Ask questions to Mr. Naoya Kaneko of Kawasaki Motorcycle Engineering/Racing Team!

[raj87verma88]

With ZX-R10 Kawasaki had expectations to win the best superbike prize(as read in some auto magazines). The 2003 model was beaten by Suzuki's GSX-R1000 and in 2005 Honda Fireblade was leading the pack. What are the expectations of Honda from the 2008 model? What were the challenges faced to upgrade a superbike to even higher standards?

[gohm]

For those who may not know, please discuss the technical diferential details between moto gp racing bikes and superbike/supersport bikes?

How did you get involved with moto gp racing?

[raj87verma88]

Is it that Gohm and me are the only persons on the whole forum who have questions for the people at Kawasaki?? Come on guys, show some enthusiasm, i know many here are bike freaks.

[The_Big_K]

Unfortunately, that's the sad story. We didn't receive good response to our "Ask questions to CTO of Wikipedia" thread either

CEans! Wake Up!

You WON'T get such opportunities elsewhere!

[gohm]

Let me check my pocket for some smelling salts, laugh. These Q & A sessions are indeed a great opportunity. Even as an AMA racer, I would never have the opportunity to speak with motogp engineering! Add to that the myriad of other great guests we have access to thanks to this site.

My last question for the Kawi motogp racing team is... can I have a job, any job on the team??!! laugh! What an amazing career they have.

Originally Posted by The_Big_K

Unfortunately, that's the sad story. We didn't receive good response to our "Ask questions to CTO of Wikipedia" thread either

CEans! Wake Up!

You WON'T get such opportunities elsewhere!

[ash]

Er.. I know of a "rossi" in MotoGP..

Lets see.. how do you optimize the performances of the bikes? Do you use computer software to simulate new designs (whether to body work or mechanical parts)?

[gohm]

When is this great interview planning to take place?

[The_Big_K]

I'm so sorry for this . Our editor got busy (marriage+honeymoon) and he asked me to do the small talk on his behalf. I failed at that, damn.

Ash helped me today with the questions and I'll be sending the questionnaire tonight.

I hope we'll have the responses soon. But if not, you know who to blame

[gohm]

No worries!

[The_Big_K]

Okay, here's the Good News for each one of us. I just received Mr. Kaneko's response to our questionnaire and its simply amazing!

But you all will have to wait till we publish it on CE's Small Talk. Muwahahah

(Am I evil? )