AMA Superbike (video game)

AMA Superbike
DeveloperMotorsims
PublisherMotorsims
PlatformWindows[2]
Release
GenreRacing
ModesSingle-player, multiplayer

AMA Superbike is a racing game developed and published by Motorsims for Microsoft Windows in 1999. It is a video game based on the AMA Superbike Championship.

Gameplay

In AMA Superbike, players select from a roster of nine licensed motorcycles divided between the 600cc Supersports class and the 750cc Superbike class, then take them onto nine real‑world racing circuits. Races unfold from a first‑person perspective that incorporates head movement to mirror a rider's view while leaning through turns. Each track requires practice to learn proper racing lines and the distinct handling characteristics of the bikes. During competition, players navigate curves, manage throttle, and maintain control at high speeds while contending with both computer‑controlled opponents and human racers in online sessions. The game includes crash sequences, physics‑based reactions to leaving the track or accelerating through curves, and the ability to participate in multiplayer races when available. Menu navigation precedes each event, where players configure settings before launching into practice laps or full races.[3]

Development

AMA Superbike was developed by Motorsims, a company founded in 1997.[4] The game went gold on August 18, 1999.[5]

Former AMA Daytona Superbike Champion and television sports analyst David Sadowski provided commentary and analysis to the game.[6]

Reception

The game received mixed reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[7]

AMA Superbike ranked 8th on PC Data's list of Top-Selling PC Games for the week of January 2 to 8 in 2000.[13]

References

  1. ^ McGinn, Joe (September 1, 1999). "AMA Superbike (PC) Hands on Preview". Motorsims. Archived from the original on January 18, 2000. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  2. ^ Gussow, Dave (November 29, 1999). "AMA Superbike". Tampa Bay Times. p. 56. Archived from the original on December 4, 2021. Retrieved December 4, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b Poole, Stephen (November 8, 1999). "AMA Superbike Review [date mislabeled as "April 29, 2000"]". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  4. ^ "History". Motorsims. Archived from the original on December 25, 2003. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  5. ^ Abner, William (August 18, 1999). "AMA Superbike Goes Gold". Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original on December 15, 2002. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  6. ^ Fudge, James (August 23, 1999). "David Sadowski Lends voice to AMA Superbike". Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original on October 3, 2003. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  7. ^ a b "AMA Superbike for PC". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on February 14, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  8. ^ Mahood, Andy (November 9, 1999). "AMA Superbike". Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from the original on August 16, 2000. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  9. ^ Todd, Brett (January 25, 2000). "AMA Superbike". Computer Games Strategy Plus. Strategy Plus, Inc. Archived from the original on June 27, 2003. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  10. ^ Goble, Gordon (January 2000). "AMA Superbike" (PDF). Computer Gaming World. Ziff Davis. p. 134. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  11. ^ Bergren, Paul (December 1999). "AMA Superbike". Game Informer. No. 80. FuncoLand.
  12. ^ Lopez, Vincent (October 18, 1999). "AMA Superbike". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  13. ^ Fudge, James (January 12, 2000). "More Millionaire Madness". Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original on October 15, 2002. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
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