SUZUKI MOTOGP PROGRESS IN QATAR
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP has completed the first day of the Official
MotoGP Test in Qatar as the team continues with the development
of the GSV-R800 prototype motorcycle.
 John
Hopkins ended the day with a time of 1’57.35 –
almost a second-and-a-half quicker than his best 2006 race
lap - from his 63 laps. The Anglo-American spent the majority
of the test getting the set-up correct for the new bike. Hopkins
and his crew made many different geometry settings as they
continually-developed the GSV-R throughout the day.
Team-mate Chris Vermeulen carried out a similar test schedule
to Hopkins today and consistently improved on his times as
the day progressed. He recorded 61 laps of the 5.3km circuit
and clocked a fastest time of 1’57.94, almost a second
quicker than his best time during last year’s Qatar
Grand Prix.
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP will carry out a full and comprehensive
test of Bridgestone race tyres - that have been specially
designed for this track – over the remainder of the
test: The Japanese tyre company will be working closely with
the team to get the best grip and durability for the GSV-R
around this desert circuit.
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