Take a bow Jonathan! What an incredible achievement you've had with Kawasaki. I wish you all the best in your next chapter in life, and also just want to say that you're an incredible ambassador for our "wee country". We're proud of you! 😊
What an ambassador you are for your sport and our wee country Jonathan. We are so proud of you - how you conduct yourself both on and off the track. Good luck with the next stage of your career- you deserve every success. God bless you and your lovely family
Hi Johnny, special video to best summarize the weekend that closes an era. Thank you for what you have done in these nine years riding the ninja, it is not enough. Today in front of the TV I couldn't hold back the tears. Thank you for being an example on and off the track, an idol who was able to make me smile and cry with joy. Thanks Jonathan Rea❤️💚
Well this weekend didn't go to plan ! KRT and you are World Champions x 6. Nobody can ever take that from you. Ur an Absolute Legend and you are our local Champion. Always our Hero #65 Roll out 2024......... Yamaha.
A flood of emotions as you lingered on top of your bike for the last time!😿 💚 Not goodbye, but see you later!?🙏You never know!🤔 Wishing you all the best in the future & I hope you'll continue to let us tag along! Rock on, Champ!💪Love from 🇺🇸
Thank you for the years of wonderful riding and fantastic entertainment. My enjoyment of the sport has been greatly enhanced by your magnificent contribution to it. Again thank you.
The greatest superbike rider of all time! Not because of the wins, not because of the championships, no, because you are a good guy. Even when you were dominant you still praised other riders. To be the very best without arrogance makes you No 1. I have no doubt that the wins will continue on the Yam.
It was hard watching this through a wet eye! Didn't care about the cameraman's focus as I couldn't see it anyway. Must say though that I'm happy and unsurprised that you ended your contract as a gentleman and the teams reactions and sentiments seems to show that! Well done sir! Looking forward to 2024 🥲😊
Yes, thank you for the passion you gave to Kawasaki. You are the hero in the WSBK and won six titles. I am pretty sure you had a family at Kawasaki you are now leaving. This is hard and emotional. Anyway thank you for your time at Kawasaki, you was the reason I bought a ZX-10R...
I’ve been cheering for JR65 since the Honda days! What you and the team have done is legendary! Looking forward to seeing you succeed on the Yamaha! Cheers
I hope these video's continue into the new journey with the new team. A lot of champions distance themselves from media spotlight along with the success and we only get to know the statistics, but all of these videos are always so heartfelt and genuine through good times and bad. Every single fan watching these will fully appreciate the extra time and effort these take to make and makes us feel like we're more along for the ride. Bring on 2024! 🏍️💨🏁
Blimey almost had me in tears as well with the emotion ....JR you are a true Gentleman . The best of luck in your new adventure will be behind you 100%
End of a fantastic era! The best team/rider relationship in the history and will never be beaten. A legendary rider and a legendary team. Not the end just goodbye. Now a new dream for the GOAT! Good luck JR 👍🏻 Very excited for what the future holds at Yamaha.
Jonathan, both you and KRT have achieved amazing success and have also inspired so very many people including myself. I very much look forward to your exciting journey ahead as you share it with us. Thank you for sharing this with us and keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤🏍 Randy
You were a Legend for the last couple years and today you left Kawasaki as a legend! Good luck with Yamaha next season. Im really looking forward to see some breathtaking races with JR65 in the front. Cheers!
As a real Kawasaki man, i thank you Jonathan for all you did for Kawasaki. And the run of 6 championships in a row will remain a record for a long long time. Maybe for ever. I wish you all the best with Yamaha, and hope to see you win in blue as well. Regards, Jan the Kawa man.
I first saw a young Jonathon Rea at Croft BSB, he was well down the field but I asked my friend "who the hells that" . He and Kawasaki have certainly proved who they are.
Thank you so much Johnny for all these years of wonderful things you have give us. I will really miss seeing you without Kawasaki suit, but i'm sure that even with the new Yamaha team you will still make us emotional. Thank again Johnny for everithing you have done, i love u🥺❤
What a legend you are mate, not only for riding Kawasaki to many successful wins,places and podiums but for being a true human who (as what i observed) is the same in the pits,on the track or down at the local shops. You are an inspiration to us all and no matter what brand you ride you will always bleed green,to me, Thanks and will see you at the track..
I will always looking for you in a green suit and on a green bike mate! 😞 Wishing you and your incredible family all the best for the future! Good luck with Yamaha...
The most important thing is you never gave up trying 100%, even when things were really frustrating. And you kept on trying right to the last race. Very professional and honest. Sad times but life moves on and best wishes for a new season with a new team. Thanks for the vlogs, keep them going next year.
