{"id":1954930,"date":"2026-05-25T10:14:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T07:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1954930"},"modified":"2026-05-25T10:14:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T07:14:25","slug":"alex-lowes-explains-curious-bimota-worldsbk-testing-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1954930","title":{"rendered":"Alex Lowes explains curious Bimota WorldSBK testing decision"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315789_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Alex Lowes explains curious Bimota WorldSBK testing decision<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Alex Lowes explains why Bimota voluntarily chose not to run in the best track conditions at the Misano WorldSBK test.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Alex Whitworth <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-05-25T11:14:25+01:00\">25 May 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315789_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315789_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315789_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315789_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315789_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315789_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315789_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315789_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315789_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Lowes, 2026 Czech WorldSBK, grid. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Bimota opted to avoid the best track conditions at the Misano WorldSBK test last week in order to focus on the weaknesses of the KB998.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">One of the bike\u2019s major pitfalls in WorldSBK since it entered the championship last year has been performance in hot conditions, which was also a problem with the ZX-10RR the KB998 effectively replaced in 2025.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">With the majority of the WorldSBK season taking place in the European summer, performance in hot conditions can be a key aspect of a bike\u2019s potential in the championship.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Lowes, March 2026 Portimao WorldSBK Test. Credit: Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It\u2019s perhaps no surprise, then, that Bimota opted not to run in the morning on day two of the recent Misano test (20\u201321 May) when conditions were cooler and grip was at its best after a day\u2019s worth of rubber had been laid down on the first day, especially, as Alex Lowes explained, given the expectation that the race weekend at Misano next month will take place in warmer conditions.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe had a busy two days at Misano,\u201d said Lowes after the second day of the Misano test.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe did 160 laps, so we were working hard.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-c7e6308604fa61e8f18cf8ac1e270ce56491ed05bf6928204140dfa4483ad6c5\">  Misano WorldSBK Test Results &#8211; Wednesday (FINAL)   Tommy Bridewell celebrates major breakthrough at Czech WorldSBK <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe started a bit later on the last day, rather than going out in the morning to use the grippy track. We decided to do more laps in the afternoon session, because I think the race weekend is going to be a bit hotter.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI was really focused in the afternoon to have a good rhythm and I felt quite good.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Lowes, 2026 Portuguese WorldSBK, grid. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-0974de314b5aaf4cdddcb7b23f606bafd9b86f9b2ae572a5488e3e22d6dd67d9\">  The core reason behind Axel Bassani\u2019s WorldSBK turnaround in Czechia   Alvaro Bautista ruled out of Czech WorldSBK after heavy FP3 crash <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe tried a lot of things. A lot of times when you are testing you never find the perfect set-up because you focus a lot of time in trying to improve the bike, not just for this track but for the rest of the season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI am happy with the test, but of course we always want to be better, to be closer to the Ducatis. We improved our understanding of the bike, and I think we did a very good, consistent job over the two days.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Pere Riba, 2026 Hungarian WorldSBK, pit box. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Pere Riba, Lowes\u2019 crew chief, reflected Lowes\u2019 view that working in hotter conditions was important at the test.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe test was good and very hot,\u201d Riba said. \u201cThe track surface was 50\u00b0C during the day with a maximum of 53\u00b0C.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOn day one, we tried some components, as we had some new things to test. On the second day, we focused more on the set-up of the bike.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cAlex [Lowes] made a good job because it was quite tough in these very hot conditions. Everybody is very fast, so everybody is pushing quite hard.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cAlex was happy after the test and made a big effort to understand some of the items we tested. We are looking to go to the next race weekend in Aragon to keep on learning and improving the package.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">WorldSBK heads back to Misano on 12\u201314 June for the Emilia-Romagna Round, two weeks after the Aragon Round this weekend on 29\u201331 May.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Alex Lowes<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Why Alvaro Bautista thinks he had it harder than Nicolo Bulega at WorldSBK peak<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314306_hires_0.