Yes, you have no illusion as you hired Melandri! and you know what? focusing on him is the core thing couse despite his Ducati falstart he now has the most to say his proposal to right ZX-RR developement direction. Hopkins with his injuries should stay as a support.
the only manufacturer without win since 4stroke announced, ok, but Suzuki won couse of the rain (bike change in pit stop) so it wasn't clear classic win so Kawasaki still can do it in style what is also good, Kawasaki said 'no illusions' rather than 'we're looking forward and everything going so pretty' maybe it's step forward to make effort in developement leaving PR as second or third essential.