While the sums of money in MotoGP are much smaller compared to Formula One , it is believed Kawasaki spent upwards of $ 40 million per year in running a Dutch-based team . Kawasaki blaming global economic downturn for decision . Kawasaki joined other 500cc manufacturers in pulling out of motorsport . Marco Melandri and John Hopkins due to ride for Kawasaki quit MotoGP circuit in the 2009 season .
Kawasaki blaming global economic downturn for decision . Kawasaki joined other 500cc manufacturers in pulling out of motorsport . Marco Melandri and John Hopkins due to ride for Kawasaki quit MotoGP circuit in the 2009 season .