On May 17, 2026, the second race of the WorldSSP class at the WSBK Czech Republic Round saw French rider Valentin Debise of ZXMOTO secure another championship. This victory marks ZXMOTO's fifth title of the 2026 season.
How the Fifth Championship Was Won
Date & Venue: May 17, 2026, Brno Circuit, Czech Republic.
Race Recap: Debise started from pole position, dropped to third mid-race, but fought wheel-to-wheel with Yamaha and other rivals to retake the lead and win.
Historic Significance: Following the Portuguese Round, this is the second time ZXMOTO has achieved a double win at a single round in 2026 - a milestone for the brand.
All Five Titles of the 2026 Season
Portugal Round Double Win (2 titles)March 2026, WSBK Portugal Round: Debise dominated both Race 1 and Race 2 aboard the ZXMOTO 820RR-RS.
Hungary Round (1 title)May 2, 2026: Won Race 1 of the WorldSSP class at the Hungary Round.
Czech Republic Round Double Win (2 titles)May 16, 2026: Race 1 champion (4th title).May 17, 2026: Race 2 champion (5th title).
Why It Matters
With five titles in the bag, ZXMOTO continues to break the decades-long monopoly of European, Japanese, and American brands in the middleweight category. The 820RR-RS - a fully Chinese-developed motorcycle - has proven its competitiveness against Yamaha, Honda, and Ducati on the world's most demanding circuits.
