Kawasaki Press Release - Japan

[MadKaw]

MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2004
JAPANESE GRAND PRIX - MOTEGI
10TH SEPTEMBER 2004 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NAKANO SET TO DEAFEN TOKYO SHOPPERS THIS WEEKEND

Saturday afternoon shoppers at Tokyo's Shinagawa Seaside Forest Oval
Garden will need to take ear plugs with them this weekend, as Fuchs
Kawasaki's Shinya Nakano will make an appearance aboard his Ninja ZX-RR
MotoGP machine ahead of next weekend's Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi.

Nakano will be appearing at the Tokyo shopping centre from 2.15pm
onwards on Saturday 11th September. The Fuchs Kawasaki star will take part
in a one hour talk show, before signing autographs and posing for
photographs with fans.

Determined to bring a little of the MotoGP pit lane ambience to the
centre of Tokyo, Nakano will also be treating the assembled crowd to the
sound of a 990cc inline four-cylinder engine through open exhaust pipes,
when he fires up his Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR MotoGP machine on the main
stage.

The noise limit for MotoGP machines is an ear splitting 130dB, which is
equivalent to standing 100 metres behind a jumbo jet on takeoff, and
right on the edge of the pain threshold. The Ninja ZX-RR is loud enough
when it's started and warmed up in pit lane, which is why all the
Kawasaki Racing Team mechanics wear ear plugs during practice sessions, but
in the confines of the Oval Garden the noise promises to be truly
deafening!

For those fans unable to make the Tokyo event, Nakano will also be
appearing on the KAZE and Bridgestone stands during the Japanese Grand Prix
weekend at Motegi. The 26-year-old Fuchs Kawasaki rider, together with
team-mate Alex Hofmann, will take part in a live question and answer
session at the KAZE stand on Saturday 18th September at 16.00, after
which they'll sign autographs and pose for photographs before heading over
to the Bridgestone stand at 16.30.

"Obviously Motegi is an important race for me as it's the only time we
race in my home country this season," commented Nakano, who flew to
Japan immediately after the Portuguese Grand Prix at Estoril. "The build
up to the race is pretty special too, and I'm looking forward to meeting
everyone at the Oval Garden and letting them hear just how loud the
Ninja ZX-RR is close up. I hope everyone remembers to bring ear plugs!"

"The amount of support we get at every race is incredible, but there's
something extra special about racing in front of your home crowd.
Motegi will be a busy weekend, both for me and for the team, but I think
it's important that we get out and meet the people who've travelled so far
to see us during the course of the weekend. I just hope we get a good
turnout at the KAZE and Bridgestone stands on the Saturday, and that we
can give everyone something to cheer about in Sunday's race," continued
the affable Japanese rider.

The Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi is the 12th round of the MotoGP World
Championship and marks the start of four consecutive overseas races,
taking in Qatar and Malaysia and ending in Australia on October 17th.

[MadKaw]

MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2004
JAPANESE GRAND PRIX - MOTEGI
12TH SEPTEMBER 2004 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NAKANO MAKES A NOISY ENTRANCE IN TOKYO

Fuchs Kawasaki's Shinya Nakano took part in a question and answer
session at Tokyo's Shinagawa Seaside Forest Oval Garden on Saturday, in the
run up to next weekend's Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi.

A crowd of more than 500 people turned out to listen to what Nakano had
to say about his hopes for his home Grand Prix, but many had difficulty
hearing his comments - despite the use of microphones and a public
address system - after the Fuchs Kawasaki rider opened proceedings by
firing up his Ninja ZX-RR on stage.

In the confines of the Oval Garden, the noise produced by the 990cc,
inline four-cylinder ZX-RR through its open Akrapovic exhaust pipe was
truly deafening. As one, the assembled crowd stuck their fingers in their
ears, while Nakano gave way to temptation and proceeded to give the
throttle on his Ninja ZX-RR MotoGP machine a good work out before finally
hitting the kill switch.

After his noisy entrance, Nakano explained how much he was looking
forward to racing in front of his home crowd at next weekend's Japanese
Grand Prix, and how determined he was to give the fans something to cheer
about in the race. The 26-year-old Japanese rider then spent an hour
chatting to fans, signing autographs and posing for photographs before
finally bidding the crowd farewell.