Very hard to find the words Jonathan! Incredible journey indeed my man! So much achieved at Kawasaki! That chapter has gone, so here's to you and your next one! Dream, believe achieve Jonathan. There are millions like me that are looking forward to each next chapter! God bless you and yours, keep the faith! #65🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 #1 👍
Wonderful career with the team, so well done all, but onwards and hopefully, upwards, JR. I believe the Yamaha will provide the new challenge you require, but also more success
Mate, you are number one in our hearts ❤, good luck ne t year buddy. Hopefully I'll be watching from the stands. 👍🏼 be great to meet you in person one day 🙏🏼👍🏼 go have a good drink buddy, you deserve it 🍻🍻🍻🍻😊
I have followed you and the team for years now and always got inspiration for running my sales team from seeing how you got thru difficult situations and how to bounce back with the highs - thank you and the team for such an incredible experience 😎🎉🎉☝️
What a fantastic legacy to leave with Kawasaki. Your name stands tall with Joey and the likes. Wishing you more success on the Yamaha. Team Fabulous #69
Massive respect to you Jonny! Iv enjoyed watching you on the green machine from the highs to the lows! From a fans stand point the change will do you good. Enjoy the test this week and can’t wait to see you on blue machine next year 😊
All the best Johnny on the next adventure. Was willing you on today but it wasn't to be unfortunately, but you never gave up and that summed you up perfectly. We will be watching and supporting you on your next endeavour and I'm sure you will be on the top step in the new year 🙌
many thanks to you and the team, from those days on the Honda til now has been epic. Can't wait to see the next chapter. Good luck & health to yous all.
Heartbreaking 😢but what a journey you have had with KRT ive enjoyed watching you on track & celebrating your success..JR you'll always be our champion & I wish you all the best for next season..KRT & Pera are going to miss you ❤
What a wonderful send off for such a perfect collaboration between you and KRT. An inspiration for all those coming up through the ranks. Best of luck with Yamaha and I'm already looking forward to more incredible content.
Why Johnny, Why ??? You used to be Kawa Hero; our HERO !!! We know they couldn't deliver the best possible bike for you, we understand your struggle. KRT knows that after your departure they'll probably have to wait a god 30 something years again to taste the sweetness of being world champions. Wish you all the best mate on your new venture, hoping Yamaha will be up to your expectations !!! From a Greek Kawa enthusiast yours truly and God bless you Johnny !!!
Hellava run with Team Green, Johnny! I can imagine that was just an absolutely soul-wrenching decision to leave, but it's clear to us fans you are still very competitive and just need to a little more from the package underneath you to give you more consistent results. Next year looks to be very interesting with so many riders changing teams and I look forward to seeing how you do with the new team and also under the modified rules! Hope you enjoy the off-season with your family! 💯👍💚...💙
Congrats Johnny, was great to see you come such a long way. the best wsbk rider in history. And i'm sure you'll be successful in the next chapter at yamaha.🔥
Kawasaki bikes are my favourite, Rea is my favourite racer so im bummed about next season but change is inevitable and im hoping for continued success for both parties.😊
U r the goat jr65 no-one can ever take that away from you. We all no the Ducati is a 4 year gp bike with gp technology its a joke in wssp aswell running an old superbike 1000cc twin . Ducati and dorna have ruined wsbk. Keep your head up and hit them harder in blue next season. Good luck champ
The GOAT of SBK. What a blast! 9 seasons, 6 titles! Thanks for all, you made us Kawasaki riders proud! Hope to see back in Team Green. God bless to all your of your future endeavor.
It was an amazing jounrey You had with KRT, it was a pleasure following Your career throughout all these years, wish You nothing but the best in team blue and cannot wait for the new season to see what it will bring to us! Much love mate
What a Journey Johnny plenty of ups and downs but now it's time to write a new chapter. Good luck! Hopefully next year you'll be on top of the world mate .🙏 👊
This was pretty damn special when you look at the big picture of wonderful achievements by all involved. Looking forward to more interesting chapters. Take care all.
Grazie Johnny per questi anni in Kawasaki, per le gare e le imprese che hai fatto. Anche se cambi marca rimani sempre un Kawaliere per me. Buona fortuna campione 👏🏻😊
It will be strange and a little sad not to see you at Kawasaki next season, also as a fan of the brand we lose a reference. You are a legend of this sport and no matter what your colors are for the next few years, I only wish that they come full of success for you because you deserve it. Good luck in this new stage!!
