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Jonathan Rea insists he felt “different sensations compared to what I’ve been used to” on the Yamaha, and now understands why Toprak Razgatlioglu was so fast.
The two-day WorldSBK test in Jerez was the first opportunity for riders to test their 2024 bikes with their new teams. Six-time champion Rea, who normally rides for Kawasaki, wore Yamaha blue for the first time. Rea found the Yamaha R1 to be user-friendly and was pleasantly surprised by its performance. He praised the bike’s traction and control, and mentioned that it inspired confidence. Rea also expressed the need for better edge grip and for electronic mappings that suit his riding style. He is looking forward to further testing and improvement in communication between his crew chief and electronics engineer.
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