September 22nd, 2025.



A Dunlop privateer Superstock team secured a remarkable overall podium at the FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) season-ending Bol d’Or on Sunday. The 88th edition of the legendary 24-hour race also crowned the 2025 Dunlop Superstock Trophy champion and the inaugural Production Trophy champion, bringing the EWC season to a thrilling conclusion.

The Bol d’Or unfolded under sunshine and blue skies on Saturday, before clouds moved in on Sunday, delivering a dramatic championship decider with close battles across the open-tyre Formula EWC class and the Dunlop-exclusive Superstock Trophy and Production Trophy categories.

From daytime heat to cooler night conditions, Dunlop’s KR racing slicks once again proved their consistency, competitiveness and durability. Teams across all classes relied on the tyres’ wide operating window, quick warm-up and stable performance to push from the opening laps to the chequered flag, collecting as many points as possible in the process.

National Motos Honda defends Superstock Trophy title as Production Trophy crowns ARTEC as the first champion
The #55 National Motos Honda, featuring Valentin Suchet, Guillaume Raymond and Johan Nigon secured back-to-back Dunlop Superstock Trophy titles, with a third-place finish in class and fifth overall finish at the Bol d’Or. The French team was in the fight from the start and ran inside the top ten throughout, underlining the durability of the Dunlop KR slicks across the full 24 hours. Their consistency proved decisive, because with 81 points already on the board heading to Circuit Paul Ricard, their third-place finish in class was enough to seal the championship.

The Bol d’Or saw the #9 Champion-MRP-Tecmas BMW deliver a standout performance, not only taking victory in the Superstock Trophy, but also securing an overall podium finish in third place - a remarkable achievement for a Superstock team among the Formula EWC entries. This result also confirmed the team’s third place in the Superstock Trophy championship standings. The #41 Kaedear-Dafy-Rac41 Honda followed closely, taking second place both in the race and in the team standings.

With every team competing with a range of tyres from Dunlop’s KR racing slick range, the Superstock Trophy again showcased some of the closest competition of the weekend. At one stage, six Superstock teams occupied overall top-ten positions, ahead of many factory teams in the top class, highlighting both the competitiveness of the class and the consistent performance of the Dunlop KR slicks.

The Production Trophy, introduced at the beginning of 2025, also crowned its first-ever champion at the Bol d’Or. The #199 ARTEC Kawasaki secured the inaugural title with a fourth-place finish in class, building on its points advantage from earlier rounds. The pole-sitting #87 Moto Revue Moto Journal Honda impressed on debut before retiring, leaving space for the #96 Team Moto Ain Yamaha to take the race win at Circuit Paul Ricard, while the #42 Green Team Lycee Sainte Claire Kawasaki and the #26 Audemar Motoclub Gemenos Yamaha completed the Production Trophy podium. All Production Trophy teams also have the same range of Dunlop KR racing slicks.

Strong showing in open-tyre Formula EWC class
In the Formula EWC class, which features open tyre choice, several teams displayed strong form before issues forced them out of contention. The #53 Mana-Au Competition Honda emerged as the top Dunlop-equipped finisher, climbing from P32 on the grid to ninth overall, followed by the #14 Maco Racing Team Yamaha, which secured a solid P13 finish.

Other Dunlop teams showed competitive pace and performance before misfortune struck. The #99 Elf Marc VDS Racing Team/KM99 Yamaha ran consistently inside the top ten and as high as sixth before retiring with a technical issue. The privateer #6 ERC Endurance BMW also impressed, climbing into the top five early on, showcasing the grip and stability of the KR slicks before a night-time crash ended its race. The #90 Team LRP Poland BMW was another strong contender forced to retire early, while the #65 Motobox Kremer Racing Yamaha charged from P16 to P8 overall before retiring just three hours from the finish.

Despite the misfortune, Dunlop’s KR108 and KR109 tyres underlined their qualities in varied conditions. Their quick warm-up and proven durability allowed Dunlop-equipped teams to push immediately and consistently after pitstops, while their wide operating window provided confidence across daytime heat and cooler night temperatures. Multiple Dunlop teams climbed steadily through the order over the course of the race, demonstrating the consistency and competitiveness of the tyres across the full 24 hours.

Wim Van Achter, Motorsport Manager, Dunlop Motorcycle Europe, commented: “We’re proud to have supported teams across all categories throughout the year, including 41 entries at this year’s edition of the Bol d’Or. Congratulations to the champions and to all competitors for delivering such an exciting season finale with close battles in every class. We’re delighted to finish the season with a Dunlop Superstock team celebrating an overall podium finish.

“The Bol d’Or is one of the toughest races in world endurance and this 88th edition once again proved the performance of our Dunlop KR range. Its wide operating window, rapid warm-up and durability gave riders the confidence to push in every condition. To see Dunlop-equipped teams competing strongly in Formula EWC, Superstock Trophy and the Production Trophy really underlines the capability of the KR range across every level of endurance racing.”

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