Chantra Debuts in WorldSBK with MotoGP-Inspired Approach
Somkiat Chantra, making his Honda World Superbike (WorldSBK) debut at the Jerez test in November 2025, revealed he applied elements of his MotoGP experience to electronics setup during the two-day session. The Thai rider ended up as the tenth-fastest among participants.Key TakeawaysSomkiat Chantra made his WorldSBK debut with Honda, focusing on understanding new bike and tyres.The rider used MotoGP-like settings for electronics during the test to adapt quickly.Jake Dixon also debuted in WorldSBK but faced a steep learning curve due to multiple crashes.Chantra’s approach was influenced by his recent experience in MotoGP, where he found the bike's control systems more refined compared to those of the CBR1000RR-R. He experimented with power modes and traction control settings similar to what ...