May 24th, 2021
The 2021 season of the World Superbike Championship opened at the Motorland Aragon circuit in Spain on May 22-23. Kawasaki Racing Team riders Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes achieved a one-two finish in Race 1 and the Superpole Race respectively. It was also an especially memorable victory for Jonathan Rea, as this marked his 100th win in the World Superbike Championship. Hitachi Astemo is a proud sponsor of Kawasaki Racing Team and also supplies the team with front forks and rear cushions.