"It was great to see so many fans turn out for this event," declared
Nakano, after removing his ear plugs. "But it was also nice to welcome
our guests from Bridgestone, such as Mr. Yamada, along with members of
the Japanese media."

"After talking about next weekend's race, and answering questions about
my thoughts on my home Grand Prix, I now can't wait to get to Motegi. I
was motivated before to do well in my home race, but the support of the
fans here at this event means I'm more determined than ever to give
everyone something to cheer about next Sunday afternoon."

"We have a few more events planned for Motegi, where I'm hoping to get
the chance to meet the people who weren't able to make it to Tokyo this
weekend. It's good that we'll get the opportunity to meet many more
people before the race; when you're out on track, it's always good to know
that there are fans cheering you on in the stands," continued the Fuchs
Kawasaki rider.

Nakano, together with team-mate Alex Hofmann, will take part in a live
question and answer session at the KAZE stand at Motegi on Saturday
18th September at 16.00, after which they'll sign autographs and pose for
photographs before heading over to the Bridgestone stand for another
personal appearance at 16.30.

The Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi is the 12th round of the MotoGP World
Championship and marks the start of four consecutive overseas races,
taking in Qatar and Malaysia and ending in Australia on October 17th.

[mrmina]

when is this race being broadcasted

[mfzx6r]

when is this race being broadcasted

Mid day Sunday Live on foxtel.

You know my addy mina !!



mario

[icebreaker]

Wow so my old ZX2R was on display in a shopping centre.. cool.. hehehe

OMG.. Imagine my old 250 redlining in a confined space like that... what an aweful thought... hehehehe

[redzedx7r]

bugger rostered for a 1pm til 9pm this sunday.

[MadKaw]

MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2004
JAPANESE GRAND PRIX - MOTEGI
16TH SEPTEMBER 2004 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NAKANO AND HOFMANN IMPRESSED BY BRIDGESTONE VISIT

Fuchs Kawasaki's Shinya Nakano and Alex Hofmann took time out from
their preparations for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix to spend a day as
guests of Bridgestone, at the Japanese tyre manufacturer's headquarters in
Tokyo and at their motorcycle tyre production facility in Nasu.

Bridgestone's headquarters, just a short walk away from Tokyo's central
rail station, was the first stop for Nakano and Hofmann. The two Fuchs
Kawasaki pilots were joined by fellow Bridgestone riders; Kenny
Roberts, John Hopkins and Makoto Tamada as they were introduced to
Bridgestone's CEO, Mr. Shigeo Watanabe.

After the formal introductions, talk quickly turned to this weekend's
Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi; an important race for both Bridgestone
and the Fuchs Kawasaki Racing Team.

While Nakano admitted he was looking forward to racing in front of his
home crowd for the first time this season, Hofmann explained that,
while he enjoyed racing at Motegi, this weekend would mark his first
appearance at the track in the MotoGP class, with his only previous
experience of the Japanese circuit being on a 250cc machine.

After meeting Mr. Watanabe, the riders then embarked on a two hour
drive to Kuroiso City, to visit Bridgestone's Nasu plant.

Kuroiso City is a major Bridgestone production hub, with four
facilities located in close proximity. The Tochigi and Nasu plants manufacture
tyres for both commercial and industrial applications, while the Kuroiso
plant produces the steel cord used by Bridgestone in the tyre
manufacturing process. Kuroiso City is also home to the Bridgestone proving
ground.

Established in 1962, Bridgestone's Nasu plant employs close to 600
people and manufactures more than 27,000 tyres per day. The Nasu plant is
also the only production facility in Japan producing Bridgestone's range
of road and competition motorcycle tyres.

On arrival at the plant, the riders were met by an enthusiastic
workforce, who all competed for signed postcards and caps during a question
and answer session held at the plant reception centre.

After signing autographs and posing for photographs with the
Bridgestone staff, the riders were then given a guided tour of the Nasu plant by
the plant General Manager.

"I'd like to thank Yamada-san and the rest of the Bridgestone staff for
making this visit possible" said Nakano. "The factory tour was
interesting, because we got the opportunity to see the motorcycle tyre making
process from start to finish. Tyres are an important factor when you're
racing in MotoGP, but I had no idea that the manufacturing process was
so complex."

