The 2021 World Superbike champion was delayed in test𓆏ing next year's new machinery due to a contractual clause with Yamaha which prevented him taking part in the postseason test.

But now, Razgatlioglu has done his first l𓂃aps on 💃the BMW.

Welcome to the family, Toprak Razgatlioglu!

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You ask, we deliver

The first stoppie of on his new ride is here

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First time out for in his new colours

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But he has been warned by Andrea Dovizioso that a new bike will not guarantee the championship: "I think he’s so talented. I like him as a perso💮n. I don’t know a lot about him, but I spoke with him, and he seem🌺s like a nice person. 

“I think, wi♈th BMW, in two years, Toprak can change the situation a bit and become competitive with BMW."

Next year's WSBK season will be punctuated by Jonathan Rea, the six-time champion, leaving Kawasaki to replace Razgatlioglu at Yamꦏaha.

But the Turkish rider's fresh move is another big deal in the paddocඣk which🦹 could help shape the title picture.