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Motorsport Biography

Jonathan Rea

“Jonny R”

British flag British · Ballymoney, Northern Ireland · Born 2 February 1987

Superbike Rider

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British motorcycle racer and six-time World Superbike Championship winner, holding the record for most WSBK wins with over 100 race victories.

Jonathan Rea is a Northern Irish motorcycle racer and the most decorated champion in Superbike World Championship history, winning six consecutive titles from 2015 to 2020. His exceptional consistency, extraordinary smooth riding style, and ability to perform across different conditions have produced a dominance of the series that is unprecedented. He is considered by many as the greatest Superbike racer of all time.

Famous For

Six consecutive World Superbike Championships and being the most successful rider in WSBK history

Playing Style

How They Played

Aggressive yet calculated racing style with exceptional consistency and racecraft

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Transformed World Superbike racing and established himself as one of the greatest motorcycle racers of all time

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • World Superbike Championship Winner 2015
  • World Superbike Championship Winner 2016
  • World Superbike Championship Winner 2017
  • World Superbike Championship Winner 2018
  • World Superbike Championship Winner 2019
  • World Superbike Championship Winner 2020
  • Superpole Race Winner multiple times in World Superbike Championship
  • British Supersport Champion 2008
  • Riders Cup Winner with Kawasaki Racing Team in World Superbike Championship 2015
  • Riders Cup Winner with Kawasaki Racing Team in World Superbike Championship 2016
  • Riders Cup Winner with Kawasaki Racing Team in World Superbike Championship 2017
  • Riders Cup Winner with Kawasaki Racing Team in World Superbike Championship 2018
  • Riders Cup Winner with Kawasaki Racing Team in World Superbike Championship 2019
  • Riders Cup Winner with Kawasaki Racing Team in World Superbike Championship 2020
Career Journey

Timeline

2008 📌 World Superbike Championship debut with Honda
2015 🏆 First World Superbike Championship with Kawasaki
2016 🏆 Second consecutive World Superbike Championship
2017 🏆 Third consecutive World Superbike Championship
2018 🏆 Fourth consecutive World Superbike Championship
2019 🏆 Fifth consecutive World Superbike Championship
2019 🎯 Became most successful WSBK rider with 100+ wins
2020 🏆 Sixth consecutive World Superbike Championship
2023 🎯 Six consecutive World Superbike titles remain; moved to Yamaha for 2024
2024 🎯 Continued competing with Yamaha; career superpole wins record holder