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Take a bow Jonathan! What an incredible achievement you've had with Kawasaki. I wish you all the best in your next chapter in life, and also just want to say that you're an incredible ambassador for our "wee country". We're proud of you! 😊
A true Champion ❤️
What an ambassador you are for your sport and our wee country Jonathan. We are so proud of you - how you conduct yourself both on and off the track. Good luck with the next stage of your career- you deserve every success. God bless you and your lovely family
Hi Johnny, special video to best summarize the weekend that closes an era.
Thank you for what you have done in these nine years riding the ninja, it is not enough.
Today in front of the TV I couldn't hold back the tears.
Thank you for being an example on and off the track, an idol who was able to make me smile and cry with joy. Thanks Jonathan Rea❤️💚
Well this weekend didn't go to plan !
KRT and you are World Champions x 6.
Nobody can ever take that from you.
Ur an Absolute Legend and you are our local Champion.
Always our Hero #65
Roll out 2024.........
Yamaha.
I am KHIJapan (Kawasaki Heavy Industry Japan) Thank you for everything you did for us! Kawasaki will remain a leading company in motorbike racing.
It’s been a pleasure to watch you achieve greatness. You are a true ambassador for WSBK and the journey isn’t over yet. Go team JR 💪💪
Certainly isn't over!!
A flood of emotions as you lingered on top of your bike for the last time!😿 💚 Not goodbye, but see you later!?🙏You never know!🤔
Wishing you all the best in the future & I hope you'll continue to let us tag along! Rock on, Champ!💪Love from 🇺🇸
Thank you for the years of wonderful riding and fantastic entertainment. My enjoyment of the sport has been greatly enhanced by your magnificent contribution to it. Again thank you.
Very touching RUclips clip Jonny. It will be strange to not see you in green. Whoever you ride for, us Norn Ironers are behind you all the way
The greatest superbike rider of all time! Not because of the wins, not because of the championships, no, because you are a good guy. Even when you were dominant you still praised other riders. To be the very best without arrogance makes you No 1. I have no doubt that the wins will continue on the Yam.
It was hard watching this through a wet eye! Didn't care about the cameraman's focus as I couldn't see it anyway. Must say though that I'm happy and unsurprised that you ended your contract as a gentleman and the teams reactions and sentiments seems to show that! Well done sir! Looking forward to 2024 🥲😊
Yes, thank you for the passion you gave to Kawasaki. You are the hero in the WSBK and won six titles. I am pretty sure you had a family at Kawasaki you are now leaving. This is hard and emotional. Anyway thank you for your time at Kawasaki, you was the reason I bought a ZX-10R...
I’ve been cheering for JR65 since the Honda days! What you and the team have done is legendary! Looking forward to seeing you succeed on the Yamaha! Cheers
I hope these video's continue into the new journey with the new team.
A lot of champions distance themselves from media spotlight along with the success and we only get to know the statistics, but all of these videos are always so heartfelt and genuine through good times and bad. Every single fan watching these will fully appreciate the extra time and effort these take to make and makes us feel like we're more along for the ride.
Bring on 2024! 🏍️💨🏁
Thanks for an amazing 9 years with KRT and thanks for sharing with us on RUclips. I am so excited to see your journey with Yamaha.
Blimey almost had me in tears as well with the emotion ....JR you are a true Gentleman . The best of luck in your new adventure will be behind you 100%
End of a fantastic era! The best team/rider relationship in the history and will never be beaten. A legendary rider and a legendary team. Not the end just goodbye. Now a new dream for the GOAT! Good luck JR 👍🏻 Very excited for what the future holds at Yamaha.
Jonathan, both you and KRT have achieved amazing success and have also
inspired so very many people including myself. I very much look forward to
your exciting journey ahead as you share it with us.
Thank you for sharing this with us and keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤🏍
Randy
You were a Legend for the last couple years and today you left Kawasaki as a legend! Good luck with Yamaha next season. Im really looking forward to see some breathtaking races with JR65 in the front. Cheers!
A heroic last race.
Sorry it didn't go to plan but you lead your last race in style.
Legend !!
As a real Kawasaki man, i thank you Jonathan for all you did for Kawasaki. And the run of 6 championships in a row will remain a record for a long long time. Maybe for ever.
I wish you all the best with Yamaha, and hope to see you win in blue as well. Regards, Jan the Kawa man.
I first saw a young Jonathon Rea at Croft BSB, he was well down the field but I asked my friend "who the hells that" . He and Kawasaki have certainly proved who they are.
Good on you Champ. Best of luck with the next chapter. We’ll be watching and cheering you on.