"It was also good to meet the people who actually produce the tyres.
Sure they can see the positive results of their work when the races are
shown on television, but it was nice to be able to thank them for their
efforts in person. Hopefully we can go from here to Motegi and show our
appreciation properly with a good result on Sunday," continued Nakano.

[MadKaw]

MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2004
JAPANESE GRAND PRIX - MOTEGI
16TH SEPTEMBER 2004 - EVENT PREVIEW

SUPER SHINYA HAPPY TO BE RACING AT HOME

The Twin Ring Motegi track, venue for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix,
holds special memories for Fuchs Kawasaki rider Shinya Nakano.

It was at Motegi in 1999 that Nakano, in a superb rookie performance,
won his first Grand Prix with victory in the 250cc Japanese GP.

Five years on and 26-year-old Nakano is established at the top echelon
of MotoGP, and is now enjoying his first season with the Fuchs Kawasaki
factory squad; spearheading the Ninja ZX-RR MotoGP campaign.

Adding to the significance of the Motegi race is its status as a home
Grand Prix, not only for Nakano, but for motorcycle and industrial
powerhouse Kawasaki and their tyre partner Bridgestone.

As usual Nakano is joined at Motegi by Fuchs Kawasaki team-mate Alex
Hofmann, who is in his first full season of MotoGP competition.

The emerging 24-year-old German rookie will be returning to the compact
Motegi circuit after an absence of three years. His last race at this
track was in the 250cc category.

The Motegi race week will be a busy one for both Kawasaki riders,
especially the popular Nakano, with additional demands from fans, media,
corporate activities and personal appearances.

The Twin Ring Motegi track is located 100km north-west of Tokyo. At
4.1km in length the track comprises 14 turns with a longest straight of
just 760 metres; features which combine to provide just a once-per-lap
opportunity for a flat-out burst in sixth gear for the 990cc MotoGP
bikes.

Stop-go in nature, Motegi places significant demands on stability under
braking and then acceleration. Both of these performance criteria have
been an important part of the Kawasaki development programme in recent
months.

The Japanese GP signals the beginning of a demanding end-of-season
schedule of five races. The Motegi race is followed in quick session by
flyaway GPs in Qatar, Malaysia and Australia prior to the final race at
Valencia in Spain, all in just six weeks.

Shinya Nakano: #56
"Motegi is always a special race for me because I'm competing in front
of my local fans and, of course, it is the home race for Kawasaki. This
is important, because I have just moved to Kawasaki this year and I can
sense that Kawasaki supporters are very enthusiastic and are
anticipating good results. Motegi is a stop-go circuit; hard braking followed by
short straights, but I have a lot of experience at this track and some
very happy memories from my first win in 1999. So far acceleration has
been our weak point, but the factory has been concentrating on
improving power delivery, so I know everyone is working very hard to find a
good set-up for this race. Even though I have been busy in the lead-up to
the race, I am enjoying being at home."

Alex Hofmann: #66
"I'm sure racing at Motegi will be a motivating factor for everyone in
our team, and there will be a lot of additional focus on our efforts
from Kawasaki and the fans. It is three years since I raced here, but the
track is not a difficult one to remember. The past couple of races have
been a little disappointing for me, although I made a lot of progress
at the Estoril test after the Portuguese GP. I will have to wait and see
how this track suits the ZX-RR, but my real focus is to race closer to
Shinya's pace over race distance. He was faster than me earlier in the
season but, overall, I think I'm closing the gap, and for sure, I want
to beat him at least once this season, even if it's at his home race."

[mrmina]

when is this race being broadcasted

Mid day Sunday Live on foxtel.

You know my addy mina !!



mario

sounds good mario. i'll let you know i just copt a cold and feel as crook as shit and it even looks like good weather for saturday.

i'll call u b4 sunday if i can make it.

[icebreaker]

Sounds like i'll get 2 hours of racing in before the rugby..

Doggies are gunna kick Storm's F'ing arse.. .Mark my words Mario.. Mark my words... Moit..

[MadKaw]

MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2004
JAPANESE GRAND PRIX - MOTEGI
17TH SEPTEMBER 2004 - QUALIFYING PRACTICE 1

FRUSTRATION FOR NAKANO AT MOTEGI

Home race advantage counted for little in a tough first day of
qualifying at a warm and humid Motegi, as Fuchs Kawasaki riders Alex Hofmann
and Shinya Nakano qualified 17th and 19th on the provisional grid for
Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi.

