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Rea gets first taste of Yamaha WSBK machinery in Jerez test

Six-time champion Rea, who has made the transition from Kawasaki to replace BMW-bound Toprak Razgatlioglu, turned 12 laps aboard the R1 he will race in 2024 on a rain-affected opening day of testing.

Motorsport · Nov 1, 2023

Two riders in contention for Motocorsa Ducati WSBK seat

Italian rider Bassani's move to Kawasaki, where he will replace Yamaha-bound Jonathan Rea, was finally made official on Friday on the eve of the penultimate round of the season at Portimao.

Motorsport · Sep 30, 2023

Bassani on pole position for Rea’s Kawasaki WSBK ride

Rea’s shock defection to Yamaha, announced at the start of the month, has left Kawasaki scrabbling to find an adequate replacement for the six-time champion ahead of the 2024 season.

Motorsport · Sep 12, 2023

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 · May 8, 2023

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 · May 6, 2023

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.

Motorsport · Apr 24, 2023

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.

Motorsport · Apr 22, 2023

Phillip Island WSBK: Rea quickest for Kawasaki in Friday practice

Jonathan Rea led the way for Kawasaki in Friday practice for the World Superbike Championship finale at Phillip Island, as the series returned to Australia for the first time in three years.

Motorsport · Nov 18, 2022

Indonesia WSBK: Razgatlioglu wins, Bautista closes on title

Yamaha's Toprak Razgatlioglu won the opening World Superbike race of the weekend at Mandalika as Alvaro Bautista closed in on a first championship title with a second-place finish.

Motorsport · Nov 12, 2022

Bautista: Rea had chance to end losing streak in Argentina

Alvaro Bautista feels Jonathan Rea could have ended his victory drought in the World Superbike Championship had he not made a costly mistake while leading the Argentina Superpole race.

Motorsport · Oct 24, 2022