Thank you so much Johnny for all these years of wonderful things you have give us. I will really miss seeing you without Kawasaki suit, but i'm sure that even with the new Yamaha team you will still make us emotional. Thank again Johnny for everithing you have done, i love u🥺❤
The end of an era! I wish you all the best with Yamaha
Well done. Thoughtfull and new beginning and plenty of changes all for the better. Always achieve and head up high. Keep er lit
Hola Jonathan !! todos estamos tristes por tu despedida!! gracias por todo lo que nos regalaste carrera por carrera!! saludos desde buenos aires!!
Legend. Looking forward to the next chapter.
Thanks for your skill over the years. And the new journey will be as good.
What a legend you are mate, not only for riding Kawasaki to many successful wins,places and podiums but for being a true human who (as what i observed) is the same in the pits,on the track or down at the local shops. You are an inspiration to us all and no matter what brand you ride you will always bleed green,to me, Thanks and will see you at the track..
Bad ass man! Love the personal introspective you're able to provide the fans.
ジョニー、カワサキに栄光を与えてくれたことに感謝します、成し遂げたことは永遠に記憶に残ることです、カワサキファンの私にとって２０１５年から２０２３年まで毎レースを見ることが楽しく、てとても楽しい時間を与えてくれたことに心から感謝します。
２０２４年からはヤマハに移籍しますが、私はジョニーを応援しています。がんばれジョニー！！！！
I will always looking for you in a green suit and on a green bike mate! 😞 Wishing you and your incredible family all the best for the future! Good luck with Yamaha...
Jonathan, right behind all the way best of luck in the new , you did you and your family and you support proud over the years . “Keep it lit”
Thanks for all these great moments of racing you gave us in green, I'm sure we are still going to see a lot of them under another colour! 💪
Hope so!
End of an epic era, but the start of a new one. Keep the vlogs going. It will be so interesting to see the new story unveil. Good luck champ🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
The most important thing is you never gave up trying 100%, even when things were really frustrating. And you kept on trying right to the last race. Very professional and honest. Sad times but life moves on and best wishes for a new season with a new team. Thanks for the vlogs, keep them going next year.
Very hard to find the words Jonathan! Incredible journey indeed my man! So much achieved at Kawasaki! That chapter has gone, so here's to you and your next one! Dream, believe achieve Jonathan. There are millions like me that are looking forward to each next chapter! God bless you and yours, keep the faith! #65🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 #1 👍
Rode with heat and soul! What a top bloke 🤙🏼 Good luck with the Yams next season 💪🏼🤞🏼🤙🏼
Wonderful career with the team, so well done all, but onwards and hopefully, upwards, JR. I believe the Yamaha will provide the new challenge you require, but also more success
Mate, you are number one in our hearts ❤, good luck ne t year buddy. Hopefully I'll be watching from the stands. 👍🏼 be great to meet you in person one day 🙏🏼👍🏼 go have a good drink buddy, you deserve it 🍻🍻🍻🍻😊
Thanks you Jonathan! For ever! ❤️
I have followed you and the team for years now and always got inspiration for running my sales team from seeing how you got thru difficult situations and how to bounce back with the highs - thank you and the team for such an incredible experience 😎🎉🎉☝️
Very moving video. No doubting you and your team’s commitment. Here’s to the next chapter.👍
What a fantastic legacy to leave with Kawasaki. Your name stands tall with Joey and the likes.
Wishing you more success on the Yamaha.
Team Fabulous #69
Massive respect to you Jonny! Iv enjoyed watching you on the green machine from the highs to the lows! From a fans stand point the change will do you good.
Enjoy the test this week and can’t wait to see you on blue machine next year 😊
What an amazing stint !!! I loved it. A power house you guys !!! Getting emotional here !!!
All the best Johnny on the next adventure. Was willing you on today but it wasn't to be unfortunately, but you never gave up and that summed you up perfectly. We will be watching and supporting you on your next endeavour and I'm sure you will be on the top step in the new year 🙌
Total legend and the GOAT
ジョナサン・レイありがとう！！
いくつものレースで感動してかっこよかったです。本当にありがとう
Thank you for all these years in the Kawa family, you'll be misssed
Thank you too!
What a man johnny the legend
many thanks to you and the team, from those days on the Honda til now has been epic. Can't wait to see the next chapter. Good luck & health to yous all.
Heartbreaking 😢but what a journey you have had with KRT ive enjoyed watching you on track & celebrating your success..JR you'll always be our champion & I wish you all the best for next season..KRT & Pera are going to miss you ❤
Great job Jonathan. New start with Yamaha and good luck in the future!
