Jonathan Rea, MBE (born 2 February 1987) is a British professional motorcycle racer, currently competing in the Superbike World Championship where he was crowned champion in 2015 and again in 2016. Previously he was runner-up in the Supersport World Championship for the Ten Kate Honda team in 2008, and runner-up in the British Superbike Championship in 2007 for the HM Plant Honda team. He was named Irish Motorcyclist of the Year in 2007, 2008, 2011 and 2016. Rea has made two MotoGP starts in 2012, scoring points on both occasions, but has not been a regular rider in the championship. Wikipedia