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MORIWAKI Zephyr1100 appeared on MO MOTORRADMAGAZIN, a German magazine

Our Zephyr1100 project was reported in one of major German magazine, MO MOTORRADMAGAZIN.  Now people are talking about the project even outside of Japan!

This project is to provide parts that owners can feel the joy of having a process of improvement in performance and handling of his machine.  We continue to propose the joy of improving the machine by owner that the way he likes.

Here, we like to thank MO MOTORRADMAGAZIN for creating such a nice article about MORIWAKI Zephyr1100.

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Copy of MO MOTORRADMAGAZIN article

http://www.moriwaki.co.jp/top_news/2010/100331.pdf

MORIWAKI ZEPHYR1100 PROJECT website

http://www.moriwaki.co.jp/global/product/zephyr1100_01.php

Toni Elias had operations on his left hand and right ankle

Toni Elias, a MD600 rider from Gresini Racing had operations on his injured left had and right ankle.  He fell at Jerez when he was trying to pass a GP125 rider and hit the left had and right ankle.  He canceled the afternoon session on the last pre-season official test and took intensive check up.  Fractures were seen so now he’s got 5 bolts on his left hand and 1 bolt on his right ankle to fix fractured bones with plates.

If everything goes well, he will be able to line up at the season opener at Qatar on April 11.  Thank you for your support to Toni.

Moto2 the last pre-season ended

The last day of Moto2 pre-season official test saw Toni Elias, Gresini Racing crashing his bike and hurting his left hand.  He was constantly lapping with top times at the last day so it’s just unfortunate that the way it ended.

He was sent to Barcelona for treatment.  We will keep you update soon.

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Related release:

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2010/Elias+crash+in+Jerez

http://resources.motogp.com/files/results/tests/2010_Test_Jerez2_Moto2_day3_combined.pdf

A journal from France, Nagatani underwent a Ledenon baptism

Hi. This is Nagatani. Here is my report from last Ledenon test March 20-21. I hop you like it.

We had 5 sets of 20min for each day.  On day1, I went out for the first 20min just to confirm the track and the machine.  Next 20min, I followed my team mate, Clement first but at lap 4, he slipped down from his front end at this evil downhill right-hand turn.  The bike damaged pretty badly and that was end of his test.

I continued my test, checked different settings, and in the afternoon I was improving my laps and got 30sec. But I was hit from behind at turn2 by a rider whom I just passed at turn1, crashed.  It was certainly very hurting but fortunately I had no injury so as the bike.

On day2, started with raining weather and tried to find wet setting.  The rain stopped in the afternoon and we could try some more dry settings then.  At the last 20min of the day2, the track was completely dry so I pushed hard to get my best lap time… and ended up crashing at the evil downhill right hander, where Clement crashed his bike on previous day.  There was a hump and I lost control… down from the front. Really bad result but both myself and the bike were okay.  It was really “Ledenon baptism”.

I found that those French tracks are slippery and humps and bumps are just not what I used to in Japan.  If you are not careful, you’ll be crashing in no time.  However, that was good training for me.

My debut race is going to be this weekend at Ledenon.  I brace myself up for it.  I will send a race report.  Thank you.

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It looks like he got a baptism however glad to know he is okay.  The French championship is starting this weekend at Ledenon.  Thank you all for your support.

Safety Kids’ Bike

It was great weekend in Saitama, having Safety Kids’ Bike event at Honda Dream Souka and Honda Dream Ohmiya.  Thanks to those who came to see us.  We hope everyone had enjoyed the event as much us we did.  Please keep the “Traffic Safety Booklet” and share the idea of traffic safety within your family members.

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Here is the report from Yamaguchi.  We will update you with more event schedule at here, MORIWAKI blog.

http://www.moriwaki.co.jp/top_news/2010/100329.pdf

1-2 finish for MD250 at MDGP-round4!

