Riders in the new one-make Honda supersport series will benefit from the same expertise and tires that Dunlop provides to all riders in CIV, racing on some of Italy’s top circuits. Dunlop will supply one front and two rear tire options from its KR range of racing slicks; the same tires trusted by riders in CIV and other top series like the FIM Endurance World Championship.
The series is aimed as a fair and accessible way of going racing with identical bikes and strict technical regulations to ensure rider skill comes to the fore. To ensure parity and close competition, all bikes will be delivered to riders in a race-ready specification with only a small number of modifications and setup changes permitted.
A number of incentives are in place to support riders by lowering costs, which include each rider receiving their first set of Dunlop tires free of charge. The winner of each race will be awarded a free set of tires, while the second-place rider gets a rear tire and the third-place rider a front tire.
Wim Van Achter, Motorsport Manager Europe, Dunlop: “We’re excited to be part of the new Pro Honda CBR600RR Cup by Improve, which is a great addition after Dunlop became the exclusive tire supplier to CIV at the start of this season. The philosophy behind this series is admirable, and we’re pleased to offer incentives and support to help keep riders’ and teams’ costs down. The result will be thrilling one-make battles on some of Italy’s best race tracks.”
Alesandro Michelozzi, Manager, Firenze Motor / Improve (series promoter): “We are truly pleased to have a technical partner like Dunlop on our side, as they guarantee the high quality and performance that will characterise our trophy, and are essential for its success. I thank Aldo Ciccone for having shown interest and understanding of the importance of supporting an idea through which we hope to bring new talent in the national racing scene. We at Firenze Motor / Improve are delighted to be part of the organisation, and we are confident that we can deliver competitive and exciting races.”
The exact calendar for the Pro Honda CBR600RR Cup by Improve is yet to be announced but the 2025 Dunlop CIV season gets underway on 5-6 April at Misano, where Dunlop begins its second year as the exclusive tire partner to all classes, including the Superbike and highly popular Supersport 600NG categories.