New Era of Suzuki/Kawasaki Alliance BREA, Calif. (May 26, 2005) – In August 2000, Suzuki Motor Corporation and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. announced an “Alliance”. This Alliance was formed to help in parts sourcing, platform production of OEM units, and joint development of new products. And some of benefits from this Alliance, such as products line-up expansion, came to us instantly. Today, we are announcing that the Alliance has progressed to a new stage. Since we began selling OEM products from Kawasaki, three years have passed. Over these 3 years, we investigated many factors such as profitability, sales volume, customer reaction, influence on brand images, competitiveness of each OEM product. After much discussion followed by careful investigation, we have decided to discontinue the sale of these OEM products. With the OEM product sales being discontinued, we’re announcing that for the 2006 product, the following models will not be available from Suzuki: RM65, DR-Z110, LT-V700F, M95, and the QUV product. Discontinuing the OEM products business gives us the opportunity to focus on developing Suzuki’s own-design product with Suzuki character and brand image. Suzuki will continue to develop new Suzuki models to replace some of these units in the future. The RM-Z250 will be produced for 2006. As this is a jointly developed unit, Suzuki and Kawasaki may introduce their own versions of this model with features not being commonly used on both of the Suzuki and Kawasaki models. Suzuki Motor Corporation has plans to provide Kawasaki with the OEM product in 2006 as requested by Kawasaki. This will give time for Kawasaki to develop their own models, as well as for Suzuki. We will keep this Alliance as we continue to review our current status. After a decision is determined for the best business practices, further steps will be taken. Rather than the direct OEM products exchange, it may be more advantageous to consider indirect exchange of their resources so that both companies could keep their brand identities with respect for their loyal customers.

Ducati Featured Marquee in new MotoCreations.com sponsored Metric Midway at expanded LA Calendar Motorcycle Show Weekend July 16-17th Los Angeles, CA – An exciting new feature of this year’s Los Angles Calendar Motorcycle Show at the Queen Mary Event Park in Long Beach on July 16-17th 2005 with be the MotoCreations.com sponsored Metric Midway where Ducati motorcycles will be the featured marquee. A wide range of special activities for Ducati enthusiasts and fans will be taking place in the Midway including custom and performance bike displays, a special MotoCreations Ducati trophy contest class, together with related Venders, Dealers and Product Manufacturers. Activities are being organized by Mark Savory of MotoCreations.com, designer and manufacturer of limited edition Ducati powered sportbikes, who’s first prototype bike was premiered to the world at the Show last year. This year Mark is planning to introduce the final production version of his new Ducati V-twin powered roadster, as well as reveal an all new prototype dubbed the “Boob Tube Flyer” – a 1920’s era boardtrack racer meets art deco design with a Ducati single cylinder engine derived from the Ducati Testastretta V-twin Superbike power plant. On display both days in the Metric Midway will be many of Ducati of North America’s Monster Challenge competitors from across America who exhibited in the recent Cycle World International Motorcycle Show tour, with this the first opportunity for many of the customized Monster bikes to be displayed all together in one location at the same time. MotoWheels.com will also be displaying their highly modified late model Ducati Superbikes. And then on Sunday will be the MotoCreations Ducati Bike Show Contest open to all Ducati bike owner entries. But the action doesn’t stop there. Also featured in the Show’s Metric Midway all weekend long will be beautiful girl DJ Samantha Lee (djSamanthaLee.com) spinning her original dance tunes to keep things jumping, while spectators can enjoy home made BBQ cooking and Hooters Hot Wings with the beautiful Hooters Girls. While right next door the world record setting Jardine West Coast Horsepower Dyno Shootout will be going full full throttle, open to all contestants, with its own trophy awards and prizes. The entire Show weekend’s activities are being hosted by TV star and SBK World Superbike Ducati Corse umbrella girl “Rockin’ Robin Cunningham, former Miss Texas and Miss Hawaiian Tropic International. The weekend also serves as the world premier of the the new 2006 FastDates.com Motorcycle Pinup Calendars, published by Show producer Jim Gianatsis, with Robin featured in all the new Calendars which will be available at the Show. The MotoCreations.com Metric Midway is just a small portion of the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show Weekend which is the biggest custom and performance streetbike show in America, and an Official Qualifying Round of the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building. Complete details of all the Show’s activities are available online at www.FastDates.com

KAWASAKI-SUZUKI ALLIANCE ENTERS NEW PHASE The “alliance” announced in August 2001 between Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., (KHI) and Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) will now focus on potential exchanges of indirect resources, rather than on direct OEM product exchanges. It was originally formed as a mechanism to allow sharing of parts sourcing, platform production of OEM units, and joint development of new products. Following a successful three-year arrangement, both companies have considered factors related to sales volume, profitability, customer reaction, influence on brand image, and competitiveness of each OEM product. The two brands have jointly agreed that more focused, independent development activity will serve to further enhance their respective brand identities with their loyal customer bases. This modification to the alliance relationship will mean that OEM product sales will be discontinued, and the following models will not be available from Kawasaki, effective with the 2007 model year: KLX125A/B, KSF80A, KSF50A, KDX50A KHI product development has been accelerated during the initial alliance phase, as more resources were able to be placed against brand-specific product needs. The company will continue to develop new models to replace some of the above. Meanwhile, the KSF400A will still be produced for model year 2007. Achieving significant savings in development resources was a primary goal of the relationship with SMC, and having done that, KHI is in a stronger position for investment spending against future product introductions. The market environment is such that expectations for new technologies and their product applications are ongoing, and KHI is intent on continuing to deliver excellence in these areas. The alliance with SMC, and its benefits to our dealers, will be reviewed on a regular basis. Joint activity will be determined based on careful review of the effect it will have on both retail profitability and customer loyalty.

