Ryuichi Kiyonari

Ryuichi Kiyonari
Kiyonari in 2011
NationalityJapanese
Born (1982-09-23) September 23, 1982
Saitama, Japan
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 (Japanese: 清成 龍一, Hepburn: Kiyonari Ryūichi; born September 23, 1982 in Saitama, Japan) is a retired Japanese Grand Prix motorcycle 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.

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