sentences:  He returned to Japanese domestic racing, this time with Kawasaki where he ran a ZX-9R, scoring a 3rd and a 5th.He also piloted a ZX-12R to 14th place in the Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race with Shigeru Yamashita.His association with Kawasaki lead to him becoming Chief Development Rider for their 2007 ZX-6R, launched in December 2006.