Team Aspar could run semi-private Kawasaki motorcycles in the 2009 MotoGP season as the Japanese manufacturer pulls out of racing.

Aspar manager Jorge Martinez revealed he is in talks with MotoGP series' organisers Dorna to revive his stillborn project.

In fact, the team was close to graduating to the premier class in 2009 with a third Kawasaki entry, but the deal fell through after disagreeing on the manufacturer's choice of Shinya Nakano, rather than the Spanish rider Martinez's sponsors desired.

Nonetheless, Martinez claims to have been contacted by Dorna, who are desperate to retain a fifth manufacturer presence on the 2009 grid as it looks increasingly likely the series will start the season with a somewhat thin 17-bike grid.


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