MDGP-round4 was on at Suzuka Circuit on past Sunday.  It was the first round of Suzuka Sunday Road Race GP-MONO class and 2 MD250H riders got podium, 1-2 finish.  #51 Ito took the crown, followed by #80 Takase!!

Race result:

1. #51 Ito (MD250H)

2. #80 Takase (MD250H)

3. #41 Taki

4. #23 Kasai (MD250H)

5. #10 Yumioka (MD250H)

6. #27 Kawakita

7. #44 Hayashi (MD250H)

8. #17 Okuno (MD250H)

9. #71 Fuwa (MD250H)

10. #86 Harada

11. #93 Funakoshi

Retired

12. #3 Fujii

13. #15 Tanaka

※Please refer to official race result from the race organizer.※

Congratulations! Ito-san.

http://www.moriwaki.co.jp/md250cup/md.html

MDGP-round4 Qualifying session

MDGP-round4 (Suzuka Sunday Road Race round1) is on at Suzuka Circuit and #51 Ito, a MD250H rider got 2^nd in the starting grid, a front row start.  The race will start at 15:20

↓Qualifying result:

1. #3 Fujii

2. #51 Ito (MD250H)

3. #41 Taki

4. #80 Takase (MD250H)

5. #15 Tanaka

6. #23 Kasai (MD250H)

7. #27 Kawakita

8. #10 Yumioka (MD250H)

9. #17 Okuno (MD250H)

10. #44 Hayashi (MD250H)

11. #71 Fuwa (MD250H)

12. #86 Harada

13. #93 Funakoshi

MD600 taking the top of the timesheets!

Moto2 riders came back to Jerez for the last pre-season official test.

On the day1 saw Toni Elias marking the fastest lap on his MD600.

Since the first official test, Elias has been consistent, managing to keep top lap times.  Thomas Luthi, one of the other MD600 riders is also doing good, marking the 8^th lap time on the day.

All teams are trying to find basic setting for coming races.  3 of MORIWAKI members are in Jerez and giving technical support to MD users.

Related release:

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2010/report+moto2+first+day+afternoon+session

http://resources.motogp.com/files/results/tests/2010_Test_Jerez2_Moto2_day1.pdf

The USGPRU kicked off the 2010 season of racing at Buttonwillow Raceway this past weekend.

We have received a race report from Mr. Stewart Aitken-Cade, USGPRU President.  Here’s excerpt from the report.

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Peter Lenz qualified fastest for the Moriwaki MD250H Powered by HONDA and Rev’it! race.  Hartl, Ochs and Tyler Linders joined him on the front row.  The start saw plenty of drama as the field funneled down into the hairpin turn two.  Ochs and Lenz banged bars and crashed out which brought out another red flag.  Fortunately, both riders and bikes made it back to the grid for the restart. Hartl again led the pack cleanly through the first couple of turns with Lenz on his rear wheel.  Ochs pitted on the first lap with a mechanical issue caused by the earlier crash.  Lenz took the lead from Hartl on lap four and went on to claim victory. Tyler Linders secured third place.

This weekend saw the first race of the new Moto3 class sponsored by GP Tech.  The exciting new class features a classic “David vs Goliath” battle that pits unlimited ultra-light 125GP bikes against hot-rod Honda powered 250cc 4-stroke Moriwakis and the heavier 450 4-stroke singles. Joe Roberts had an amazing qualifying session that put him on pole position.  Peter Lenz, Benny Taylor and Andre Ochs filled the first starting row.  Unfortunately, Roberts crashed out on the first lap, and stopped the race.  The restart began with Tommy Aquino’s younger brother, Michael, leading the mixed field on his YZ450 powered machine only to lowside harmlessly in turn two. Lenz snagged the lead and charged hard to his second victory of the day as Taylor and Ochs stayed within striking distance.  Tucker Lancaster and Gerry Signorelli crossed the line 4th and 5th respectively.

