Cru Halliday made a swift transition to the Yamaha YZF-R6. Image: Keith Muir.

A change in bike capacity and racing class did nothing to stop Cru Halliday and his winning ways.

Stepping down after several successful seasons on a Yamaha R1, Halliday moved to the YZF-R6 and the FX600 category, but his winning habit continued as he took the overall victory at the opening round of the 2013 Australian FX-Superbike Championship at Sydney’s Eastern Creek.

Halliday won the opening two races and then raced a well-constructed third leg to finish second and take the round win on 72 points.

It was just the start Halliday was looking for and signals his skill and ability on any machine.

“The change of class has been a good motivator for me,” Halliday explained.

“The opportunity to ride a different bike in with a bunch of different riders was something that I needed and today was a great way to get the season under way.

“The depth in the FX600 class is good and there will be plenty of close races this year and I’m looking forward to some exciting battles this year.”

Halliday claimed the overall from Queenslanders Callum Spriggs and Aiden Wagner.

The series will continue at Winton in Victoria on 5-7 April.