RIZLA TESTS LATEST GSX-R1000s AT CROFT
 Shane
“Shakey” Byrne and James Haydon completed more
than 100 laps each during a test of their latest GSX-R1000s
at the Croft circuit in North Yorkshire this week.
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 Byrne and Haydon rode the latest versions of the Rizla
Suzuki GSX-R1000K6 fitted with a new fuel cell that is designed
to optimise 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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