China's ZXMOTO again triumphs in World Supersport: sixth win of the season, Chinese components exceed Italian engineers' expectations
A 4.2‑km track with 16 corners, most of them low‑speed technical turns. French rider Valentin Debise from the Chinese team delivered the manufacturer's sixth victory. European and Japanese brands now face a serious rival. ZXMOTO's Operations Manager in Italy: "Every week, materials arrive from China to upgrade the bikes." The Technical Director called the Chinese motorcycle "almost a perfect race bike."
As reported by CCTV+, Chinese company ZXMOTO once again demonstrated the strength of Chinese manufacturing by securing another win in the World Supersport Championship on Saturday. In the first FIM Supersport (WorldSSP) race at the Emilia‑Romagna round, French rider Valentin Debise from the Chinese ZXMOTO team won, giving the Chinese manufacturer its sixth victory of the season. The 4.2‑kilometer track has 16 corners, most of which are low‑speed technical turns. Across different tracks, the ability to adapt to changes in the supply chain has become a key factor in race wins.
Fabio Evangelista, ZXMOTO's Operations Manager in Italy, said: "Every day, every week, materials come from China. They are used to upgrade the race bikes, making them more competitive." After the race, Mauro Pellegrini, ZXMOTO's Technical Director in Italy, pointed out that a key Chinese‑made component ensuring the bike's stability in corners is the top clamp (steering stem bracket). "It is stronger, which provides stability. We are using it now. I knew and believed China could make good motorcycles, but the fact that it is so good exceeded all my expectations. I can say this is almost a perfect race bike," Pellegrini said.
For a long time, European and Japanese brands were the two main contenders in the WorldSSP. But the emergence of Chinese manufacturer ZXMOTO has made the racing even more exciting. Gregorio Lavilla, Executive Director of the World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK), said: "New entrants, new manufacturers have challenged everyone. It's good for the sport, for the competition. Clearly, the quality of Chinese brands is constantly improving, not only in motorcycles but also in the automotive segment. In terms of performance, they are quite competitive."
WorldSSP (FIM Supersport World Championship) is the second‑tier class in circuit motorcycle racing after Superbike. ZXMOTO is a Chinese motorcycle manufacturer actively entering the global racing arena. The top clamp (steering stem bracket) is a front suspension component critical for stability in corners.
When a Chinese motorcycle wins on an Italian track where every part breathes racing history, a paradigm shift occurs. Not long ago, "Made in China" was associated with copying. Today, Italian engineers accustomed to the excellence of Ducati and Aprilia speak with respect of "almost a perfect race bike." ZXMOTO is not just catching up — it is exceeding expectations. And when a Chinese top clamp provides stability through low‑speed turns, and wins become systematic, it means a new force has emerged in the world of motorsport. Engines roar not only on the track — they roar in the workshops where Chinese engineers continue to prove that quality has no nationality. It has only one criterion: victory.
