Is the World Superbike series better than MotoGP?

The first round of the 2009 World Superbike series (WSB) sees Noriyuki Haga take 45 points from the two races at the Phillip Island circuit in Australia. The competition for the title is stronger than ever with several riders in contention to win the championship this season. In contrast the MotoGP series, often seen as the premier of the two competitions, is less competitive. Which is the better of the two classes?

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Host Brazil not looking back in history

Brazil's defender Marcelo controls the ball during a training session of the national team at the National Stadium (Mane Garrincha), in Brasilia, on the eve of the kick off of the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 football tournament, on June 14, 2013. AFP PHOTO / YASUYOSHI CHIBA *** Local Caption *** 345057-01-08.jpg

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ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Jospeh O'Brien riding Declaration of War lands the Queen Anne Stakes during day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2013 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse) *** Local Caption *** 170797659.jpg

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