We developed the Kawasaki ZX-10R from the end of 2011, when Tom and I started to work together. We improved the bike until, in 2012, it was almost a winning bike. In 2013, when Tom won the Superbike title, the combination of bike and rider was faster. And in 2014, it was even faster. During the middle of 2014, we understood the new rules for this year, which gave us less freedom to tune the bike to Superbike level. The biggest impact was on engine character. We weren’t allowed to make modifications to the crankshaft, for example. We knew that life would be more difficult for Tom in 2015. Like everybody could see, this year was a lot tougher for us. Tom is a very special rider. He keeps the corner very “short,” using the power to stop and the power to accelerate like nobody else in this championship. 
If you had been riding this bike for a number of years and were suddenly given a handicap, accepting this and adapting your style to the new technical circumstances would be very hard. Still, after two or three rounds, we were able to win some races. Inertia is located in every part of the bike that is turning, not just the crankshaft. For this new bike, we tried to get the total number as close to the bike from the last couple of years. The adjustments Kawasaki has made to the chassis, especially front-end geometry, are straight development from our World Superbike history. To approach a corner in the correct way, you must have the right relationship between front and rear traction. Only then are you able to brake and turn in correctly. The rest of the corner will follow automatically. 
If you are not able to ride as you like—if you are not able to do the first part of the corner in the correct way—you compensate on corner exit and rear tire potential suffers. Next year and the years after, the promoter of our championship wants to reduce technical freedom. So in that moment, you need to have some technology homologated on the [production] motorcycle to be able to use in Superbike. There are several small manufacturers that can make a new homologation over the winter, using, for example, 2014 technology in 2015. That’s why I am so proud that even after this change of rules, our brand is still able to win. Kawasaki listened very well to our needs. Next year’s bike almost fulfills the areas we need to improve our performance and challenge for the title. We have one race remaining this year and then we will start on the 2016 ZX-10R. Next year is another era for us. 
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