Rev’it! Leathers presents the Moriwaki MD250H Powered by HONDA Race Results:

1.    Peter Lenz (Mor)

2.    Lex Hartl (Mor)

3.    Tyler Linders (Mor)

4.    Andre Ochs (Mor)

5.    Conor Matthews (Mor)

GP Tech Moto3 Race Results:

1.    Peter Lenz (Hon 125)

2.    Bennie Taylor (Hon 125)

3.    Andre Ochs (Hon 125)

4.    Tucker Lancaster (Hon 125)

5.    Gerry Signorelli (Mor 250)

6.    Tyler Linders (Hon 125)

7.    Michael Aquino (Yam 450)

Speed Star PIT-IN came to pick up a MD250S!!

Speed Star PIT-IN is based in Nagano , came to pick up newly purchased MD250S rolling chassis.  This was their second MD250.  One of their riders who usually rides at Tsukuba, is changing his bike from 2 stroke 125cc to MD250.

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Complete racing machine MD250H and Rolling Chassis MD250S (for Suzuki engine) are on sale.  For detail, please contact our Sales Div. 059-370-0090

http://www.moriwaki.co.jp/md250cup/md.html

MDGP-round5 is going to be on at HSR Kyushu!

This Sunday, the MDGP is going to Kyushu. This fifth round of the series is going to leave Honshu, the main island of Japan and heading to the southern island, Kyushu.  We have already seen 3 great races since the series started 2 weeks ago.  Now the round4 and 5 are about to start.  Who’s going to take the victory at Suzuka and HSR Kyushu???  Who’s going to catch up with Tsubokawa the point leader???  Hamazaki from Team LIFE will be in Kyushu.  Don’t miss all the action in MDGP!

http://www.moriwaki.co.jp/md250cup/md.html

7 MD250 riders are ready for the 4th round of MDGP!

MDGP-round4 is on this Sunday at Suzuka.  After 3 races in the season, finally the series is coming to Suzuka, the motorsport’s holy land.  This is going to be the first round of Suzuka Sunday Road Race Championship, and those 7 riders are:

■Yumioka, ICU Racing Team

■Okuno, Team Little Wing

■Kasai, Tanishi Racing

■Hayashi, Dream Kids & TECHNICA

■Ito

■Fuwa, Creative Sign Racing Service

■Takase, Kinki Sportsland Mac Western

Who is going to take the trophy??? Winning the MDGP and the Sunday Road Race series in GP-MONO class???  Now, ready.  It will be the one of the best race in the season.

http://www.moriwaki.co.jp/md250cup/md.html

Next “Safety Kids’ Bike event is on March 27 and 28 in Saitama-pref.

It was great to see all people came to Honda Dream Nagano last week.  We had good time on 74Daijiro mini-bike!  Next one will be in Saitama-pref. this weekend, Honda Dream Souka on Saturday and Honda Dream Ohmiya on Sunday.  We will see you there!

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March 27

Honda Dream Souka (racing machine display and 74Daijiro test ride)

http://www.dream-kantou.co.jp/souka/index.html

OPEN:10:30～19:30

1-2-21, Kitaya, Souka-city

TEL 048-946-7788

March 27

Honda Dream Ohmiya (racing machine display and 74Daijiro test ride)

http://www.dream-kantou.co.jp/ohmiya/

OPEN:10:30～19:30

1-41-7, Yoshino, Kita-ward, Saitama-city

TEL 048-651-0400

MotoGP calendar

MotoGP 2010 schedule was released.  The season will start at Qatar in 3weeks.  Finally, the MD600 appears in the World Grand Prix race.

Thank you for all your support!! See you there.

http://www.moriwaki.co.jp/racing/md600/pdf/100320-GP.pdf

Nagatani goes to France!

Ex MORIWAKI Club rider and Suzuka 4hurs podium finisher, Nagatani left Japan to join the French Championship.

We will follow the lone wolf, Nagatani’s race act here at MORIWAKI blog.

Message from Nagatani, “It’s around 5 degree C in France but I am used to it now.  I have been doing some training, running through mountain, like a cross-country and I am enjoying it.  Just yesterday I went for a run with a friend I met here.”

