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SHANE ‘SHAKEY’ BYRNE and James Haydon completed more than
100-laps each during a test at the Croft circuit in North Yorkshire
today.
The 2.12-mile flat, twisty and fast track
is Rizla Suzuki’s chosen test circuit as its variety of corners and
braking zones is ideal for proving developments to the GSX-R1000 race
bikes.
Both Shakey and James rode the latest versions of the
Rizla Suzuki GSX-R1000K6 fitted with a new fuel cell that is designed
to optimize the weight distribution of the motorcycles. Initial
reaction is the new bikes have improved stability at high speed and
under braking.
The riders worked through a series of chassis
tests and Shakey tried a new set of forks. Dunlop was at the circuit
with new tyres for the riders to try under clear blue sky and ideal
conditions. Shakey was close to lap record pace and James only a
fraction behind by the end of the day. The test was shared with the
Vivaldi Suzuki team.
Rizla Suzuki goes to Mondello Park in the
Republic of Ireland for the fifth round of the Bennetts British
Superbike Championship on May 21st. The team will return to Croft on
July 5th and 6th for its next official test.
Robert Wicks, Team Manager:
“It’s been a very positive test for the team and there has been progress made on almost all fronts with the GSX-R1000.
“Thank
you to Dunlop for supporting the test and to the riders for putting in
such hard graft all day long. The whole team is enthused and encouraged
by today’s findings and will be using the information to make our bikes
as competitive as possible for the next round at Mondello Park in less
than two weeks time.”
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