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Accoridng to a press release issued at Laguna Seca by the FIM, “At the request of the Superbike World Championship promoter, FGSport Group, a unique brand and type of tyres will be available to all riders and teams to create fair and equitable conditions to all of them and in order to prevent a lack of availability of tyres.”

We think that means spec tires, but we’re not sure. Stay tuned.