At the end of the 2025 World Superbike season, Jonathan Rea will retire from full-time racing.

Jonathan Rea has announced that he will retire from full-time racing at the end of the 2025 World Superbike Championship.

The six-time World Superbike Champion has cemented himself as the greatest World Superbike rider of all time during his 17 years competing in the series.

During his career, Rea raced for Honda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha, and was able to win 119 World Superbike races and featured on 144 further podiums along the way.

"I have been thinking about this day for a long time. Finally, I have decided to step away from full-time racing and retire." Rea said on his social media.

"This sport has been everything to me, from growing up as a child in Northern Ireland dreaming of racing bikes to standing on the top step of the World Superbike Championship, winning races and World Championships.

"Throughout my career, I've only ever had one goal, and that was to win. That mentality defined who I was. I never raced to make up the numbers, I raced to be the best.

"But the time has come to listen to my body, my mind, and most importantly, my instinct. If I can't race to win then it's time to step away.

"The same love for the sport that I had on day one to right now in this present day. I am incredibly proud of what I've achieved during my lengthy career.

"Six World Championships, more than 100 race wins, and so many other accolades along the way. These are some records that I never imagined could be possible, but it is not the records, the trophies, or the race wins, it is the people and the memories that I will take with me forever.

"I've had the honour of working with some incredible teams, sponsors, and engineers during my career. You've all been part of this journey, and I'm incredibly grateful that you have let me live my dream.

"To my family, mum and dad, brothers and sisters, thank you so much for all your sacrifices during the early days of my career. To my wife Tatia and our kids, Jake and Tyler, thank you so much for being my anchor and my rock during all the good and all the tougher times.

"To all my rivals and competitors during my career, thanks for making me dip deep. I was such a better rider because of you guys.

"To all my fans, thanks for your unbelievable support and loyalty. All this support during good times and bad times has really helped me through and given me the career that I dreamed of.

"Whilst I am stepping away from full-time racing, this isn't goodbye. I'll always be part of this sport, just in a different way.

"So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything. It's been one hell of a ride, I'll see you in the paddock."