Hofmann spent both of today's one hour sessions occupying maximum track
time in his first MotoGP appearance at the stop-go track north-west of
Tokyo. His last race appearance here was in the 250cc category in 2001.

Upgrading his track knowledge and modifying his riding style were
Hofmann's main priorities, and he impressively improved his best lap from
free practice by 2.5 seconds in the afternoon session.

Meanwhile Nakano's preparations suffered a setback in morning free
practice when a mechanical problem triggered an engine oil fire. Although
quickly extinguished by track marshals, the damage to major components
was extensive.

As a result, Nakano was restricted to just one ZX-RR for the afternoon
qualifying session, with the bike running in standard specification.
Compounding Nakano's frustration was a persistent gear-shifter problem
that cost the popular Japanese rider almost 30 minutes of track time in
qualifying.

For this race both Nakano and Hofmann have one each of their ZX-RR
machines fitted with the latest Magneti Marelli fuel injection system, to
enable back-to-back evaluation with their standard race bikes.

Additionally, both of Hofmann's bikes are using the latest twin-exit
exhaust system from Akrapovic.

The stop-go 4.8 kilometre Motegi track has a heavy concentration of
first and second gear corners, eight out of 14 in fact, with an emphasis
on braking stability and acceleration out of slow speed corners.

Alex Hofmann: 17th (1'48.885)
"I spent a lot of time finding a rhythm for this track and I still have
some work to do, especially in the final sector through the fast
chicane and onto the main straight. I'm sure I can find some time by changing
my lines and style through his section. It is very competitive and I'm
less than half a second outside of being 12th on the grid, so I'm
feeling okay after my first day here in three years. The Magneti Marelli
system has a smoother power delivery and feels more controllable and,
while there is not a big difference at the moment, there is a lot of
potential."

Shinya Nakano: 19th (1'49.203)
"No luck for me today at my home race. The engine problem this morning
meant I had only one bike for qualifying, but we just couldn't find a
solution to an electronic problem with the speed-shifter. I lost a lot
time and I have done very little set-up work to find a good package for
the race. But we have a lot of data, I know this track very well and I
have a lot of confidence that the Kawasaki engineers will find some
solutions. On the positive side the latest Bridgestone tyres are looking
good here, as we saw with John Hopkins and Tamada-san in qualifying."

Harald Eckl: Team Manager
"Motegi is a difficult track for the Ninja ZX-RR at its current stage
of development, and we suffer with our engine characteristic here with
all the low gear corners. But we have an excellent range of Bridgestone
tyres that are working well here, and that will be a strong point over
race distance. It was a difficult day for Shinya, with an engine
failure in the morning restricting him to one bike in the afternoon and then
his back-up machine had a gearshift problem. Alex is doing an excellent
job in his first visit here for three years, and I expect more from him
once he settles into a rhythm on this difficult track."

QUALIFYING PRACTICE 1 - LAP TIMES
1. John Hopkins (USA) Suzuki Grand Prix Team 1'47.230; 2. Valentino
Rossi (ITA) Gauloises Fortuna Yamaha +0.045; 3. Makoto Tamada (JPN) Camel
Honda Team
+0.420; 4. Max Biaggi (ITA) Camel Honda Team +0.584; 5. Loris Capirossi
(ITA) Ducati Marlboro Team +0.656; 6. Kenny Roberts (USA) Suzuki Grand
Prix Team
+0.699; 7. Alex Barros (BRA) Repsol Honda +0.733; 8. Nicky Hayden (USA)
Repsol Honda +0.841; 9. Troy Bayliss (AUS) Ducati Marlboro Team +0.944;
10. Sete
Gibernau (SPA) Telefonica Movistar Honda +0.965; 11. Colin Edwards
(USA) Telefonica Movistar Honda +0.991; 17. Alex Hofmann (GER) Kawasaki
Racing Team
+1.655; 19. Shinya Nakano (JPN) Kawasaki Racing Team +1.973

[MadKaw]

MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2004
JAPANESE GRAND PRIX - MOTEGI
18TH SEPTEMBER 2004 - QUALIFYING PRACTICE 2

SUPER SHINYA STEPS FORWARD FOR HOME RACE

Fuchs Kawasaki rider Shinya Nakano moved seven places up the grid, to
claim a fourth row starting spot for his home race at Motegi, in this
afternoon's highly competitive final qualifying session.

