Originally Posted by
racerraul
Kawasaki & Suzuki are the 2 smallest factory teams.
Kawasaki is funding the team out of their pockets & next year will be the 1st year they start out with a top dollar rider (Hopkins). Next year we'll really see just how good the Kwaker is...
Suzuki had what I considered a dream team with Hopkins & Vermuelen, but clearly the 1st year of the 800's wasn't as good as Ducati's. But they are having a decent year nonetheless considering where they have been the past 6 years.
with the 990s suzuki struggled big time if anyone remembers just like stoner last year hopkins would crash out like every other race especially when he was in the top 5 making up spots. this year suzuki is really doing something right for them to be doing so good on new bikes... guess the bridgestones might be a big help
i just wonder how well anthony west would of done if it wasnt for that jump start at motegi i think he will be a wild card next year as hopper's teammate im hoping that it will be real exciting next year.
somone needs to throw toni elias a bone that guy can ride especially when he is hurt he does better!