Ducati will begin SportClassic production early, to start in September Surprise preview of the Paul Smart 1000 and Sport 1000 at the Motogiro d’Italia. Ducati gave a surprise preview of two of its three new SportClassic motorcycles at the Motogiro d’Italia opening. This unique 70’s-inspired range of Ducati motorcycles reflects the beauty, timeless style and sporting roots of the Borgo Panigale motorcycle manufacturer. Ducati has borrowed the best style features of the past and combined them with the latest technology and engineering. There could be no better backdrop than the Motogiro d’Italia for this first public appearance. The honour of riding the first two examples was reserved, of course, for Federico Minoli, Ducati President and CEO, and Gianluigi Mengoli, President of the Fondazione Ducati. They are key figures in corporate Ducati, but more importantly, they are motorcycle enthusiasts riding in this tough historic and legendary competition. The Paul Smart 1000 Limited Edition pays homage to the legendary Ducati 750 Imola Racer and its rider, Paul Smart, that together won the now famous 1972 Imola 200 mile race. Fans will be pleasantly surprised to discover that production will begin in September, well before the publicized schedule. The appearance at the MotoGiro is also the first time the public will see the production sea green frame and silver bodywork as inspired by the 1974 Ducati 750SS. Alongside the tribute to Paul Smart will be the Sport 1000, which stands out in its bold yellow paint scheme reminding us of the 1973 750 SuperSport. A “café racer,” with aggressive but nevertheless essential lines, the Sport 1000 is destined to become a cult object that combines modern performance with vintage charm. The enthusiasm and focus that the public has shown since the Tokyo 2003 Show debut, have encouraged Ducati to schedule launches earlier than anticipated and to preview two of these three “jewels” ahead of time. The production dates of the bikes have been announced and the Paul Smart 1000 Limited Edition will start in September 2005, with the Sport 1000 hot on its heels in October 2005, six months ahead of schedule. The GT 1000 will also be produced early, beginning in spring 2006. Right after the Motogiro “show circuit,” the two mature SportClassic prototypes will head back to Bologna to complete trials for their official worldwide road launch, as testimonials of Ducati tradition, innovation, style and design. Founded in 1926, Ducati builds racing-inspired motorcycles characterized by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall technical excellence. The Company produces motorcycles in six market segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended customers: Superbike, Supersport, Monster, Sport Touring, Multistrada and the new SportClassic. The Company’s motorcycles are sold in more than 60 countries worldwide, with a primary focus in the Western European, Japan and North American markets. Ducati has won thirteen of the last fifteen World Superbike Championship titles and more individual victories than the competition put together. For more information about the Company, please visit our web site at http://www.ducati.com.

Current Location Of Vincent Haskovec of Lake Elsinore, California Rider for Team Hammer, Inc., Racing As Team M4 EMGO Suzuki Injured May 14 During AMA Formula Xtreme Race At Infineon Raceway Vincent Haskovec RTC2 (Rehab Therapy Center 2) Room 18 Santa Clara Medical Center 751 S. Bascom Ave. San Jose CA 95128-2604

Yamaha to Auction Rossi’s and Edwards’ Gear for Charity Cypress, CA – May 25, 2005 – In conjunction with its 50th Anniversary Celebration, Yamaha Motor U.S. is pleased to announce an incredible opportunity to bid for a set of riding gear from either MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi or his Gauloises Yamaha teammate Colin Edwards. The gear will be presented, in person, by the two MotoGP stars at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. All monies raised will benefit Feed the Children, Yamaha Motor Corporation’s charity. The Valentino Rossi package will include a brand-new set of replica #46 Dainese leathers, an AGV replica helmet, and a pair of Dainese boots that were recently worn by the World Champion. The Colin Edwards package will include a full set of gear worn by the American during the weekend, including Spidi leathers, his Arai Helmet, and Sidi boots and gloves. Each package will also include a pair of weekend three-day general admission passes to Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix, July 8-10 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, and hotel room for Thursday, July 7 through Sunday, July 10. The winning bidders will be invited on stage during Saturday ceremonies to receive their personally autographed gear directly from the Gauloises Yamaha Team duo – either the MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi or the Texas Tornado himself, Colin Edwards. The auction will be conducted on eBay starting May 25 and continuing until June 10. Valentino Rossi package link… ~http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2875&item=5201749736&rd=1~ Colin Edwards package link… ~http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2875&item=5201751737&rd=1~