Aprilia Racing man Massimo Rivola launched an unexpected charge against the WSBK, ensuring that he did not very well understand the philosophy of a Superbike opening its doors to motorcycles from the series, but offering a grid starting with machines that were not really a representation of it. This could almost be seen as a questioning of its legitimacy, with in particular a mention of the “B championship” of MotoGP which will not fail to offend the actors and lovers of this paddock. This is the case of Kawasaki which shines its green light on the man from Formula 1…
What is the use of WSBK finally wonders Massimo Rivola ? Kawasaki, who puts all his sister and his marbles into it responds through Guim Roda who flies Akashi's colors high in the category with his team: “ MotoGP is an expensive championship with motorcycle prototypes, it's a big challenge. Kawasaki is quite comfortable in the Superbike World Championship with production bikes, there is no reason to move to MotoGP. Kawasaki remains in the World Superbike championship ».
No offense to Massimo Rivola, we may not have " no interest in going to MotoGP«
It must be said that the ZX-10R with the phenomenon Jonathan Rea above writes the history of this category by dizzying its statistics while embellishing its own prize list. And then the WSBK offers the flexibility and rhythm needed to reassure everyone in this period when doubt is eating away at all the cogs: “ Kawasaki made this decision after withdrawing from MotoGP to reserve the opportunity to go in other directions ", has explained Guim Roda on speedweek. " There has never been a fixed plan, for example for five years. There is always a possibility of change ».
And the same ends: “ my goal is not to stay away from home for another 22 weekends. I also have a life that I want to enjoy, with children and family. It's my priority. Also, from our company point of view, we never thought about MotoGP. Only if Kawasaki decided to do it would we consider it. But Kawasaki has no interest in it. You can't just snap your fingers and say 'next year we'll do MotoGP'. You need the right structure for that ».
