In a two-day take a look at at Jerez, Honda Worldsbk’s Xavi Vierge tried out the brand new rear swing arm and got here to a optimistic conclusion.
The personal Gerres take a look at was shortened on account of excessive afternoon temperatures at Honda, however Birge was in a position to concentrate on new elements that arrived.
Most notably, the brand new swingarms that had a fast impression.
“It was a productive take a look at,” Xavi Vierge mentioned on the finish of the second day at Geres.
“We have been in a position to check out a couple of issues, so we centered on them. The brand new Swingarm shortly supplied a greater feeling.
“We observed improved contacts within the rear, which is able to allow you to cease the bike and enter corners extra successfully.
“I believe we nonetheless have to adapt additional to make the bike setup extra potential, and our weak point stays the exit of the nook. It is a small however optimistic step.
“We have been fortunate to seek out excellent situations. The observe supplied good grips. Nonetheless, the very excessive temperatures within the afternoon made it troublesome to gather helpful suggestions. Once we returned right here in October, the situations could possibly be completely different.
“So we completed what was a really helpful session at lunch on the second day.”
It’s possible that Vierge with Honda was the final Jerez take a look at. The Japanese Mark confirmed on the finish of the 12 months that the Spaniards will depart the world’s superbike crew after 4 seasons.
Vierge’s 2026 vacation spot has not but been introduced, however he’s linked to the Go Eleven Ducati sheet set to empty by Andrea Iannone.
