Behind the Dream: Kuwata
Episode Five, Season Two of ‘Behind the Dream’ explores the character and philosophy of HRC Director Tetsuhiro Kuwata - a figure often see at many of HRC’s two-wheeled competitions around the world.
Kuwata-san joined Honda Motor in 2000, working on the Automobile R&D Centre for the F1 Project. From 2005 to 2008, he was an Engine Development Engineer and Test Team Lead Engineer inside Honda Racing Development. In 2009, he worked for the Production Automobile Project and he landed in MotoGP in 2010 as Control Strategy Development Engineer. In 2016 he became HRC Director - General Manager of Race Operations Management Division and oversees HRC’s racing activities in all forms, from MotoGP to the Dakar. It leads to a busy schedule which sees him traveling the globe to stay on top of HRC's two-wheeled racing efforts.
“These kind of bad results… Difficult to accept. There is a big chance to get something because what I don’t like, I hate to lose.”
Managing Honda’s return to MotoGP form while also overseeing the brand’s efforts in WorldSBK, Trials, MXGP and Dakar makes for a busy schedule. “My father, he was crazy working, from the morning and not only midnight, even sometimes two or three o’clock. But looks he was happy, very happy. At that time, I couldn’t understand why he’s happy. Now, every day I’m working until midnight or later. One day my kids asked me: ‘why are you working so hard?’ But there is let’s say fuel to do it. I hated that kind of lifestyle of my father but finally, I am doing the same!”
A deep understanding of Honda and Japan’s culture is at the center of the Kuwata’s work. “We are always trying to improve a human being’s life and finally we try to give back to the customer something for fun. Some people want to have like a sports bike or a MotoGP, some people want to go just 10 meters or cannot walk, you need something too. We have to give the message from Honda which is dreams come true.” The Power of Dreams continues to be a driving mantra for Honda and for HRC.
Hailing from Kyoto, Kuwata-san’s love for engines came from a somewhat unique place; “It’s coming through from the cartoon stories when I was a child,” he remembers. A love for anime led him to join Mugen and work his way through Honda’s various four-wheeled racing departments, specializing in engines. Reminders of his times as an engineer are all around the halls of Honda, “Half of my life is in this museum,” he exclaimed as he entered the Honda Collection Hall. “When I started in this racing career, I was working for Formula 3, but my dream is I wanted to be working for Formula 1. I wanted to go there and also, I wanted to make, let’s say, a No. 1 engine in the world. I had a big target. And also, Honda itself is trying to challenge something for the future.”
“If you believe in dreams all the time, if you are working hard, keep going to show to the people you can do everything. Maybe it will help to go to your dreams.”
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Thank You Kuwata San and Thank You HRC.🥰 Satu Hati.
One day, Honda will return to the top, I'm sure of that, I hope Honda doesn't give up on the things they are experiencing now ❤
@echovlog_ekoplak
7 ай бұрын
Dengan rangka E-SAF nya kah? 😂
@Tyke63360
7 ай бұрын
They ARE at the top in F1,Indycar,Trials etc etc! But yes, also on MotoGP, it won't be too long.
@daveforthereds
7 ай бұрын
Yes, they will return to the top. But the questions is WHEN? That's why Marc left this year, because the WHEN question is remain uncertain, but his time will be over.
Salam satu hati. Dari indonesia honda yang terbaik 😊
Honda One Heart, Satu Hati, The Power of Dreamssss ❤🔥
Utterly wonderful! There is something very special about Japan, and about Honda in particular. I am British, but I have been a huge fan ( and customer!) of Honda for decades. They NEVER let me down, their spirit is beyond doubt and they set an example to the rest of the world.
Your documentaries are phenomenal. Every person has a unique story, it's very interesting to dive in the world of Honda. Thank you Mr. Kuwata
Love that last quotes from Kuwata-san. Goodluck Kuwata-san and HRC. One Heart ❤ always my team.
I LOVE HRC! ALWAYS WILL.
What a colorful person. Thank you Kuwata ❤️
Fantastic ...Thank you😊👌
Inspiring words... you have all my respect Mr.Kuwata.
I like this interview's last shot! Focus, hard work and hope. 👊🏼✊🏼
Thank you Mr Kuwata
just keep going show to the people you can do everything..maybe it will be help you to go to your dreams.....best motivation word !!!..best honda..love all video documentary
Bravo Honda, the power of dreams🔥🔥🔥
Thank you Kuwata San and HRC. Itu helps me to keep drive my passion and looking something that missing. Thats why I love Honda since I was a kid. Starting from the 4 strokes cub bikes C60. From Malaysia.
1990 CBR 250rr 20000 RPM motor is from the wildest dreams
Honda es Honda esta mala racha les hara ser mas fuertes La filosofia de Honda es trabajo trabajoby sacrificio yen eso nadie gana a Honda ni en recursos tampoco.Honda volvera por sus fueros a ser lo que siempre a sido la marca mas laureada de todos los tiempos donde su ADN es la competicion pocas marcas pueden presumir de tener el palmares de Honda mas de 30 titulos em Motociclismo y mas de 800 victorias y en f1 igual motor que domina la f1 actual con mano de hierro y asi todo como Fan y cliente desde hace 30 años y dueño de un civic y un Accord el primero 650000km lo mantengo por el cariño que le tengo todo un orgullo pertenecer a esta gran familia llamada Honda la cual solo me ha dado alegrias y asi sera de por vida vamos amigos animo ya demostrar ko que siempre habeis sido animo amigos de Honda a por ellos 💪🇪🇦
Japan No. 1 🎉🎉
So emotional! I support you.
Menurut saya Honda saat ini benar² tersesat lihat rc213v lihat hornet seakan² dia bukan Honda lagi, saya tidak tahu apakah Honda masih mempunyai karakter Soichiro jika iya seharusnya dia mempunyai jalannya sendiri
Gua yakin, rcv di motogp bakal kembali kompetitif
Hay que respetar a honda ahora está pasando un mal momento pero volverá a innovar
Very honest and inspiring interview.
❤❤❤
As long as Honda Beat & Vario being top selling motorcycle in the world I'm sure Honda 2 wheels will survive
Mr. Kuwata san itu Mr. Alberto puig san harus nya di pindahkan ke team honda WSBK terus tarik Mr. Davide Brivio san ex Suzuki motogp terima kasih Mr. Kuwata san " Salam Satu Hati " from Negara Indonesia 🇮🇩💪🇮🇩💪🇮🇩💪🇮🇩 Semangat... Semangat.. Caiyo.... Caiyo... 🙏
Dream, yeah only dream
❤ HONDA ❤HRC
🧡 In 2004 they were also lost, they must be more agile, from 2020 to 2023 they were lost for not using Lorenzo, Pol, Rins... and for not following Ducati's path sooner 🤗
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HRC 楽しみに待ってるよ。
Honda is too risk averse. Ducati is the new Honda. They need to get the fighting spirit again.
Why honda not production crf 160f/190f to regeneration crf150f is discontinue
Mi sueño también es un kubata 😋
👍😎👍🍩🏍️🏍️
Perbaiki dulu itu ramgka motor esaf
Get rid of Puig and you will find happiness. Nicky would say the same. I am from Kentucky and this is a family sport and he's a non family man. He's a bad man.
@botiduran344
7 ай бұрын
Alberto Puig has grown in one of the most motorcyclist families, and his passion about this sport is huge. He cares about the riders because he knows well about pressure and frustration. Alberto have too much heart...
@kingunicron3863
7 ай бұрын
Puig make some high tension and drama. Kick him out, he doesnt even know what a racing is.