Why is Kawasaki not in MotoGP?
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To reduce costs and allow more teams to join the competition, this measure, while helping to increase the intensity of the races and attract more teams, limits the development of the teams and reduces their competitiveness. Here is some information about Kawasaki: Power: Kawasaki's 400, now known as the Ninja 400, is equipped with a water-cooled parallel twin-cylinder engine. Appearance: With a seat height of 785cm, it is about 10cm lower than the seat height of normal CFMoto 250 and 150 motorcycles, providing a more comfortable riding posture.
I've been following motorcycle racing closely, and as a seasoned fan, I believe Kawasaki's absence from MotoGP is primarily due to historical strategic adjustments. They participated in the 2000s but withdrew after the 2009 financial crisis, shifting their focus to the World Superbike series. MotoGP involves extremely high R&D costs, burning tens of millions of dollars annually, with fierce competition where rivals like Honda and Yamaha have long dominated. Kawasaki's management deemed the investment unworthy, preferring to allocate resources to WSBK, which is based on production bike technology, making it easier to win and boost sales. Since their exit, they've claimed multiple WSBK championships, proving the strategy sound. As an old-school enthusiast, I understand the company's choice but miss their iconic green racing machines—they truly added color to the competition.
