Shinya Mikami

Nickname: Muscle Mikami
Team name: Team BWR
Race number: 48
Date of birth: 06/12/2000
Hometown/state: Iwaki, Japan
Sporting hero: Jorge Lorenzo
ASBK debut: Round 1 – Phillip Island, 2025
Career highlight: Competing in the Suzuka 8 Hour in 2023 and 2024
Make and model of 2025 motorcycle: Yamaha YZF-R6
What do you do for training: Running and motocross
Sponsors: Blink Services, Racing Team Seki, RS TAICHI
Describe yourself: Shinya is a 24-year old road racer from Japan who primarily races in its national road racing championship (JRR) in the Superstock 600 category. He has also raced in the Asia Road Racing Championship and the Suzuka 8 Hours. With nine years of riding experience, he works as a motorcycle mechanic in Japan, combining my passion for racing with hands-on expertise in the sport.
Fun or interesting fact: The opening round of ASBK in 2025 marks Shinya’s first event racing overseas
Hobbies outside of racing: Work as a motorcycle mechanic and spend time with friends
Race preparation: Sleep and stretch
Social media handles: Instagram: @winrfshinya