05-03-2022, 10:33 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-03-2022, 10:35 AM by TriangleRider.)
(05-03-2022, 09:07 AM)Grumpy Goat Wrote:(05-03-2022, 06:14 AM)TriangleRider Wrote: Suzuki just announced they are leaving MotoGP. It makes you wonder about their long-term commitment to bikes. Dean Adams took the time to read the Suzuki annual report. Based on his reading, the future doesn't look great for Suzuki motorcycle fans.
https://www.superbikeplanet.com/interest...al-report/
Interesting read. Leaving MotoGP does not necessarily mean leaving motorcyles, however, since MotoGP is very expensive to get into and stay in. If sales are down then leaving MotoGP is a first place to cut costs. Kawasaki and BMW have so far elected to not enter MotoGP because of cost. World Superbike is cheaper and they are there.
True, but they are leaving behind a significant investment seven years after returning and two years after winning a world championship. This suggests a major change in direction. Also, as the article says, Kawasaki left but continued to develop new engines and motorcycles. We haven't seen any sign of this from Suzuki.
Anyway, it will be interesting to see what happens. Normally, teams are not allowed to just pick up and leave the top racing series.