“I took a bicycle this afternoon for training. I got flat tire when I was doing downhill, so now I am going to fix it.”

He hasn’t change and sounded he is enjoying the time there. This will be a tough challenge for him who doesn’t speak a work of French but his positive guts will lead him to success.

Let’s watch our friend in France.

 

Tsubokawa is going to MDGP-ROUND3!

MDGP-round3 is going to be this weekend at Twin Ring Motegi.

Tsubokawa already won the first race of the season and now going to Motegi, WGP circuit.

This circuit is one of Tsubokawa’s favorites. Stop-and-Go corner layout but also some hi-speed corners like 130R.  The race speed will be different form his last race at Tsukuba… Will the Tsukuba winning machine can make same result in Motegi???  And, will he be able to take further lead in MDGP prize money championship against the runner-up, Hayashi???  It’s only March but MDGP is heating up!

http://www.moriwaki.co.jp/md250cup/md.html

MD600, 2 days of development test finished

Our MD600 development team and MORIWAKI Club had successful 2 days test at Twin Ring Motegi on 17 and 18 or March.

For MD600, we confirmed those feedback data from our MD600 users and evaluated some up-graded parts.

2 days went according to the schedule and got good result in new parts performance.  They were focusing on the new parts test than challenging lap times, however, Shogo was managing to keep good laps constantly.

Related release: MotoGP official site

http://www.motogp.com/ja/news/2010/Moriwaki+and+TSR+Moto2+Test+at+Motegi

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MORIWAKI Club All Japan Championship team had breaking-in run for 2 engines. Yamaguchi was making number of laps and getting used to Pirelli tires and KYB suspensions which were rather unfamiliar to him.

MORIWAKI Club team will go to Tsukuba on March 24 and 25 for next pre-season test.

Thank you for your support.

Come to see us!

We are preparing the Safety Kids’ Bike event at Honda Dream Nagano.  We open at 10:00am both Saturday and Sunday.

If you are around, drop in.

“Safety Kids’ Bike” goes to Honda Dream Nagano!

Safety Kids’ Bike event is going to Honda Dream Nagano this weekend.  Come and meet Tatsuya Yamaguchi, and try on 74Daijiro mini-bike!  Our staffs also will be there promoting MORIWAKI products.

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Yamaguchi’s official website:

http://www.t2y.jp/index.html

http://ameblo.jp/yamaguchi-tatsuya/

Honda Dream Nagano website:

http://www.dream-nagano.com/

http://www.dream-nagano.com/event.html#anchor_0320_t

ZEPHYR1100 PROJECT Booklet

We have been promoting this Zephyr1100 project.

Mainly for street use customers, this project is to provide parts that owners can feel the joy of having a process of improvement in performance and handling.

We made a booklet (only in Japanese) with detail information of this project.  You can download at following URL.  We hope that it helps you to understand more about this MORIWAKI ZEPHYR1100!

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ZEPHYR1100 PROJECT website

http://www.moriwaki.co.jp/global/product/zephyr1100_01.php

ZEPHYR1100 PROJECT Booklet

http://www.moriwaki.co.jp/product/pdf/zephyr1100_project.pdf

MD600 goes to Twin Ring Motegi for the 3rd test of the season

MORIWAKI development team is now going to Twin Ring Motegi to carry on their test on March 17 and 18 this week.

This time, team is going to test the chassis performance based on feedbacks they gained from Moto2 teams in previous tests.

They will be testing new version of some parts.

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Yamaguchi, MORIWAKI Club rider will also start his test. He already had “running-in” ride last time so he can really start testing his bike from tomorrow.

We like to ask your support to Yamaguchi in All Japan Championship.

Our request to enter the Moto2 class at MotoGP Japan Grand Prix was declined

We, MORIWAKI ENGINEERING had been preparing and wishing to enter the MotoGP Japan Grand Prix Moto2 class which is scheduled April 2010 at Twin Ring Motegi.  Last week, the March 11, we were informed by Motorcycle Federation of Japan that the wildcard seats for the event were given to teams who are participating All Japan Championship J-GP2 class and MORIWAKI’s request to enter the race was declined.

