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Alex Lowes details the “advantages” of the Bimota KB998 after taking a podium at the French WorldSBK.
After achieving the Bimota KB998’s first WorldSBK podium in the Misano Superpole Race in May, Alex Lowes secured another podium for the Italian bike at Magny-Cours in a full-distance race for the first time.
The KB998 made its World Superbike debut this year to boost Kawasaki’s presence in the series, replacing the Kawasaki ZX-10RR.
Axel Bassani earned the bike its first front row at Misano, with Lowes following up with another podium finish in the Superpole race. Lowes repeated this success in Race 1 at Magny-Cours, marking the bike’s first podium in a full-distance WorldSBK race.
Lowes credited the bike’s performance on used tires for his success, highlighting its impressive turning capabilities when grip levels drop.
Looking ahead to Sunday’s races, Lowes expressed his satisfaction with the team’s progress, emphasizing the need for consistency at all tracks. He also acknowledged the areas for improvement, particularly in braking and certain sections of the circuit.
Overall, Lowes praised the bike’s handling and agility, particularly in long corners, and remained optimistic about their prospects for the remainder of the weekend.
