Alex Lowes has signed on the dotted line to ride for the newly formed Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team in the 2025 World Superbike campaign.
Lowes has been with the KRT squad since 2020 and will continue with the multiple title-winning outfit as it transforms in 2025.
Bimota and Kawasaki announced in April that the niche Italian marque will create a homologation special powered by the Ninja ZX-10RR engine.
Lowes got his campaign off to a strong start, taking two race victories at the Phillip Island season opener and his extension at the team he’s enjoyed four years shows faith in the new Bimota project.
“I believe this opportunity has come at the correct time,” Lowes said.
“Along with Bimota, Kawasaki are putting huge effort into this new project. Utilising Kawasaki’s nearly 40 years of Superbike racing knowledge and success and also my personal experience with different manufacturers I believe this gives us the best chance to start from the best possible position with the new bike.
“I have shown that I am still improving and still fast and competitive at the front of WorldSBK.
“A big thank you to KMC, Bimota and Provec Racing for the faith shown in me. I’m happy to continue to be part of our racing family!”
KRT Team Manager Guim Roda added: “We want to continue with solid our structure next season, and we have next challenges to achieve with the Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team project, so we need all our best tools to make it good.
“Therefore, we are super happy that Alex was positive to continue with us despite other offers he had.
“For sure now we all can move forward focused to finish 2024 season and start making more history in 2025”.
Shigemi Tanaka, General Manager, Marketing & Sales Division, Kawasaki Motors, Ltd, concluded “On behalf of Kawasaki and Bimota, we are delighted to secure the services of Alex Lowes for the Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team.
“His experience and race craft are considerable assets plus he has a positive and personal history with many of the staff he will work with on this exciting new racing project.
“Now Alex can concentrate on yet more success across the rest of the 2024 without distraction while preparations continue for the new team.”
With the Misano round of WorldSBK commencing Friday, Lowes currently sits fourth in the Riders’ standings with 93 points.