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314306_hires_0.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314306_hires_0.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314306_hires_0.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314306_hires_0.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314306_hires_0.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314306_hires_0.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314306_hires_0.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314306_hires_0.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-6cb4674ee92c8a619d62f7bdae4321a12d82e06cee473fa239963ad503ec47a4\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-alex-w.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-alex-w.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-alex-w.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Alex Whitworth<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">Journalist<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Alex joined the Crash.net team in August of 2024 having covered consumer and racing motorcycle news at Visordown for two years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>More News<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-33d3fa9082231128a3e96dfcafcc569f4d1737f344ca29b7bb4e02c256c6f42a\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> World Superbikes  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>WorldSBK rider warns \u201cit\u2019s a shame when one manufacturer is dominating\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1777129961\"> 25\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1305702_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Alex Lowes chases Lorenzo Baldassarri, 2026 Dutch WorldSBK. 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Superpole Qualifying Results<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1776505200\"> 18\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1304904_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Nicolo Bulega, 2026 Dutch WorldSBK round at Assen.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> World Superbikes  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Assen WorldSBK: Iker Lecuona leads red-flagged final practice<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1776501000\"> 18\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1304721_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Iker Lecuona, 2026 Assen WorldSBK.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Alex Lowes explains why Bimota voluntarily chose not to run in the best track conditions at the Misano WorldSBK test.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Bimota opted to avoid the best track conditions at the Misano WorldSBK test last week in order to focus on the weaknesses of the KB998.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">One of the bike\u2019s major pitfalls in WorldSBK since it entered the championship last year has been performance in hot conditions, which was also a problem with the ZX-10RR the KB998 effectively replaced in 2025.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">With the majority of the WorldSBK season taking place in the European summer, performance in hot conditions can be a key aspect of a bike\u2019s potential in the championship.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Lowes, March 2026 Portimao WorldSBK Test. Credit: Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It\u2019s perhaps no surprise, then, that Bimota opted not to run in the morning on day two of the recent Misano test (20\u201321 May) when conditions were cooler and grip was at its best after a day\u2019s worth of rubber had been laid down on the first day, especially, as Alex Lowes explained, given the expectation that the race weekend at Misano next month will take place in warmer conditions.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe had a busy two days at Misano,\u201d said Lowes after the second day of the Misano test.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe did 160 laps, so we were working hard.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-c7e6308604fa61e8f18cf8ac1e270ce56491ed05bf6928204140dfa4483ad6c5\">  Misano WorldSBK Test Results &#8211; Wednesday (FINAL)   Tommy Bridewell celebrates major breakthrough at Czech WorldSBK <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe started a bit later on the last day, rather than going out in the morning to use the grippy track. We decided to do more laps in the afternoon session, because I think the race weekend is going to be a bit hotter.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI was really focused in the afternoon to have a good rhythm and I felt quite good.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Lowes, 2026 Portuguese WorldSBK, grid. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-0974de314b5aaf4cdddcb7b23f606bafd9b86f9b2ae572a5488e3e22d6dd67d9\">  The core reason behind Axel Bassani\u2019s WorldSBK turnaround in Czechia   Alvaro Bautista ruled out of Czech WorldSBK after heavy FP3 crash <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe tried a lot of things. A lot of times when you are testing you never find the perfect set-up because you focus a lot of time in trying to improve the bike, not just for this track but for the rest of the season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI am happy with the test, but of course we always want to be better, to be closer to the Ducatis. We improved our understanding of the bike, and I think we did a very good, consistent job over the two days.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Pere Riba, 2026 Hungarian WorldSBK, pit box. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Pere Riba, Lowes\u2019 crew chief, reflected Lowes\u2019 view that working in hotter conditions was important at the test.