Showing Off Kawasaki W175 To Marc Marquez Cs, Jokowi: Even Though It's Not As Cool As You Guys, I Also Like Riding Motorbikes

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) showed off the green Kawasaki W175 he usually uses to Marc Marquez and the group of MotoGP racers who met him at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta today, Wednesday, March 16.

To Marc Marquez and the other riders, Jokowi said he also likes to ride motorbikes just like them. However, his hobby was carried out while meeting people in various regions to reviewing the development of infrastructure development.

"Just like all of you, I also like to ride motorbikes. Even though my motorbike is not as cool as yours, it has its own history," said Jokowi, quoted from a written statement from the Press Bureau, Wednesday, March 16.

"I often ride this motorbike to visit regions, meet people, listen to people's aspirations, see problems in the field, review infrastructure development developments, and try the circuit in Mandalika," he added.

On that occasion, President Jokowi also assured the racers that the Mandalika Circuit is ready to hold the 2022 MotoGP. The President also hopes that the racers can give the best results in the 2022 MotoGP.

"I wish you all the best for your race at the Mandalika Circuit," said the former governor of DKI Jakarta.

As previously reported, the MotoGP racers who will compete at the Mandalika Circuit, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) have held a meeting with President Jokowi at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta.

The meeting between President Jokowi and racers such as Marc Marquez, Joan Mir, Alex Rins, Francesco Bagnaia, Jack Miller, Maverick Vinales, Alex Marquez, and Takaaki Nakagami was held at around 09.30 WIB. In addition to international riders, there are also two Indonesian racers, namely Moto3 rider Mario Aji and Idemitsu Asian Talent Cup racer Veda Ega Pratama.

On the Presidential Secretariat's YouTube show, Jokowi welcomed the racers on the veranda of the Merdeka Palace. He was seen wearing a red jacket produced by Rabbit and Wheels with the words G20, black pants, and sneakers. Don't forget Jokowi also wears a brown mask.

Meanwhile, the racers appear to be wearing race suits that they will use when paving the Mandalika Circuit.

After talking and taking pictures together, President Jokowi together with the racers headed outside the Merdeka Palace. He released the MotoGP riders who would be parading towards the HI Roundabout.