Kawasaki will field a new ZX-10RR in WSBK this season, announced by its rider Jonathan Rea as formidable. This promises to open the season in Aragon this weekend. However, the green Japanese motorcycle will be forced to take 1 rpm less at maximum speed than a red Italian motorcycle with also very good riders on it…
Le WSBK is the championship bringing together sports cars from the market, which means motorcycles as diverse as they are varied that the technical regulations must balance in the name of spectacle and fairness. A challenge and a subject which has very often sparked controversy. We will see, this weekend, Aragon, whether the table imposing the maximum speed of the competing engines will be the subject of a passionate debate. In the meantime, for Kawasaki, the figures show that Akashi's four-cylinder will have to take 1 rpm less at maximum speed than the Borgo Panigale V500.
This does not prevent Jonathan Rhea to present himself at the gates of this new season as the big favorite. The pilot of 33 year-old is not only the world champion of the last six years, but he also impressed during winter testing with the best times and splendid consistency in the race simulations. With the news Kawasaki ZX-10RR, more powerful and aerodynamically optimized, the Northern Irishman promises to be another big customer.
Sale is currently at 99 succès WSBK and could already reach the magic number of 100 victories from the start of this season. The six-time world champion is therefore looking forward to the first race weekend: “ I'm really looking forward to racing again, it feels like it's been a long time since the last season ", said the official Kawasaki. " We recently did some very good tests which made me feel good on my bike. It's great that we're all on the right track to understanding where we are ».
Rea: “the new Ninja ZX-10RR is definitely a step forward”
The pilot Kawasaki was on the podium in all six races at the two Aragon meetings last year, including three times as winners… “ The goal is to get off to a good start this year and try to build momentum into the season ", announced Sale. " It will be a difficult few weeks at the start, but it's great to be driving straight after testing in Aragon. I have a good feeling with the bike. The new Ninja ZX-10RR is definitely a step up from last year's ».
His teammate alex lowes has long suffered from a shoulder injury after a fall during motocross training, which set him back a bit in the pre-season phase. Now the Englishman feels fit for his second season as a factory driver Kawasaki. " I'm ready to race ", confirmed Lowes. " I feel as well prepared as possible after all the tests. I have a good basic setup and control what happens to the bike. We are in a good position. The goal now is to do my best every weekend. Motivation is extremely high and now it's time to run! ».
