WSBK – Videos Jonathan Rea: who is really the 2015 WSBK champion? – The wonderful season of Jonathan Rea

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Jonathan Rea Videos: Who Really Is The 2015 WSBK Champion ?

WSBK - Videos Jonathan Rea: who is really the 2015 WSBK champion? - The wonderful season of Jonathan Rea

After having battled for many years on the Honda Fireblade, Jonathan Rea had an exceptional first season on the Kawasaki Ninja. Site relays two series of videos (in english …) to get to know the 2015 WSBK champion better.

Jonathan Rea’s wonderful season

In addition to our exclusive interview carried out on the occasion of the static presentation of the Kawasaki ZX-10R 2016 (read), here is a series of videos that portray Jonathan Rea, sacred …

In the first episode of the trilogy produced by his new employer Kawasaki (see videos on page 2), Jonathan reveals the reasons for his departure from Honda, with whom the former motocross rider – who became a speed rider for budgetary reasons. ! – had yet climbed all stages: from British Supersport to World Superbike.

Tired of struggling – and getting hurt! – for a few victories and places of honor in the WSBK championship, the n ° 65 knew that he needed a factory handlebar to reach his goal. His only regret when joining the official Kawasaki team: not being able to keep his team … But he quickly adopted Pere Riba and his green men !

The Kawasaki ZX-10R also quickly convinced Jonathan Rea since from its first outing in Aragon, and in less than a lap, Johnny was smiling like a kid under his helmet and already knew that he could fight for the .

At the opening of the championship at, on a track that had never smiled on Kawasaki in the past, the new KRT recruit takes his first victory and leaves Australia at the top of the standings, tied on points with his former teammate Leon Haslam spent him at Aprilia (n ° 91 will race in 2016 in a British Superbike … on Kawasaki!)

A formidable series of podiums followed: the ruthless JR pocketed a first double at, won once at and twice at, admittedly finished behind his teammate Tom Sykes at but flew over the debates on the magnificent route of and resumed the ascendant in the KRT box.

And "JR" is as ruthless on the track as he is adorable off! Outpaced by Chaz Davies (Ducati) and Tom à, Jonathan remains on the podium and shows up with enough lead in the championship to be titled three events (six races!) Before the end of the season..

Beaten with a thread – with a brake! – by Chazie and his remarkable Panigale R, the future champion must wait six weeks before trying his luck again, in (Spain). Johnny takes advantage of this break to recharge his batteries by taking out his cross-country bike … in the company of his idol Jeremy McGrath. Thanks Kawasaki and Monster !

Paradoxically, Jonathan Rea pocketed his first world title thanks to a wise fourth place in the. During his lap of honor, the Northern Irish driver pays a vibrant tribute to his two compatriots Joey Dunlop and Brian Reid.

Even before the 2015 season ends, with which Jonathan Rea will try to retain his world crown. This mission promises to be arduous … but not impossible: the "King" Carl Fogarty has succeeded twice! To follow naturally all next season on MNC: stay tuned !

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