Kawasaki Ninja
Pedercini pledges to Kawasaki for 2011
Source: WORLDSBK.COM | NEWS - Monday, 19th July 2010, 12:35 GMTDuring the last round of the World Superbike Championship and Superstock 1000 FIM Cup held in Brno, Team Pedercini had an opportunity to meet Kawasaki Europe to discuss the 2011 schedule, especially concerning the new version of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10R. The Japanese motorcycle company is fully concentrating its efforts on this brand new motorbike that Donato Pedercini hopes to receive as soon as possible in order to start developing the new Ninja on the track. This will be an essential step forward in developing the new Kawasaki machine for the Superbike and Superstock 2011 championships. The co-operation between team Pedercini and Kawasaki has always been very satisfactory for both parties and for this reason Kawasaki decided to work with the Italian team to attempt to win the 2011 Superstock 1000 FIM Cup. The Pedercini family has already started evaluating proposals from various interesting young riders to organize a competitive top team for next year's Superstock 1000 championship. The collaboration between Kawasaki and Pedercini will also continue in Superbike. Donato Pedercini's personal know-how and his technical staff's expertise will be at Kawasaki's complete disposition for the racing development of the new Ninja ZX 10R. Read article
Silverstone WSB Track Days
Source: Insidebikes | Carole Nash » Bike News - Thursday, 15th July 2010, 9:09 GMTRiding enthusiasts could be taking to the Silverstone tarmac at the same time as their World Superbike heroes later this month, with Focused Events offering special “pay as you go” track rides, pillion sessions and professional tuition. Whilst the likes of Biaggi, Haslam, Toseland and Haga are taking to the Grand Prix track on the weekend of July 31 - Aug 1, Focused Events is offering enthusiasts to try out track racing for themselves on Silverstone’s Stowe test circuit from as little as £25 per session, with pillion thrill rides and training from former GP winner Simon Crafar also available from £30. On the Saturday, riders will be able to undertake a special Rider Development Day using the latest Supersport machines with a choice of the Ducati 848, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, Suzuki GSX-R600 or Yamaha YZF-R6. Both qualifying and race day events will be organised around the main on-track action so the Superbike legs and Superpole can be viewed in full in the comfort of the Stowe hospitality complex, with refreshments and analysis from top riders on offer throughout the day. The track day on Sunday will also feature a full BBQ for all visitors. Pricing: Saturday: Rider Development Day - £399 (including race weekend passes and bike hire) or £119 without bike hire. Sunday- Trackday package - £179 (Hospitality package) Pay as you go- ‘Session by session’ bookings within a normal track day format - £25 Saturday, £35 Sunday Instruction- session ‘one on one’ with Simon Crafar - £30 Pillion rides- with Simon Crafar - £30. (Session by session purchases do not include Silverstone WSB entry tickets) Additional friends and family members can purchase normal passes and view from this unique circuit proximity. For more information on Silverstone Superbike Rider Development Days and trackdays contact Focused Events on 0845 0267272 or info@focusedevents.com and for full event and circuit details see www.focusedevents.com Read article
New Kawasaki racebike breaks cover
Source: WORLDSBK.COM | NEWS - Wednesday, 7th July 2010, 15:53 GMTThe all-new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R has been in development for some time now, and it has now been exposed to some degree of public exposure on the racetrack for the first time. In ‘stealth' black carbon fibre bodywork, the swooping and angular lines of the machine are well in evidence, although engine architecture and other details are hidden by the full bodywork and the large radiator. The machine was tested at Suzuka in Japan by Hidemichi Takahashi, with former Kawasaki WSB race winner Akira Yanagawa due to test the machine next. Read article
First Look: 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Source: Insidebikes | Carole Nash » Bike News - Wednesday, 7th July 2010, 8:33 GMTKawasaki has unveiled the first official image of the new 2011Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, revealing a sleek, angular sport-focused bike - and the MSS Colchester Kawasaki squad can’t wait to get to try it out. The Kawasaki Ninja is one of the company’s biggest hits, both with professional riders and motorcycle enthusiasts alike. Although it’s done well as a competitive sports bike in competitions including the Isle of Man, it struggled with the World Superbike competition. It looks like Kawasaki have made major changes to reverse this trend and the new picture reveals an angular and sleek design which looks like a sportbike should do, so hopefully the specifications will live up to expectations. No official details have been released yet other than there will be a new frame, engine, suspension and of course the new design. The new Kawasaki superbike is being put through its paces at the Suzuka track in Japan before its debut on the WSB track in 2011. MSS Colchester Kawasaki team owner, Nick Morgan, said: “What a fantastic looking, race focused machine. It’s no secret that Kawasaki want to be back on top of racing in World Superbike and the major domestic championships such as BSB and I think this could be the machine to make that happen. Our engineers are excited to get hold of one and our riders to jump upon one.” Read article
MSS raiding party go over the border for Knockhill
