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Kawasaki announces Rea's exit ahead of Yamaha switch

As reported by Motorsport.com on Saturday, Rea will part ways with Kawasaki after nine seasons during which he clinched six consecutive titles, 104 wins and 214 podiums - becoming one of the most successful riders in WSBK’s history in the process.

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Rea set for shock Yamaha WSBK switch in 2024

Rea joined Kawasaki in 2015 after six season at Honda in WSBK, with the Ulsterman going on to dominate the series aboard the ZX-10RR.

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Kawasaki To Release Extremely Limited Ninja ZX-10RR WSBK Edition In Germany

Kawasaki Germany is releasing an extremely special, limited-edition Ninja ZX-10RR WSBK Edition. Includes variable air intake system, race ECU, and a bonus box.

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Tyre failure dents Razgatlioglu’s WSBK title fightback hopes

Yamaha rider Razgatlioglu arrived at the Czech track with the momentum of his win at Imola behind him, and he gained further ground in a wet opening race of the weekend by finishing second behind Jonathan Rea while Bautista struggled to 12th.

Motorsport

Bautista's WSBK win streak finally broken after Imola crash

Bautista has been the dominant force in WSBK so far, winning 16 out of 18 races in the first six rounds of the year - including all feature races.

Motorsport

Lowes to remain with Kawasaki in 2024 WSBK season

The news of Lowes’ one-year contract extention was announced ahead of his home event at Donington Park on July 1-2, round six of 12 of the 2023 season.

Motorsport

World Superbike: Bautista completes another treble at Misano

After his win in the first race on Saturday, Bautista took his 13th and 14th victories of the season out of a possible 15 in the Superpole race and the second full-distance race of the weekend.

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World Superbike results: Bautista wins Misano Race 1

From pole, Bautista was once again unstoppable as he led a Ducati 1-2 from team-mate Michael Ruben Rinaldi, the pair of works riders sporting a special yellow livery for this weekend.

Motorsport

Why Kawasaki and Yamaha's 'hands are tied' in Ducati battle

Ducati and Bautista have won all of the 12 races held so far this year bar one, and the Spaniard has a comfortable lead of 69 points in the riders' standings over Yamaha's Toprak Razgatlioglu.

Motorsport

Kawasaki decides against factory Suzuka 8h team for 2023

The Japanese manufacturer said the decision had been made to skip the 2023 running of the event to focus its resources on its World Superbike programme.

Motorsport

The MotoGP implications of Razgatlioglu’s BMW decision

Razgatlioglu’s future announcement comes just weeks after he tested a Yamaha MotoGP bike, fuelling speculation that the Turkish rider could be in line for a grand prix move with the Japanese marque.

Motorsport

World Superbike results: Bautista completes Barcelona treble

The Spanish rider was unstoppable on home soil, winning the Superpole race to give himself pole for the final race of the weekend, which he duly dominated, beating Yamaha's Toprak Razgatlioglu by eight seconds.

Motorsport

World Superbike results: Bautista wins again in Barcelona opener

After an early red flag caused by a crash for Eric Granado, poleman Bautista sauntered to another straightforward win aboard his V4 Panigale in the restarted 17-lap race, shrugging off the 250rpm rev limit decreased given to Ducati ahead of the start of the weekend.

Motorsport

Yamaha's WSBK options if Razgatlioglu goes to MotoGP

Razgatlioglu, the 2021 WSBK champion, is now in his fourth season as a works Yamaha rider in WSBK, and has made two test appearances on the brand’s M1 grand prix bike.

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World Superbike results: Bautista completes Assen victory sweep

The Superpole race featured a straight fight between Bautista and Kawasaki's Jonathan Rea, with the Ducati rider again emerging ahead in a repeat of Saturday's result.

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Jonathan Rea describes Assen crash as 'most graceful I've ever had'

Jonathan Rea crashed out in Race Two at Sunday's World Superbikes round in Assen

Motorsport

World Superbike results: Bautista beats Rea in Assen Race 1

Ducati rider Bautista overcame Kawasaki rider Jonathan Rea to win Saturday's opener by a little over three seconds.

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WorldSBK plots master vs apprentice as latest British hotshot joins Jonathan Rea

British Superbike champion Bradley Ray begins his World Superbike Championship season at Assen this weekend and is the latest Brit to join all-time great Jonathan Rea on the grid

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World Superbike Championship 2023: Jonathan Rea labels Mandalika free practice 'a disaster'

Rea finished fourth fastest as the Ducatis proved their class once again

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Jonathan Rea happy with podium finish after "anxious" World Superbike opener

Rea finished second in Saturday's race one, 3.471 seconds behind eventual winner Alvaro Bautista

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Bautista delivers at Phillip Island in Superbike opener

Spain's defending World Superbike champion Alvaro Bautista has started the 2023 season in commanding style after winning the opening race at Phillip Island.

Belfast Live

World Superbikes Phillip Island: Jonathan Rea relishing underdog tag after Alvaro Bautista 'kicking'

Rea finished 99 points behind Spanish star Bautista in last year's World Superbike championship

Belfast Live

Jonathan Rea on vlogging, underdog status, retirement and being 'all in'

Jonathan Rea is preparing for the opening round of the 2023 World Superbike championship this weekend at Phillip Island

Motorsport

World Superbike rejects minimum rider/bike weight proposals

World Superbike has rejected proposals to introduce a minimum combined weight for both rider and bike, the FIM has announced.

RideApart

Jonathan Rea Takes Us Behind The Scenes At A WSBK Pre-Season Test

Six-time WSBK champion Jonathan Rea vlogs the final Jerez WSBK test of the 2023 season, giving fans a peek at the inner workings of the Kawasaki Racing Team.

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