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Zhang Xue Motorcycles Holds Firm at Assen as Global Orders Flood In

New WorldSBK balance-of-performance limits now set a clear test of whether the Chinese newcomer can sustain its speed.

Overview

  • In Race 2 at Assen, Valentin Debise finished seventh after a red flag ended the WorldSSP contest because oil from a crash left the track unsafe.
  • In the first race, Debise placed fourth after a late penalty for a track limits infraction cut short a push for the podium.
  • Under WorldSBK balance-of-performance rules, the team’s initial leniency has ended and the 820RR-RS now faces the same rev and intake restrictions as established brands.
  • At the Canton Fair, the company said more than 5,000 buyers sought local agency deals and it logged over a thousand orders for its production 820RR.
  • Founder Zhang Xue said sudden fame has become a burden, with fans gathering at the factory gate and disrupting his normal work routine.