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Simon Patterson selects six benchmarks for Toprak Razgatlioglu in his World Superbike Championship to MotoGP move
Toprak Razgatlioglu, a double World Superbike champion, will make the move to MotoGP in 2026, joining a select group of riders who have transitioned from superbikes to the premier class of motorcycle racing.
Despite the successes of other superbike champions, not all have found the same level of achievement in MotoGP.
James Toseland, a two-time WSB champion, struggled in his MotoGP career with no wins and podiums, despite a promising start.
Colin Edwards, another former WSB champion, had a solid MotoGP career with 12 podiums but never managed to clinch a race win.
Chris Vermeulen, an Australian rider, also made a successful transition to MotoGP with one win and seven podiums in his career.
