Reigning WorldSBK king Jonathan Rea will have a raft of new parts to test at Jerez but is focusing on getting the engine characteristics of his new ZX-10RR correct.

The new bike comes equipped with an aero package as standard but Rea is more concerned with making the way the motor behaves and getting an all-round good feeling.

“The engineers have had a chance to understand our comments from the November test, where we gave the 2021 Ninja ZX-10RR its first shakedown and I started to feel comfortable on the bike. The biggest thing we need to understand in these coming tests is engine character," said Rea.

"We will have new parts and we will work together with my electronic engineer to give me the feeling that I really like. Apart from that, it is just nice to see everyone again. The following test is not scheduled for a while so this one breaks up that huge gap and I hope we get consistent weather.

"Jerez is a good test track because we have a lot of info here, so it is very easy to compare. I have been working really hard this off season, so it will be nice to get back on the bike and get that riding feeling again.”

Rea will also get the chance to ride against the Ducatis and Hondas, so will be able to see where his new motor stacks up in the acceleration stakes, if not top speed as Jerez doesn't have a monster straight.