Source: British Superbikes - BSB Blog - Mirror.co.uk - Friday, 2nd July 2010, 16:14 GMTAs the British Superbike circus travels over the border to the Scottish Knockhill round, MSS Colchester Kawasaki riders Simon Andrews and Gary Mason look for a good points haul whilst Superstock star Howie Mainwaring has the series lead in his sights. Knockhill marks the mid-way point of the season but with the new series format, riders know that to be in with a chance of being in the top six Title Fighters group, they need big points before the final 'Showdown' phase kicks in at round nine at Croft. The picturesque, forest lined circuit has been good to the official Kawasaki squad over the years, with the team picking up good results in past events. At the corresponding round last year Simon scored a fine 4th and 6th placings so he knows that he and the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R work well together at this mountainside circuit. Simon has returned to the team with strong results at Mallory after a lengthy period of injury whilst Gary looks for a better set-up this time around. Howie returns refreshed after the Superstock teams took a sabbatical at Mallory following a double header race the week before at the Silverstone MotoGP. The 23-year-old heavy plant engineer lies second in a talent packed Championship field and is super keen to reel in series leader Jon Kirkham. MSS Junior Superstock rider Danny Buchan will ride a series double header at Knockhill but has never seen the track before. He must emulate his more senior team-mate Howie who was one of only a few riders not to have ridden the new Silverstone circuit. Simon commented, "I'm looking forward to Knockhill, I went well there last year and I'm happy with how Mallory panned out especially as it's the first time I have been on a Superbike since the Valencia crash. It's great to be back with Nick, Gary and everyone, it's really enjoyable. There is a small hope I can get into the Showdown if other people take some of my bad luck, but we will have to see." Gary said "I feel like I've got to turn it around at Knockhill, Mallory was really disappointing to be honest. It's a relatively simple track so you've just got to get stuck in and that's what I intend to do." Howie said "I feel really strong and up for the challenge at Knockhill after a mixed weekend at Silverstone for the GP. The plan this weekend is to keep maintaining good points as we're right there in the Championship chase, saying that I do feel right up for a win now!." MSS Colchester Kawasaki team boss Nick Morgan added "As a team we like Knockhill circuit and it's been good to us in the past. Simon has really bounced back with a vengeance and is looking for more. I think Gary will be motivated by that also and we need to help him get the right set-up to have the confidence to push. Howie knows he needs to beat Kirkham to reel in the points as he has big cushion behind him to the injured Steve Plater. It will be interesting to see how Danny gets on at his first trip to Knockhill, the last Junior Superstock race at Cadwell was pretty outrageous!" Read article
IOM TT: Radical chassis changes for MSS Colchester Kawasaki in Superbike opener
Source: bikeracenews.com - Sunday, 6th June 2010, 16:34 GMTMSS Colchester Kawasaki dug deep this week to radically alter their racebike giving Ryan Farquhar a top ten finish and posting decent lap times in today’s Pokerstars Superbike TT. A new swingingarm, wheels and some late night engineering completely revised the chassis of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R after handling issues during practice for the notoriously difficult [...] Read article
WSB Silverstone track days
Source: Insidebikes | Carole Nash » New Products - Friday, 21st May 2010, 11:08 GMTInnovative track day organiser, Focused Events, offer a new concept in combined track days and hospitality at the prestigious World Superbike event at Silverstone, July 31st - August 1st. Following their successful initial event, Focused will be holding a Rider Development Day using the latest Supersport machines at the central Stowe circuit with tuition from big name riders on qualifying day for the exciting event. Race Day will see a more standard trackday as riders put in laps at the same time as their racing heroes! Both qualifying and race day events will be organised around the main on-track action so the Superbike legs and Superpole can be viewed in full. And what great viewing as Focused have hired the Stowe complex building for hospitality and refreshments with top riders on hand for expert analysis. The trackday on Sunday will also feature a full BBQ for all visitors. Riders on the Rider Development Days can use track day prepared new Supersport machinery with a choice of the Ducati 848, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, Suzuki GSX-R600 or Yamaha YZF-R6. Pricing for the Riding Development Days is £399 which includes race weekend passes and bike hire, Raceday trackdays will be an ultra competitive £179 for the same line-up but using customers own machines and with an additional full BBQ. Additional friends and family members can purchase normal passes and view from this unique circuit proximity. For more information on Silverstone Superbike Rider Development Days and trackdays contact Focused Events on 0845 0267272 or visit www.focusedevents.com Read article
Green Party candidates look to swing results at Oulton Park BSB
Source: Motourage - Friday, 30th April 2010, 16:14 GMTWith returning Green candidate Chris Walker on board, MSS Colchester Kawasaki intend to poll good results at this weekend’s Oulton Park British Superbike spectacular. Walker, who is standing in for the injured Simon Andrews, will partner the ever improving Gary Mason, both equipped with the well-fettled Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Superbike. The Stalker, who is seen as [...] Read article
Walker fills in for Andrews at MSS Colchester Kawasaki in BSB
Source: Motourage - Tuesday, 27th April 2010, 16:08 GMTLong-time Kawasaki rider Chris Walker returns to the brand in British Superbike Championship action for MSS Colchester at this weekend’s challenging Oulton Park event. Walker, who is remembered for his sterling rides and victories on Kawasaki machines in BSB and WSB, will stand in for the injured Simon Andrews on the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. “Stalker” is seen [...] Read article
Walker to Ride Andrews’ ZX-10R at Oulton Park
Source: The Latest Motorcycle News - Tuesday, 27th April 2010, 8:09 GMTLong time Kawasaki rider Chris Walker returns to the brand in British Superbike action for MSS Colchester Kawasaki at this weekend's challenging Oulton Park event. Walker, who is remembered for his sterling rides and victories on Kawasaki machines in BSB and WSB, will stand in for the injured Simon Andrews on the awesome Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. Read article