“Wildcard” entry is provided to motorcycle sports organizations in each Grand Prix host country, and number of this additional entry depends on the class.  For Moto2 class in Japan Grand Prix this year, there are 2 seats available and TSR, Burning Blood and MORIWAKI applied for the 2.  Teshima from TSR team was the champion of All Japan Championship last year so he was accepted to take one of the 2 seats (1 seat from MFJ and the other from FIM) given by MFJ as MFJ had announced that their seat will be given to a rider or team who was in the top ranking in ST600 class in 2009.

Remaining FIM seat shall be discussed between MFJ and FIM, however, MFJ basically has more influence in decision making.

So MFJ made decision for the FIM seat last week.

In the last 2years, we have continued our activity to develop MD600 in order to popularize motorcycle sports and lead such activities in Japan.

We have only 30 some people working in our company but we believed that showing such small company challenging the world would give hope to motorsports fans and people in the industry in Japan.  That believe was our strong motive to our challenge.

MORIWAKI isn’t big company.  Therefore, there is a limit.  There is only so much we can do.  We, of course, considered entering the all Japan Championship but it was just beyond our capacity, and we thought we should focus on machine development to contribute our work to Japanese motorsports through world grand prix races.

We consider ourselves as a race team as well as a machine constructer. So, the wildcard entry to this year’s Japan Grand Prix was really special for us.

It was “MORIWAKI DREAM”, nothing else.

From the very beginning, all our members helped each other, designing, manufacturing and testing… proceeded the development activity as a team.

We understand the point of their decision but we are really sorry.  However, we accept the decision sincerely, and hope for another opportunity.

We are really sorry to our fans who have been supporting our entry to Motegi.  We are deeply regretted to inform this current status.

We put a copy of our letter to MFJ which explains our wishes, and also the answer from MFJ.

We thought this will explain our fans how MORIWAKI is trying to pass its wishes to motorsports industry in Japan.

We are really, really sorry to disappoint you.

But we will not give up until the last moment and hope to showcase valiant MORIWAKI in front of our fans.

Request letter to MFJ

http://www.moriwaki.co.jp/press/md600/moriwaki-100315-eng.pdf

Reply from MFJ:

http://www.moriwaki.co.jp/press/md600/mfj-100315-eng.pdf

A podium finish for Tabaru!

The first round of the West Cup Challenge was held at Okayama International Circuit on Sunday and Tabaru, MORIWAKI Club rider came 3^rd from his first ever pole position start.

It was a good start of the season taking a podium finish. More podiums and victories will follow. Thank you for your support.

2nd finish for Hayashi at Okayama!

Hayashi who started from pole position was the second rider to pass the checker among GP-MONO class at Okayama International Circuit on Sunday.

From that result, he is now on runner up position in MDGP prize and point ranking following Tsubokawa who won his race in Tsukuba on Saturday.

It’s great to see young 14yr-old rider on podium. We will see him on podium again soon, maybe standing on the highest position.

Hayashi, got pole position at Okayama International!

Okayama Road Race Series round1 is on at Okayama International Circuit. A 14yr-old MD250 rider, Hayashi qualified on top of the timesheet. This race is also a part of MDGP started this year, and we saw Tsubokawa winning the Tsukuba a day before.

Now, is Hayashi going to win the Okayama and gets the prize and point, catching up with Tsubokawa?

The race starts at 13:45 at Okayama International Circuit!

Tabaru, pole position start!

The West Challenge Cup ST600 class saw Tabaru, a MORIWAKI Club rider taking the pole position at Okayama International Circuit on Mar 14.

He remarkably shortened his personal best lap time to 1min36.6sec. “We managed to solve the problem we had in the previous day.” He mentioned. “I try harder to even shorten the lap time in the race.” He added.

The race will start from 15:25 this afternoon. His-first ever pole position start!