In an impressive comeback from yesterday's technical troubles, Nakano
showed speed and consistency to post the 12th fastest time, an
improvement of 1.2s over his best lap in first qualifying when he was 19th on
the grid.

Nakano had use of both of his Ninja ZX-RR race machines today, after an
engine problem and oil fire sidelined one of his bikes yesterday. The
additional track time allowed the Japanese ace to optimise his chassis
set-up at a track that he knows intimately.

Nakano won his first GP at Motegi with victory in the 250cc Japanese GP
in 1999.

Nakano concentrated on the ZX-RR fitted with the latest Magneti Marelli
fuel injection and engine management system, which provides improved
engine braking and power delivery characteristics.

He will race with the Magneti Marelli system for the first time in
tomorrow's 24-lap Japanese Grand Prix, as will his German team-mate, Alex
Hofmann, who will start from 19th on the grid.

Hofmann was frustrated not to improve his qualifying time from
yesterday, and took responsibility for this afternoon's lacklustre performance
in his first appearance at Motegi for three years.

After being fast and consistent in the morning free practice session,
Hofmann could not reproduce his best form after a series of laps
evaluating a different profile Bridgestone rear tyre.

Final qualifying was run in warm and humid conditions, on a mainly dry
track after a light shower of rain early in the one hour session.

Shinya Nakano: 12th (1'48.042)
"Twelfth is not fantastic, but it is much better than yesterday. I had
a very good feeling after going back to a base set-up from earlier in
the season, and I could push very hard and do consistent times. I just
need a little more front stability on the brakes. I was enjoying riding,
especially with so many fans here for my home race. The engineers were
able to solve our problems from yesterday, and the Magneti Marelli
system is an improvement with engine braking and throttle response.
Bridgestone have a very good race tyre here, so I'm hoping for a good result."

Alex Hofmann: 19th (1'48.885)
"That was a bad session for me and I'm not happy with my performance. I
just couldn't find the rhythm I had in the morning session and I was
too aggressive on the brakes and couldn't carry enough corner speed. The
team improved the set-up but I couldn't show it with lap times so I'm
hoping to get to grips with the track in warm-up tomorrow morning. After
being happy this morning I tried a new shape Bridgestone, which is
different to ride, and that upset my rhythm when it came to going faster.
Hopefully I can sort things out before the race and make a good start,
because overtaking here is very difficult. It is going to be a tough job
to score some points, but that's what I'm aiming to do."

Harald Eckl: Team Manager
"After yesterday's problems, Shinya made an impressive step forward and
he was one of the riders to consistently improve his lap times. I think
Shinya has a chance of finishing top ten at his home race. Alex tried
hard, perhaps a little too hard in some parts of the track, and this
cost him some rhythm but I expect a strong race from him. With revised
chassis settings and adjustments to our new electronics package the ZX-RR
is showing more potential for fast and consistent times at this track
than I thought it would. Now we just need a dry race."


QUALIFYING PRACTICE 2 - COMBINED TIMES
1. Makoto Tamada (JPN) Camel Honda Team 1'46.673; 2. John Hopkins (USA)
Suzuki Grand Prix Team +0.557; 3. Valentino Rossi (ITA) Gauloises
Fortuna Yamaha +0.602; 4. Max Biaggi (ITA) Camel Honda Team +0.728; 5. Colin
Edwards (USA) Telefonica Movistar Honda +1.148; 6. Marco Melandri (ITA)
Gauloises Fortuna Yamaha +1.172; 7. Loris Capirossi (ITA) Ducati
Marlboro Team +1.213; 8. Kenny Roberts (USA) Suzuki Grand Prix Team +1.256;
9. Nicky Hayden (USA) Repsol Honda +1.267; 10. Alex Barros (BRA) Repsol
Honda +1.290; 11. Carlos Checa (SPA) Gauloises Fortuna Yamaha +1.309;
12. Shinya Nakano (JPN) Kawasaki Racing Team +1.369; 19. Alex Hofmann
(GER) Kawasaki Racing Team +2.212

[MadKaw]

MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2004
JAPANESE GRAND PRIX - MOTEGI
19TH SEPTEMBER 2004 - MOTOGP RACE RESULT

FIRST PODIUM FOR NAKANO AND KAWASAKI AT MOTEGI

In a superb home race performance for the Fuchs Kawasaki Racing Team,
Shinya Nakano scored an historic third place podium finish in the
Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi today.

