Ducati Corse's James Toseland adds his name to a very long and impressive list of men who have won the World Superbike championship. At 23 he is the youngest-ever champion of the series.

Year/Rider/Machine
1988: Fred Merkel, Honda
1989: Fred Merkel, Honda
1990: Raymond Roche, Ducati
1991: Doug Polen, Ducati
1992: Doug Polen, Ducati
1993: Scott Russell, Kawasaki
1994: Carl Fogarty, Ducati
1995: Carl Fogarty, Ducati
1996: Troy Corser, Ducati
1997: John Kocinski, Honda
1998: Carl Fogarty, Ducati
1999: Carl Fogarty, Ducati
2000: Colin Edwards II, Honda
2001: Troy Bayliss, Ducati
2002: Colin Edwards, Honda
2003: Neil Hodgson, Ducati
2004: James Toseland, Ducati