After three years of Niall Mackenzie domination, the 1999 British Superbike Championship saw a changing of the guard, with a new generation of riders fighting to take the crown.

With Mackenzie and Yamaha struggling to match their previous success, the championship was wide open. Australian Troy Bayliss emerged as a leading contender aboard the GSE Racing Ducati 996, but Kawasaki's Chris Walker was determined to finally claim the title after two consecutive runner-up finishes.

The pair faced tough competition from the likes of John Reynolds, Neil Hodgson, James Haydon and Sean Emmett, with race wins shared between six different riders across the season.

From unbelievable overtakes to some of the closest finishes in championship history, the 24-race season had no shortage of memorable moments.

Ultimately, it was Bayliss who came out on top, taking seven victories on his way to becoming British Superbike Champion and bringing an end to Yamaha's three-year winning streak. For Walker, it was another frustrating second-place finish.

Packed with spectacular racing and plenty of drama, the 1999 British Superbike Championship Official Review captures the season that saw Troy Bayliss announce himself as one of the sport's future stars.