Ryuichi Kiyonari

Ryuichi Kiyonari
Kiyonari in Buildbase BMW colours acknowledging spectators' plaudits at Brands Hatch Showdown podium, end of BSB season 2014
NationalityJapanese
Born (1982-09-23) September 23, 1982 (age 42)
Saitama, Japan
Current teamHonda/Moriwaki/Althea Team
Bike number23
Motorcycle racing career statistics
British Superbike Championship
Active years2004 - 2008 , 2010-2014
ManufacturersHonda, BMW, Suzuki
Championships3 (2006,2007,2010)
2015 championship position20th (66pts)
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
239 50 94 25 38 4005

Ryuichi Kiyonari (清成龍一) (born September 23, 1982 in Saitama, Japan) is a professional motorcycle road racer.

He previously rode a Honda CBR1000RR in the MFJ All-Japan Road Race JSB1000 Championship. He was the 2006, 2007 and 2010 British Superbike champion and enjoys fame and popularity amongst British motorcycle race fans due to his success and personality. He raced for Honda Asia in 2012.[1]

He won the 2008 Suzuka 8-Hour race, teamed with his former WSBK teammate Carlos Checa.

  1. ^ "Kiyonari to race for Honda Asia". BSN. Archived from the original on 22 October 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2011.