, and I can\u2019t wait to get there. My goal is to build confidence and get back to winning after some difficult seasons. I\u2019m highly motivated and ready to give 110%, and I know I can aim for strong results with the support of such a fantastic team.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE KAWASAKI WORLDSBK AND WORLDSSP TEAMS ARE READY TO TAKE ON THE 2026 SEASON During testing taking place at the Jerez Circuit in Spain, the two factory Kawasaki teams were presented to the media in attendance at the Andalusian track. 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