This is the best result for the factory Kawasaki team since they
returned to MotoGP competition at the end of 2002 with the 990cc, inline
four-cylinder Ninja ZX-RR.

Super Shinya's ride into third place equalled the last Kawasaki podium
result in the elite category, with Kork Ballington's third place on a
KR500 in the 1981 Finnish Grand Prix at Imatra. This was Nakano's second
career MotoGP podium, his first coming in 2001 at the German Grand
Prix.

The 26-year-old Japanese ace was backed-up today by his determined
German team-mate, Alex Hofmann, who finished tenth; his second top ten
result of the season.

From twelfth on the grid Nakano used his intimate local knowledge of
the Motegi track to avoid the carnage of a six-rider, turn one pile-up
just after the start. Realising the potential for a repeat of last year's
similar accident, Nakano braked cautiously to take the inside line and
emerge in fourth place on lap one.

Spurred on by cheering, Kawasaki flag waving fans, Nakano staged an
absorbing 18-lap pursuit of Yamaha rival Marco Melandri in search of third
place. The critical moment came at the end of the back straight on lap
19, when Nakano outbraked Melandri and then cut back inside as the
Italian briefly went back in front.

Once clear in third place Nakano opened a gap and, over the final laps,
was the fastest rider on track. The Fuchs Kawasaki rider finished ahead
of the factory Honda V-five ridden by Alex Barros into fourth place.

Both Nakano and Tamada were using Bridgestone tyres, and Nakano's
storming ride into third place provided Bridgestone with two riders on the
podium for the first time in MotoGP.

After starting from 19th Hofmann was unsettled by the drama of the
first turn crash, but recovered his rhythm to move into 10th place on lap
twenty, a position he held to the chequered flag.

Shinya Nakano: 3rd
"This is a fantastic result for me, and for Kawasaki and Bridgestone.
From the start I saw the accident coming, because turn one is very
tight. I went up the inside and took fourth, then tried for many laps to
pass Melandri without success. But late in the race I still had good grip
from my rear tyre, and this is where I had the advantage. I knew
Melandri would try and cut back inside, so I was ready for this. I could
still do fast times at the end of the race, but the last lap was probably
the longest in my racing life; I was just waiting for the chequered
flag. I couldn't believe I was third."

Alex Hofmann: 10th
"It was a tough race. After the first corner crash it took a few laps
for everyone to settle down and I was in a tight group of riders. But it
was difficult to pass; I didn't really find a good set-up for front-end
braking stability this weekend. I really had to push my front tyre too
much early in the race and, towards the end, I just wanted to make sure
I finished. It's great to see Shinya on the podium, he did a great job.
It shows what is possible with the Ninja ZX-RR."

Harald Eckl: Team Manager
"The most important thing this afternoon was how much motivation this
result provides for the future; today we saw the potential of the Ninja
ZX-RR. I'm very happy for everyone in the Fuchs Kawasaki Racing Team,
and also for Bridgestone, because there has been a great deal of hard
work over recent months. Today it finally paid off. But without Shinya
today this podium would not have been possible, he did a fantastic job.
Alex rode consistently to be tenth, but he struggled to find his best
rhythm this weekend, and we understand this. His time will come."

MOTOGP RACE - RESULT
1. Makoto Tamada (JPN) Camel Honda Team 43'43.220; 2. Valentino Rossi
(ITA) Gauloises Fortuna Yamaha +6.168; 3. Shinya Nakano (JPN) Kawasaki
Racing Team +13.396; 4. Alex Barros (BRA) Repsol Honda +15.435; 5. Marco
Melandri (ITA) Gauloises Fortuna Yamaha +23.577; 6. Sete Gibernau (SPA)
Telefonica Movistar Honda +27.378; 7. Carlos Checa (SPA) Gauloises
Fortuna Yamaha +35.834; 8. Neil Hodgson (GBR) dAntin Ducati Team +47.976;
9. Ruben Xaus (SPA) dAntin Ducati Team +49.881; 10. Alex Hofmann (GER)
Kawasaki Racing Team +56.107