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OldSchlPunk · 01-10-2009, 02:12 AM

Well, if the numbers that I heard were correct, Kawasaki claimed it cost 9 mil (Euro) to run the team for the year. Supposedly the fine they will pay DORNA is 20 mil. If that's really the case, DORNA could foot the bill on the fine and still be ahead.

Problem with all of that is Kawasaki very likely doesn't want anyone outside of their employ looking inside their bikes. When Honda leased motors to Kenny Roberts, they couldn't even take the covers off from what I read. That's why I say I doubt it would happen.

On a side note: Hopper could very easily wind up in the AMA if he doesn't end up on a WSB ride somewhere. At this point, I don't believe there are any WSB teams that are looking for riders though. Some people think Hopper is done in MotoGP.

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OldSchlPunk A legend in his own mind Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Stockbridge, WI Age: 50 Posts: 5,069 Casino Cash: $49237 Sportbike: 02 F4i Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Well, if the numbers that I heard were correct, Kawasaki claimed it cost 9 mil (Euro) to run the team for the year. Supposedly the fine they will pay DORNA is 20 mil. If that's really the case, DORNA could foot the bill on the fine and still be ahead. Problem with all of that is Kawasaki very likely doesn't want anyone outside of their employ looking inside their bikes. When Honda leased motors to Kenny Roberts, they couldn't even take the covers off from what I read. That's why I say I doubt it would happen. On a side note: Hopper could very easily wind up in the AMA if he doesn't end up on a WSB ride somewhere. At this point, I don't believe there are any WSB teams that are looking for riders though. Some people think Hopper is done in MotoGP. __________________ For as dumb as you are, even you will remember this. - Lee Ving/ Fear Ever feel you've been cheated? - Johnny Rotten I go Beltway blitzin' on my mad mofo musclebike WFO. Its a true choice, a god-like experience if you will. The thought that I could buy the farm in a spectacular fireball...................well, that gives me a stiffie! Tesco Vee/The Meatmen Last edited by OldSchlPunk : 01-10-2009 at 03:30 PM.