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Six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea says swapping Kawasaki for Yamaha ‘was always going to be a big change’, but that his insecurities have already gone.
Jonathan Rea, who had nine successful seasons with Kawasaki and won six consecutive titles, has recently moved to the Yamaha team. Although Yamaha and Ducati have shown strength in recent years, Rea is happy with his new team and the Yamaha bike. He admits that it was a big change for him after being with Kawasaki for so long, but he feels fortunate to have been welcomed by the new team. Upon riding the Yamaha R1, Rea found it to be user-friendly, confidence-inspiring, and with a great engine character. He believes that he and the team will create a nice story together and hopes for success in the future.
