Born: October 10,1977
Hometown : Chiba, Japan
Height: 5' 6
Weight: 143 lbs
Marital Status: Single
Hobbies: Keeping fit, reading, computer
games and fishing
Team: Kawasaki Racing
2006 MotoGP Season
| Round |
Race
|
Finished
|
Standing
|
| 1 |
2006 MotoGP Jerez |
7th
|
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| 2 |
2006 MotoGP Qatar |
11th
|
|
| 3 |
2006 MotoGP Turkey |
8th
|
|
| 4 |
2006 MotoGP Shanghai |
10th
|
|
| 5 |
2006 MotoGP Le Mans |
12th
|
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| 6 |
2006 MotoGP Mugello |
11th
|
|
| 7 |
2006 MotoGP Catalunya |
DNF
|
|
| 8 |
2006 MotoGP Assen |
2nd
|
|
| 9 |
2006 MotoGP Donington Park |
DNF
|
11
|
| 10 |
2006 MotoGP Sachsenring |
6th
|
|
| 11 |
2006 MotoGP Laguna Seca |
DNF
|
10
|
| 12 |
2006 MotoGP Brno |
8th
|
10
|
| 13 |
2006 MotoGP Sepang |
DNF
|
10
|
| 14 |
2006 MotoGP Phillip Island |
8th
|
11
|
| 15 |
2006 MotoGP Twin Ring Motegi |
|
|
| 16 |
2006 MotoGP Estoril |
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| 17 |
2006 MotoGP Valencia |
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| Engine |
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| Engine type: |
four-stroke, transverse inline 4, DOHC four valve |
| Displacement: |
990cc |
| Ignition: |
Magneti Marelli |
| Carburation: |
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| Lubrication system: |
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| Data recording: |
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| Maximum power: |
230+ bhp at 15,000rpm |
| Maximum speed: |
Over 205mph |
| |
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| Transmission |
|
| Type: |
six-speed constant mesh cassette-type gearbox; |
| Primary drive: |
Gear |
| Clutch: |
Dry multi-plate slipper clutch |
| Final drive: |
Chain |
| |
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| Chassis / running gear |
|
| Frame type: |
fabricated aluminium twin-beam frame |
| Front suspension: |
Öhlins TT25 42mm forks |
| Rear suspension: |
Öhlins TT44 gas shock with linkage |
| Front/rear wheels: |
JB Magtan: 16.5" front; 16.5" rear |
| Front/rear tires: |
Bridgestone |
| Front brake: |
Brembo 305mm carbon discs |
| Rear Brake: |
Brembo 220mm steel disc 220mm steel disc |
| Weight: |
326 lbs, in accordance with FIM regulations |
| Fuel capacity: |
5.8 gal., in accordance with FIM regulations |
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