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None of these is a classic; deined this question smacks of trollery, but I'll play along. Of the three, the CX500 is by far the best. My favorites are the early ones with the humpback tank, and some of the Silver Wings, which can be set up as a pretty decent sport tourer if you leave off the fairing and luggage.The CB360 is a horrible lump, built down to a price and technically inferior to the CB/CL350 that preceded it. The CM400 is competent but totally bland, a testament to the proposition that, the more times you pass the same bike on the road, the more likely that he will get there first. The classic Hondas include the CB400F, a tasty little factory cafe racer, fast and smooth. I also like the CB/CL/CA72/77 series, 250 and 305 cc roadster/scrambler/tourers. The appearance of the twin was copied by Laverda for its 750cc SF twins. The most desirable Honda of all is the CB92 Benly Super Sport, a sporting 125 that came with a roadrace-styled tank, humpback racing seat, a plexi flyscreen above the headlight and optional factory megaphones.
Jonathan Rea's answer:
Damn, what can I say to that? This is a Q&A section but you have taken some time to write to me and now I understand your opinions! ...Read more>>
Damn, what can I say to that? This is a Q&A section but you have taken some time to write to me and now I understand your opinions! ...Read more>>
Question:
Great ride Man congratulation's keep it up what a rider, YOU the MAN, any free stuff you can send?
Jonathan Rea's answer:
Any free stuff haha, maybe if you send a mail to our press guy Steve and say please he might be able to sort you something. But if you come and support us at a race I'm sure we can find you a pair of knee sliders! Deal?...Read more>>
Any free stuff haha, maybe if you send a mail to our press guy Steve and say please he might be able to sort you something. But if you come and support us at a race I'm sure we can find you a pair of knee sliders! Deal?...Read more>>
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Great race win in Assen Jonny, it was a tough weekend for you. You have thick skin mega respect! tom - comber
Jonathan Rea's answer:
Thanks Tom. We all get tough weekends but when they end with a win it makes the pain much easier....Read more>>
Thanks Tom. We all get tough weekends but when they end with a win it makes the pain much easier....Read more>>
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Ok Jonny, you race on a lot of circuits throughout the season, whats your personal favourite and the one that has the best atmosphere?
Jonathan Rea's answer:
My personal favourite would have to be Assen as it is my team's home race and lots of British fans always make the journey. The track layout is great and I have had my best results there. The bad ting though is Assen is normally earlier in the...Read more>>
My personal favourite would have to be Assen as it is my team's home race and lots of British fans always make the journey. The track layout is great and I have had my best results there. The bad ting though is Assen is normally earlier in the...Read more>>
Question:
Did you enjoy when u started your career on a 125cc engine? I'm sure it must feel strange today being on a big superbike racing circuits like Portimao and before you raced in places like Bishopscourt?
Jonathan Rea's answer:
I love riding Superbike the most but when I started in 125cc I enjoyed that a lot, especially the technical aspect where we would design gearboxes for different parts of the circuit. My career moved fast but I have enjoyed riding at all the circuits...Read more>>
I love riding Superbike the most but when I started in 125cc I enjoyed that a lot, especially the technical aspect where we would design gearboxes for different parts of the circuit. My career moved fast but I have enjoyed riding at all the circuits...Read more>>
Question:
Do you enjoy all the photoshoots you take part in?
Jonathan Rea's answer:
I do actually as I enjoy seeing how pictures come out. In SBK there is a lot of media and sometimes I hate pictures of me when I see them but then there are some really cool ones that I see where the pictures look cool. I really enjoy the Red Bull...Read more>>
I do actually as I enjoy seeing how pictures come out. In SBK there is a lot of media and sometimes I hate pictures of me when I see them but then there are some really cool ones that I see where the pictures look cool. I really enjoy the Red Bull...Read more>>
Question:
Hi Jonathan, what do you think your chances are this year at silverstone? I was there last year and I will be there this year. Good luck by the way. I have a cbr 600 fk
Jonathan Rea's answer:
I can't predict the result, but we would have to believe that we have a chance at tall the circuits. That's the beauty about SBK as it is so competitive and so many guys can compete for the win. Make sure you come say hi if you are there!...Read more>>
I can't predict the result, but we would have to believe that we have a chance at tall the circuits. That's the beauty about SBK as it is so competitive and so many guys can compete for the win. Make sure you come say hi if you are there!...Read more>>
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Jonathan, was that you I saw the other day (around mid-week)walking with a friend along the coast path near Bridport in Dorset. If not, you have a double!
Jonathan Rea's answer:
Haha, It wasn't me buddy, as I've never been to Dorset before but cool that I have a double. I hope he can't ride a bike like me though!...Read more>>
Haha, It wasn't me buddy, as I've never been to Dorset before but cool that I have a double. I hope he can't ride a bike like me though!...Read more>>
Question:
Hey Jonathan just wondering what kind of exercises do you do to keep fit for racing and how often do you do them? It's just I'm starting racing next year and would like to be in good fit shape for it.
Jonathan Rea's answer:
Specific areas to work on are your core and back as changing direction requires a strong trunk. Other than that it's important to be mentally fit and focussed and I achieve this with a high level of cardio-vascular exercises such as cycling and...Read more>>
Specific areas to work on are your core and back as changing direction requires a strong trunk. Other than that it's important to be mentally fit and focussed and I achieve this with a high level of cardio-vascular exercises such as cycling and...Read more>>
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Hey Jonny I'm glad these questions are enonimus because the last 5 questions have been by me haha! Thanks for answering though I'm a big fan and always like to find out more about you. Tom, Northern Ireland
Jonathan Rea's answer:
No worries buddy, although I'm sure you have been waiting a while on the last questions to be answered. I have not been the most efficient lately. Anyways, thanks for the support!...Read more>>
No worries buddy, although I'm sure you have been waiting a while on the last questions to be answered. I have not been the most efficient lately. Anyways, thanks for the support!...Read more>>
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