Currently at Yamaha in what is his🌃 fourth season with the Japanese manufact🌊urer in WorldSBK, Razgatlioglu is not only aboard one of the most competitive bikes in the series, but one that has ties to MotoGP and could therefore have been a stepping stone to such a move.

In fact, Razgatlioglu was given two MotoGP 💙tests on an M1, one of which came after winning the world title in 2021 as part of a reward for his success, while the more recent outing at Jerez was an opportunity to assess whether Razgatlioglu had the speed to make an immediate impact.

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Insဣtead it proved to be a disappointing test for Razgatlioglu and Yamaha as he was considerably slower than the likes of Dani Pedrosa and Cal Crutchlow, which has since led to the Turkish star opting to stay in WorldSBK after confirming he doesn’t feel as comfortable aboard MotoGP machinery. 

However, Razgatlioglu’s talent can’t be denied as he’s proven 🌱time and time againജ that he can win against the best that WorldSBK has to offer. 

Razgatlioglu’s unique ability to dℱo things on a motorcycle thatꩲ no one else in WorldSBK can achieve has been very evident in recent seasons.

Of course, when we talk about uꦅnique ability the first thing that comes to mind is his inc♉redible braking prowess.

The Yamaha has rarely been associated with braking as its biggest strength, yet Razgatlioglu has made direct-battle against him a near-impossible task for other riders due to the way in which he can lunge from deep withouꦿt being outﷺ of control.

Even more impressive is the fact Razgatlioglu very rarely makes mistake♏s despite braking harder and later than any other ride𝓰r on the grid.

Jonathan Rea, a six-time WorldSBK champion, was the king of Superbike racing for🤪 six seasons while also being known as one of the best brakers, if not the best.

However, Razgatliog𒉰lu consistently showed in 2021 an abilit🍷y to out-duel Rea when it came to hard braking zones, and in plainer terms, overall wheel-to-wheel racing.

Fast forward to now, which is a point in time where Bautista has the best bike on the grid, Razgatlioglu has continued to fight a⛦t the very top of WorldSBK ⛎as he was the Spaniard’s main challenger last season, which is also the case in 2023.

Yamaha’s first world champion since Ben Speis in 2009, the first rider to end Rea’s reign at the top of WorldSBK, Razgatlioglu has achieved many thi♍ngs that other riders have failed to do, while also achieving them in more eye-catching ways than most. 

Yes it’s difficult to identify just how good Razgatlioglu is since he’s never stepped foot into MotoGP, but🍨 what we do know is that the Turkish rider stands towards the top when it comes to the discussion of best Superbike riders of all-time, despite only being 26 years of age. 

We believe there’s reason to suggest Razgatliolgu is a generationa🥂l talent, but if you the reader remains unconvinced, then next season could be the turning point if he takes BMW to the front of WorldSBK, something many others have not managed to do.