Tsubokawa, victory at Tsukuba, taking a lead in MDGP race!

Tsukuba Road Race Championship was held on Mar 13 and Tsubokawa, a MD250H won the first race of the season. The race was also in the scope of MDGP and he is now the leader of “MDGP Prize money ranking” and “MFGP Race point ranking.”

He also won the first MDGP Prize (50,000JPY). He couldn’t have any better start of the season. We are looking forward to seeing his great season.

Congratulations, Tsubokawa-san!

Tabaru, the MORIWAKI Club rider is starting his season in the Challenge Cup ST600

Tabaru is now going to Okayama International Circuit to enter this Sunday’s “West Challenge Cup” ST600 class.

Tabaru won the Suzuka 4hrs Endurance and Regional Championship in 2009. He moved up to International License from this year so now he is eligible to enter All Japan Championship races. There will many All Japan class riders racing this weekend at Okayama. This is a great opportunity for Tabaru to test his level, and plan for the All Japan Championship himself.

How good is he going to be??? He will know what he has to do next when he finishes this weekend race.

MDGP-ROUND1&2

2010 MDGP is opening!

This is the competition among all MD250 users in All Japan Championship, Challenge Cup series and Regional championship races on 7 circuits around Japan (Sugo, Motegi, Tsukuba, Suzuka, Okayama, Autopolis and HSR Kyushu). Riders are competing in their total prize and race points.

The first GP-Mono class races are at Okayama and Tsukuba. We will see great battles in east and west of Japan. Will a MD250 take the first victory of the 2010???

http://www.moriwaki.co.jp/md250cup/md.html

Moto2 machine media presentation at Motegi

 

On March 9, at Twin Ring Motegi, media people were given a chance to try on Moto2 machines. One of the test riders was Shinya Nakano, former MotoGP rider who is assigned for this year MotoGP Japan Grand Prix PR producer. It was a very good opportunity to talk to media and getting feedbacks from them. Although it was very limited amount of time but we could present MORIWAKI technology.

MotoGP 2010 season starts on April 11and it will be MORIWAKI MD600 debut race. Thank you very much for your support.

Related release (Japanese)

http://www.motogp.com/ja/news/2010/moto2+media+test+at+twin+ring+motegi

http://www.motogp.com/ja/photos/2010/Moto2+machines+Media+Test+at+Twin+Ring+Motegi+with+Shinya+Nakano+0

Moto2 test day3, MD600 is second on the timesheet!

Moto2 official test at Jerez, Toni Elian marked second fastest of the day3, the last day at the Spanish circuit.  Once again, the official test was ended with wet condition, however, all MD600s rode vigorously, making good laps.

Here are the MORIWAKI MD600 riders from the day3

Position/Rider

2.Toni Elias

8.Thomas Luthi

9.Lukas Pesek

12.Vladimir Ivanov

18.Fonsi Nieto

24.Yannick Guerra

Related release: http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2010/de+angelis+on+top+in+the+final+moto2+session+at+jerez

Result: http://resources.motogp.com/files/results/tests/2010_Test_Jerez_Moto2_day3.pdf

Second official Moto2 test is ongoing at Jerez!

Day2 at Jerez, MORIWAKI onboard Toni Elias marked fastest time on Sunday following the wet Saturday where he got 3^rd.

He was very constant at both morning and afternoon sessions and managed to get top of the timesheet of the day.

He has been showing steady performance since the 1^st official test at Valencia and coping very well in dry and wet conditions.

Here are the MORIWAKI MD600 riders from the day2

Position/Rider

1.Toni Elias

7.Thomas Luthi

24.Fonsi Nieto

26.Vladimir Ivanov

28.Lukas Pesek

30.Yannick Guerra

This second official test will end today. The Moto2 teams will come back to Jerez for their final official test by the end of this month.

