The Malaysian-spec ZX-10R didn't have the hellacious top end hit of the US-spec units so it was easy to ride it hard. That is all relative though, consideringit is still a ZX-10 - Kawasaki Tour

We had one final bus trip to ne final national flight back to Tokyo before our long overseas gulag back to the states. Thank you Kawasaki, it has been one helluva ride - Kawasaki Tour

That haze was similar to the one creeping over my brain as we left Autopolis. One day watching the best of Japan on the epic track and one day of riding on it was more than enough to satisfy our needs. What am I saying here? I want more - are you kidding? It was kiling me to see it go. Sniff. - Kawa

Autopolis circuit - Kawasaki Tour

Autopolis circuit - Kawasaki Tour

Autopolis circuit - Kawasaki Tour

Autopolis circuit - Kawasaki Tour

Autopolis circuit - Kawasaki Tour

Autopolis circuit - Kawasaki Tour

Normally one of my favorite faces at Kawasaki - Russ dropped the checkered flag on my final session and for that I will never forgive him. Shame on you Russ, shame on you - Autopolis circuit - Kawasaki Tour

Neale bayly asks the question: Can Hutch and I have 2 more sessions? Please? - Kawasaki Tour

Laurel Allen of RoadracerX promtes peace from atop her Ninja - or is that a reques for more laps? - Kawasaki Tour

Tossing out gang signs like a mad-man! It's Cycle News' Steve Atlas prior to his attempt at decimating the traction afforded by our OEM-rubber equipped ZX-6Rs - Kawasaki Tour

Even the ZX-14 was a hoot at Autopolis - Kawasaki Tour

Let's see: 186mph Ninja: Check, Stock tires: Check, Balls: Check - Kawasaki Tour

Here's a look at the track, the myth and the legend: Autopolis

We had to be reminded a few times that this was not a test ride - but a fun ride - take it easy and have fun...or else. - Kawasaki Tour

Sonsk? You SOB, always gotta be the center of attention dont ya? - Kawasaki Tour

This is Superstreetbike's Dave Sonsky showing us what we wish we could do - Kawasaki Tour

Sean Alexander and Hutch contemplate what life would be like if we could ride long wheelies and do cool stand-up burn-outs while ken waits for his turn at the sick-ass track - Kawasaki Tour

Where's the starter button on these Malaysian spec bikes again? - Kawasaki Tour

Yeah Jan, it's all fun and games until someone gets their eye poked out - Kawasaki Tour

Miles of smooth track, dozens of beautiful turns, it just doesnt get much better than this - Kawasaki Tour

Finally, our test rider guide leads me around AutopolisIt's almost time to hit the track - Kawasaki Tour

It's almost time to hit the track - Kawasaki Tour

About this time everyone was thinking: For the sake of all things holy, Shu, we get it - lets ride!

Shu: 'If you crash prior to the end of the day at 4pm, you will be left for badger food - or wolverine food, whatever it is we have out here.' - Kawasaki Tour

What are the odds I get to ride with both Bayly and Duke? Apparently pretty good - Kawasaki Tour

Shark fin soup anyone? - Kawasaki Tour

The races were great but tomorrow we ride! - Kawasaki Tour

The Kawasaki cheering section was packed and although Yanagawa did not win, he provided the drama we all love about racing - Kawasaki Tour

Joel, you hooked us up like no one else could - thank you! - Kawasaki Tour

Yeah, we are all big in Japan - Kawasaki Tour

A view from the top of the Autopolis VIP center - Kawasaki Tour

Akira Yanagawa was runner-up in the race but he's still a winner to us - Nice ride buddy! - Kawasaki Tour

Factory Kawasaki ace Akira Yanagawa

Akira Yanagawa grabs the holeshot - Kawasaki Tour

Yanagawa was second on the grid - Kawasaki Tour

Akira: 'Turn one is about a quarter mile down there so I'll be in third gear at about a buck twenty. I wonder of these fools think they can out brake me?'

Yanagawa keeps his cool on the grid - Kawasaki Tour

The scene in the paddock prior to the race - Kawasaki Tour

Akira is huge in Japan - Kawasaki Tour

What the heck is Sonsky doing with all those umbrella girls? If you have to ask, you're an idiot - Kawasaki Tour

Do you think the home town crowd likes Kawasaki?

Kaze Kawasaki Umbrella girl - Kawasaki Tour

Go Green! Wee! - Kawasaki Tour

In the end I had Seabiscuit on my mind. This is in fact raw horse, the first appetizer of our fine dining experience - Kawasaki Tour

It was sad to see her go, but we needed to finish up and she was causing a distraction - Kawasaki Tour

Geisha: 'This guy is making me feel nervous.' Ken: Hey baby...how you doin?'

The traditional paint is not easy to put on. Her get up took over an hour just to prepare herself - Kawasaki Tour

Our hostess treated us like royalty - Kawasaki Tour

The food was good but a bit...umm., different - Kawasaki Tour

Our crew was focused on the food - Kawasaki Tour

For all the complaining I have heaped upon you - this is an example of really, tasty Japnese cuisine. The greatest shushi, raw egg for dippin and beer, big bottles of malt liquor keep the Seabiscuit in check - Kawasaki Tour

You might thinks these were some type of custard-sicle but you should know what lurks beneath the custard-facade over here. These were some type of tofu on a stick appetizers. Pretty good actually - Kawasaki Tour

Apparently in Japan there is a huge market for uncooked red meat. Who woulda thunk it? - Kawasaki Tour

We made it to diinner after the long train ride and another bus ride. Our reward: Shu-san leads the toast and LCA obliges - Kawasaki Tour

That will be $5.00 if you want an autograph too - Kawasaki Tour

Don't say a word...

Shinkansen are huge in Japan... - Kawasaki Tour

Here it comes, the bullet train... - Kawasaki Tour

The service on the Shinkansen is muy -tyt beef. The stewardess knows how to keep our guide Akira in his place too: 'You sit down before I smack ya!' - Kawasaki Tour

Sonsky says it all without saying a thing: 'Where the heck do go to catch the 9:10 to Hammamoto?' - Kawasaki Tour

At the AJRRS events the paddock is open to the public during a one hour meet & greet session - the AMA should take a look at this because it ws very, very cool - Kawasaki Tour