Modifications to the ZX10-RR’s Showa forks and chassis settings lead to 'better corner entry' for Alex Lowes in Jerez. Kawasaki rider 'happy' with first WorldSBK test of 2022.
Preparations for the 2022 WorldSBK season begin in fine style for Jonathan Rea after finishing quickest at the Jerez test. Tests new electronics and chassis components.
Technical regulations involving new manufacturers, rev limits, machine equality, engines, weight and tyres have all been announced for the 2022 WorldSSP championship.
Jonathan Rea believes he’s in a good position to challenge current WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu for the 2022 title after better understanding ‘his mentality, his tactics and how he manages races’.
A first season without winning the riders’ championship since 2015 and injuries to Alex Lowes and Lucas Mahias proved costly to Kawasaki’s attempt at winning the 2021 WorldSBK manufacturers’ title.
Six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea tells Crash.net that accepting ‘bad days’ comes through ‘time and experience’, something he had to contend with on more than one occasion in 2021.