Suspended
Suzuki has officially confirmed that it won’t particpating in the MotoGP for the next two years. but they will be back in 2014 with a 1000cc motorcycle. In a press release Suzuki stated :
“ This suspension is to cope with tough circumstances mainly caused by the prolonged recession in developed countries, a historical depreciation of Japanese Yen and repeated natural disasters. Having an eye to returning to MotoGP in 2014, Suzuki will now focus on developing a competitive new racing machine for that class. Suzuki will continue motocross racing activity and support of road racing activities using mass-produced motorcycles, by obtaining FIM homologation and co-operation with the supplier of its development racing kit parts.”
The financial problems and natural disasters Japan has been facing took its toll on Suzuki and other Japanese manufacturers, there was no significant changes in GSX-R line for almost the past 2-3 years ! Where as the European manufacturers -BMW & Ducati- has been very active with the development of new bikes.
Lorenzo snatches Polini
Jorge Lorenzo took the standings lead at the Polini Grand Prix of Japan, with Stoner not performing as should..the race was a bit boring, Lorenzo snatched the lead from Rossi and continued to increase the gab while Rossi kept Pedrosa busy.
Lorenzo got a bit over excited and kept riding around the track greeting the fans when his bike ran out of fuel and the Marshals had to push him all the way back to the podium.
The next round will be on May 3rd in Spain, that’s where Lorenzo is expected to get huge support… the people there are very passionate about the Spanish riders and Lorenzo should take a risk to win it, the race should be very entertaining as Pedrosa is also Spanish and he won that race last year.
Roller Man -can i have one-
Faster than a Hayabusa
Kawasaki Heavy Industries is developing Japan’s fastest train, which is expected to achieve speeds of 350km per hour. The current record goes for the Shinkansen,the bullet train and it stands at about 300kph.
The train is environmental friendly and will be more energy efficient, less noisy and offer a comfortable riding experience.