Related release: http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2010/moto2+second+day+jerez+elias

Result: http://resources.motogp.com/files/results/tests/2010_Test_Jerez_Moto2_day2.pdf

2010 SUPERBIKE SUPPORTERS PASS available at MORIWAKI

2010 season is about to start and now you can book SUPERBIKE SUPPORTERS PASS at MORIWAKI. The pass covers all 7 rounds of All Japan Superbike Championship for 2010 entrance fee, paddock pass and pit walks. For those who purchase the pass through MORIWAKI will get MORIWAKI goods.

The price is 20,000JPY. It will be sent sometime in mid of March.

You can order at our website or call Sales Div.: 059-370-0090

Web shopping: http://www.moriwaki.co.jp/product/gd.php

Giving a lecture at Sagawa Express

Our managing director, Midori Moriwaki was invited to Sagawa Express Central Japan region managers meeting by the chairman of the region, and gave a lecture.

It was their first experiment having someone to give lectures to those branch managers, however, they were very pleased about the outcome of the event.

We hope that our MORIWAKI SPIRIT can be passed on and recognized more and more people.

2nd fastest on Day3 in Valencia

Moto2 official test in Valencia, Toni Elias marked the second fastest lap of the last day.

The day3 started with wet condition in the morning, and it cleared out just before noon. So, only the track got dried very end of the day.

Many teams canceled the day, but some of MD600 users were keen to continue their schedule and got some fruitful data.

We are scheduled to run next test in Japan at Twin Ring Motegi next week, Mar-9 and 10. Then, our staffs go back to Spain to join 3^rd official test.

Related release:

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2010/valencia+midday+report+moto2+third+day

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2010/final+report+moto2+valencia+test

Rainy Day3 in Valencia

Moto2 official test continued on Day3 at Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia. Our member there said it had been raining since morning. It stopped and the sun was coming out. All teams were just pending their test and waiting for the condition of the track to improve. They probably will start testing when the track dries.

Ｍoto2 Valencia Day2, 3rd place for MD600!

The day2 at Valencia saw a MD600 marked 3^rd fastest of the day by Toni Elias.

Julian Simon was the fastest, and followed by Kenny Noyes and Elias. Those 3 riders kept making steady laps.

Other MD600 riders; Thomas Luthi in 7^th, Fonsi Nieto in 9^th, Lukas Pesek in 32^nd and Yannick Guerra in 37^th. Elias’s team mate, Vladimir Ivanov had a crash earlier in the day but staying in 20^th position.

One more day to complete the official test in Valencia. Hope for the good weather.

Related release:

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2010/valencia+second+day+testing+moto2+simon

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2010/valencia+moto2+second+session+second+day+noyes

Ｍoto2 Valencia official test, MD600 marked the fastest time!

Moto2 official test started on Mar 1 at Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia. Toni Elias (Spain) marked the fastest time on day 1 with his MD600.  His teammate, Vladimir Ivanov (Russia) was also doing well in the morning, marked 5^th fastest.

We heard from our members in Valencia said it was more like riders getting used to the machine and engine. They look like they are continue riding many laps as possible to get used to the bike on day 2 and further improve the settings. Everything went well on day 1 and was a very good start. We will keep you updated here at MORIWAKI blog.

Related release:

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2010/midday+report+moto2+valencia

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2010/simon+on+top+in+the+second+moto2+session

MORIWAKI Zephyr1100 is now in Kobe

You can not talk about Kawasaki with out Mr. A. Kiyohara. MORIWAKI Zephyr1100 is now at his shop, Pro Shop Kiyo in Kobe. If you are around, why don’t you visit there???

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PRO SHOP KIYO

2-24 Nishimiyauchi, Hyogo ward, Kobe 652-0891

Tel: 078-686-0390

http://www.proshop-kiyo.com/

Moto2 goes to Valencia

3 of MORIWAKI members left to Valencia to join the official MotoGP test.

It will be the first time all participants use Moto2 engine so machines are getting closer to actual race condition.

All MORIWAKI MD600 users had had their shakedowns and now they use this official test to further set up their MDs.  We all hope for nice weather in Valencia.