BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet's Sylvain Barrier has taken out the 2012 FIM Superstock 1000 Cup on his BMW S 1000 RR.

Starting the final round at Magny-Cours with a slim 3-point lead in the Championship, Barrier rode a controlled race in extremely wet and slippery conditions to finish in 2nd place and grab the title in front of his home crowd.

The 23-year old Frenchman finished the season with four race wins, six podiums and seven pole positions. In the middle of the season he suffered a major shoulder injury that sidelined him for several rounds but with dedication and determination Barrier fought his way back into contention, grabbing the lead in the race to the Championship at the penultimate round in Portimão.

This is the second success in the FIM Superstock 1000 Cup for BMW Motorrad Italia following Ayrton Badovini's victory in 2010.

"I still cannot believe I have won the title. The hard work done with the team throughout the season has paid off and I want to thank the guys, my family, my mentor James Toseland, the Clinica Mobile and everyone who supported me during the year. It's been a fabulous week-end and I am over the moon!" said an excited Sylvain Barrier.

"The result achieved today in the FIM Superstock 1000 Cup is amazing. We built on our success from 2010 and won the title again thanks to a very top-level team, a rider of unquestionable talent - who was able to grow and mature even more - and a bike that proved once more to be the best not only in the worldwide market but also on track" said Andrea Buzzoni, General Manager BMW Motorrad Italia.

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