Kawasaki backs Jamie Baker

Freestyle stunt rider Jamie “JB” Baker has secured direct support from Kawasaki Motors Australia in a deal that he says will drive his professional ambitions.

The 27-year-old from South Australia has been freestyle stunt riding for the past seven years, and is set to stun crowds aboard his Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (636) after confirming the new partnership this past February.

“I cannot thank the team at Kawasaki Australia enough for giving me the opportunity to represent Team Green here as the official Kawasaki freestyle sportsbike rider and for supplying me with the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (636) for the 2017 season,” Jamie said.

With a goal of elevating freestyle stunt riding in the eyes of the wider community and to encourage safe practice techniques, Jamie added: “I want to take stunt riding to the next level. Earlier on, when my interest in stunt riding first began, I was told not to pursue this path because there would be little to no rewards, but securing support from Kawasaki has shown that determination pays off.”

One of Jamie’s most significant achievements to date involved a stint in the United States where he performed in 20 events across 14 States.

“Being the first Australian rider to successfully tour the US is my highest achievement so far. The experience was an inspiration and I want to play my part in building the Australian scene to that level.

“I’m looking to push stunting as a lifestyle and that’s why I’m dabbling in jet ski stunting, in addition to freestyle road stunt riding. Kawasaki has an outlet to stunt with jet skis, so when I’m not on my bike, I’m on my Kawasaki jet ski.”

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