By Just announced, Adelaide ace David ‘Davo’ Johnson will continue to race for Kawasaki’s official international roads representatives Platinum Club Racing, riding the latest ZX-10RR incarnation.
2019 Superbike Classic TT winner, Johnson scored an impressive top five finish in last year’s RST x D3O Superbike TT contest, outpacing James Hillier, 23 times TT victor John McGuinness MBE and twice British Superbike Champion, fellow Australian Josh Brookes.
With new ‘Team Green’ metal, increased confidence in his abilities, knowing striking lap-times are in reach, ‘Davo’ goes into 2026 Briggs Equipment Northwest 200, TT odysseys firmly optimistic that podium finishing pursuits are possible.
Commenting about re-signing for Platinum Club Racing, he stated:
“I’m absolutely delighted to be back with Platinum Club Racing and Kawasaki. The support from Lee Hardy and the team has been incredible, and I feel we have really gelled with the bike.
Breaking the 132mph mark last year showed what we are capable of together. With the new ZX-10RR coming in for 2026, I genuinely believe we can fight for podiums.”
Platinum Club Racing’s Team Principal Lee Hardy, added:
“We are proud to continue our partnership with Davo and Kawasaki for 2026, I have built something special over the past decade, and Davo’s progress last season proves the potential is there.
The new ZX-10RR gives us everything we need to push for podiums and deliver the results we know are achievable.”
Quotes via Lee Hardy Racing Facebook page.
Photo credit: Mark Corlett
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
