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Motorsport Biography

Jonathan Rea

“Jonny R”

British · Ballymoney, Northern Ireland · Born 2 February 1987

Superbike Rider
6
w s b titles
120
w s b wins
2015-2020
consecutive titles
Kawasaki
manufacturer

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Northern Irish Superbike legend who won six consecutive Superbike World Championship titles from 2015 to 2020, the most dominant run in the history of the series and one of motorcycling's greatest achievements.

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

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
Career Timeline — Jonathan Rea
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