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Test beyond expectation for new Honda MotoGP contender
Written by: Honda Racing, Motegi, Japan – 8/22/2003
The first steps into the next season of MotoGP Championship competition have been made for Honda Racing by the respected racer Shinichi Itoh (TSR Honda), following the successful test programme at the Twin-Ring Motegi circuit of the new generation of motorcycle intended for MotoGP use in 2004, the RCV214V six-cylinder 990cc Honda.
A punitive one-day test at the 4.801km Tochigi Prefecture venue yielded valuable information and data to HRC engineers, Itoh completing 52 laps of scheduled testing of the new bike in dry conditions. The test was in partnership with the Bridgestone tyre manufacturing company, also with positive results.
Itoh, presently 10th in the 2003 All Japan Road Race Championship on a Honda CBR954RR, lapped at record pace at the circuit, setting a benchmark time of 1m 48.43s, healthily inside the existing MotoGP class record of 1m 49.94s set by Brazilian Alex Barros in 2002 (West Honda Pons).
Shinichi Itoh, TSR Honda: "A great moment for Honda and myself. The great honour of being the first rider to test a new Honda motorcycle has again come to me. I must praise the engineers of HRC for this wonderful step forward, and will be able to work more with the new bike to ensure it continues to exceed the expectations and current levels of competition."
Further details and technical information of the test will be released after a second test later this year.
ben benieuwd of v-6 nu zoveel zal schelen, zeker in 2005 met veel minder benzine.
Test beyond expectation for new Honda MotoGP contender
Written by: Honda Racing, Motegi, Japan – 8/22/2003
The first steps into the next season of MotoGP Championship competition have been made for Honda Racing by the respected racer Shinichi Itoh (TSR Honda), following the successful test programme at the Twin-Ring Motegi circuit of the new generation of motorcycle intended for MotoGP use in 2004, the RCV214V six-cylinder 990cc Honda.
A punitive one-day test at the 4.801km Tochigi Prefecture venue yielded valuable information and data to HRC engineers, Itoh completing 52 laps of scheduled testing of the new bike in dry conditions. The test was in partnership with the Bridgestone tyre manufacturing company, also with positive results.
Itoh, presently 10th in the 2003 All Japan Road Race Championship on a Honda CBR954RR, lapped at record pace at the circuit, setting a benchmark time of 1m 48.43s, healthily inside the existing MotoGP class record of 1m 49.94s set by Brazilian Alex Barros in 2002 (West Honda Pons).
Shinichi Itoh, TSR Honda: "A great moment for Honda and myself. The great honour of being the first rider to test a new Honda motorcycle has again come to me. I must praise the engineers of HRC for this wonderful step forward, and will be able to work more with the new bike to ensure it continues to exceed the expectations and current levels of competition."
Further details and technical information of the test will be released after a second test later this year.
ben benieuwd of v-6 nu zoveel zal schelen, zeker in 2005 met veel minder benzine.
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