Amazing rider what you’ve achieved is incredible 👌
Champion... Respect
Onto the next my man! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🏴🔥
Wish you all the best JR, such a great journey full with victories.. Keep up💪🏻
absolute legend. literally the only time I felt misty eye'd after watching a race. thanks for the journey, action, emotions, and memories :)
Always the Goat! 💚
What a wonderful send off for such a perfect collaboration between you and KRT. An inspiration for all those coming up through the ranks. Best of luck with Yamaha and I'm already looking forward to more incredible content.
They say a change is as good as a holiday, onwards and upwards from here.
That's the plan
Why Johnny, Why ???
You used to be Kawa Hero; our HERO !!!
We know they couldn't deliver the best possible bike for you, we understand your struggle.
KRT knows that after your departure they'll probably have to wait a god 30 something years again to taste the sweetness
of being world champions.
Wish you all the best mate on your new venture, hoping Yamaha will be up to your expectations !!!
From a Greek Kawa enthusiast yours truly and God bless you Johnny !!!
Thanks for all these years, @JonathanRea. You have been my inspiration, as you can see. Good luck in Yamaha! Next year will be Amazing.
Fingers crossed!
We all love and respect you 100%
Hellava run with Team Green, Johnny! I can imagine that was just an absolutely soul-wrenching decision to leave, but it's clear to us fans you are still very competitive and just need to a little more from the package underneath you to give you more consistent results. Next year looks to be very interesting with so many riders changing teams and I look forward to seeing how you do with the new team and also under the modified rules!
Hope you enjoy the off-season with your family! 💯👍💚...💙
Thanks
What an incredible journey it's been Jonathan. All the best for the next chapter. Roll on 2024
Thank you so much for amazing memories, Jonathan, team65 ,and KRT💚 You gave me excitement and motivation! Best of luck with new chapter👍 Full VAMOS👍🤘
Congrats Johnny, was great to see you come such a long way. the best wsbk rider in history. And i'm sure you'll be successful in the next chapter at yamaha.🔥
Congratulations on all your success with Kawasaki and good luck in the future 🇬🇧👍
Kawasaki bikes are my favourite, Rea is my favourite racer so im bummed about next season but change is inevitable and im hoping for continued success for both parties.😊
Well done, Johnny, New Chapter ahead. Bring it on!!
U r the goat jr65 no-one can ever take that away from you. We all no the Ducati is a 4 year gp bike with gp technology its a joke in wssp aswell running an old superbike 1000cc twin . Ducati and dorna have ruined wsbk. Keep your head up and hit them harder in blue next season. Good luck champ
💚 Thank you.
The GOAT of SBK. What a blast! 9 seasons, 6 titles! Thanks for all, you made us Kawasaki riders proud! Hope to see back in Team Green. God bless to all your of your future endeavor.
No doubt!
It was an amazing jounrey You had with KRT, it was a pleasure following Your career throughout all these years, wish You nothing but the best in team blue and cannot wait for the new season to see what it will bring to us! Much love mate
I'm not crying, u are
Class act JR thanks for the KRT memories, to the next chapter, new experiences and that number 7.
Glad you enjoyed it
Good Luck Champ !! 💪💪💪
Thank you for this green dream
What a guy! 😎💚
What a Journey Johnny plenty of ups and downs but now it's time to write a new chapter. Good luck! Hopefully next year you'll be on top of the world mate .🙏 👊
Nice one Jonathan, good luck in the future 👍
Good luck for the future, Rea.
I wish you all the best for your new journey Jonathan.
Love you❤
Righton J.R!! You the man
This was pretty damn special when you look at the big picture of wonderful achievements by all involved. Looking forward to more interesting chapters. Take care all.
Geez Johnny ,talk about tear up,me I mean,well done to all the crew.
Thanks
Well done Johnathan. Looking forward to next year wet over here lol.
You are Fantastic it’s been absolutely awesome 👍🏻💚💙💜 🏁🏁 KRT
Love you johnny! Its just another chapter in your book ending, turn over the next page and lets see what the story says..... 👍
Best Rider Kawasaki Ever....,Godspeed....
Pure classs end of🤷♂️😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😁😁😁😁
Top man JR. Onwards and upwards next season ✊🏼🍾🏁
Grazie Johnny per questi anni in Kawasaki, per le gare e le imprese che hai fatto. Anche se cambi marca rimani sempre un Kawaliere per me. Buona fortuna campione 👏🏻😊
It will be strange and a little sad not to see you at Kawasaki next season, also as a fan of the brand we lose a reference. You are a legend of this sport and no matter what your colors are for the next few years, I only wish that they come full of success for you because you deserve it. Good luck in this new stage!!
Thanks..
Thanks! I am so happy you did not get hurt....trying too hard.
End of a chapter not the story! Ya could do no more on that Kawasaki!
World title no 7 in 24/25 lets go lad 👊