Jonathan Rea (born February 2, 1987 in Larne, Northern Ireland) is a motorcycle racer, currently competing in the Superbike World Championship for Pata Honda. He was runner-up in the Supersport World Championship for the Ten Kate Honda team in 2008, and runner-up in the British Superbike Championship in 2007 for the HM Plant Honda team. He was named Irish Motorcyclist of the Year in 2007, 2008 and 2011.