Bimota’s high-profile return to WorldSBK in 2025 proved far more than a symbolic comeback. When the project was announced, expectations were unclear. A Bimota chassis powered by a Kawasaki engine inevitably prompted questions: would it simply be a rebadged ZX-10RR?
Winter testing quickly answered that. This was an all-new machine and, for the Provec Racing squad, an ambitious project.
By season’s end, it was a successful first chapter. Alex Lowes led the effort superbly, claiming four podium finishes on his way to sixth in the riders’ standings. It might have been even better: the Brit crashed out of the lead at his home round and missed two races through injury.
As the year progressed, Lowes’ confidence visibly grew. After five seasons aboard the Kawasaki, adapting to a new package required time, but once comfortable he began extracting increasingly strong performances as development momentum built through the summer. He relished the role of team leader.
