Kawasaki back in MotoGP for 2009
02-26-2009, 07:40 AM
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Kawasaki back in MotoGP for 2009
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sp.../?R=EPI-106482
Kawasaki confirmed its plans to quit MotoGP in January because of the global economic crisis, but after negotiations involving Kawasaki and MotoGP bosses Dorna, an agreement has been reached for the Japanese factory to field a one rider team.
02-26-2009, 02:16 PM
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Re: Kawasaki back in MotoGP for 2009
Hopper was a mess during testing at Phillip Island back in November. Injuries from '08 holding him back. His contract was supposed to be through 2009 just as Melandri's so we'll see how it plays out.