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe test was good and very hot,\u201d Riba said. \u201cThe track surface was 50\u00b0C during the day with a maximum of 53\u00b0C.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOn day one, we tried some components, as we had some new things to test. On the second day, we focused more on the set-up of the bike.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cAlex [Lowes] made a good job because it was quite tough in these very hot conditions. Everybody is very fast, so everybody is pushing quite hard.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cAlex was happy after the test and made a big effort to understand some of the items we tested. We are looking to go to the next race weekend in Aragon to keep on learning and improving the package.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">WorldSBK heads back to Misano on 12\u201314 June for the Emilia-Romagna Round, two weeks after the Aragon Round this weekend on 29\u201331 May.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Bimota opted to avoid the best track conditions at the Misano WorldSBK test last week in order to focus on the weaknesses of the KB998.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">One of the bike\u2019s major pitfalls in WorldSBK since it entered the championship last year has been performance in hot conditions, which was also a problem with the ZX-10RR the KB998 effectively replaced in 2025.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">With the majority of the WorldSBK season taking place in the European summer, performance in hot conditions can be a key aspect of a bike\u2019s potential in the championship.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/00_test_portimao_worldsbk_2026_monday_lowes_z9a_4627_ykujw5.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Lowes, March 2026 Portimao WorldSBK Test. Credit: Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It\u2019s perhaps no surprise, then, that Bimota opted not to run in the morning on day two of the recent Misano test (20\u201321 May) when conditions were cooler and grip was at its best after a day\u2019s worth of rubber had been laid down on the first day, especially, as Alex Lowes explained, given the expectation that the race weekend at Misano next month will take place in warmer conditions.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe had a busy two days at Misano,\u201d said Lowes after the second day of the Misano test.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe did 160 laps, so we were working hard.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-c7e6308604fa61e8f18cf8ac1e270ce56491ed05bf6928204140dfa4483ad6c5\">  Misano WorldSBK Test Results &#8211; Wednesday (FINAL)   Tommy Bridewell celebrates major breakthrough at Czech WorldSBK <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe started a bit later on the last day, rather than going out in the morning to use the grippy track. We decided to do more laps in the afternoon session, because I think the race weekend is going to be a bit hotter.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI was really focused in the afternoon to have a good rhythm and I felt quite good.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1303636_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Lowes, 2026 Portuguese WorldSBK, grid. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-0974de314b5aaf4cdddcb7b23f606bafd9b86f9b2ae572a5488e3e22d6dd67d9\">  The core reason behind Axel Bassani\u2019s WorldSBK turnaround in Czechia   Alvaro Bautista ruled out of Czech WorldSBK after heavy FP3 crash <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe tried a lot of things. A lot of times when you are testing you never find the perfect set-up because you focus a lot of time in trying to improve the bike, not just for this track but for the rest of the season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI am happy with the test, but of course we always want to be better, to be closer to the Ducatis. We improved our understanding of the bike, and I think we did a very good, consistent job over the two days.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1250231_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Pere Riba, 2026 Hungarian WorldSBK, pit box. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Pere Riba, Lowes\u2019 crew chief, reflected Lowes\u2019 view that working in hotter conditions was important at the test.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe test was good and very hot,\u201d Riba said. \u201cThe track surface was 50\u00b0C during the day with a maximum of 53\u00b0C.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOn day one, we tried some components, as we had some new things to test. On the second day, we focused more on the set-up of the bike.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cAlex [Lowes] made a good job because it was quite tough in these very hot conditions. Everybody is very fast, so everybody is pushing quite hard.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cAlex was happy after the test and made a big effort to understand some of the items we tested. We are looking to go to the next race weekend in Aragon to keep on learning and improving the package.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">WorldSBK heads back to Misano on 12\u201314 June for the Emilia-Romagna Round, two weeks after the Aragon Round this weekend on 29\u201331 May.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/wsbk\/news\/1096209\/1\/alex-lowes-explains-curious-bimota-worldsbk-testing-decision&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1315789_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Alex Lowes explains curious Bimota WorldSBK testing decision Alex Lowes explains why Bimota voluntarily chose not to run in the best track conditions at the Misano WorldSBK test. Alex Whitworth 25 May 2026 Share Alex Lowes, 2026 Czech WorldSBK, grid. 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