Kawasaki quit 2009 , blaming global economic downturn for decision . Kawasaki joined other Japanese teams in pulling out of 2009 . John Watson and Marco Melandri due to ride for Honda in the 2010 season .
Kawasaki quit MotoGP circuit blaming global economic downturn for decision . Kawasaki joined other Japanese manufacturers in pulling out of motorsport . John Hopkins and Marco Melandri due to ride for Kawasaki in the 2009 season .