Kawasaki pull out of MotoGP

Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki have pulled out of MotoGP due to the economic downturn.

Fri, 09 Jan, 2009 - 10:12

Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki have pulled out of MotoGP due to the economic downturn.

The team, who have competed in the event since 2003, ended a week of speculation over their future by confirming their withdrawal in a press release today.

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