Stoner continues testing in Japan
Another outing on Honda's MotoGP tackle for the Australian, and this time he tested the 2013 and 2014 tackle at the Yamaha-owned Sugo circuitHRC test rider and two-time MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner has completed a gruelling three-day test at Sugo, Japan, as he continues to evaluate the company’s current and future grand prix hardware.
The test was held in good conditions, with rain arriving only after lunch on day three when the test program was completed.
The Yamaha-owned 3.737km circuit – once a regular on the world superbike calendar – saw Stoner evaluate the 2013 and 2014 RC213V prototype machines. He tested various items including a new frame and new engine. However, he did not have time to complete more test time on the company’s new production racer, which his erstwhile Ducati factory teammate Nicky Hayden will race in 2014.
“It’s been quite a good three days and we got a lot of track time considering it gets dark and cold here quite quickly,” said Stoner. “We had a busy test schedule based on the current 2013 bike and an updated version of the 2014 bike. Both have some very positive aspects and we’re just trying to get a better understanding of them.
“It was a little tricky to get a true feeling here in Sugo as we had no comparison -- with it being the first time we’ve ridden here. All in all it was a good test and the first time we’ve not been interrupted by rain.”
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