×
google news

WSBK Phillip Island test: Max Biaggi fastest also on day 3

The expected rain showers at Phillip Island cut short the third and final day of WSBK testing with Aprilia’s Max Biaggi once again the fastest of the four riders taking part in the test.
Biaggi’s fastest lap was 1′32″1 on the Evo3 version of the RSV4, which equaled Leon Haslam best lap on the Alstare Suzuki during this year’s Race 1 win in the season opener at the Island, but the Italian hammered out consistent runs under the 1.

33 mark.
Yamaha’s Eugene Laverty was only slightly slower than Biaggi, but his best lap was done on qualifying tires, while his long runs were much higher up on the time charts over the 1’34’s using the 2010 R1 version.

Marco Melandri continued his coming to grips with the new 2011 R1.
The former MotoGP rider’s best time was 1′32″4 during the morning session, but he also had another crash, while Leon Camier after yesterday’s problems was fourth at 1′32″5 and just 4 tenths from his team mate.
SBK Phillip Island TestDay 31.
Biaggi (Aprilia) 1′32″1 (50 laps)2.
Laverty (Yamaha) 1′32″1 (68 laps)3.
Melandri (Yamaha) 1′32″4 (59 laps)4.
Camier (Aprilia) 1′32″5 (45 laps)

Be the first to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.


*


More To Read

auto
Aprilia

New Aprilia SX and RX 125: did you just turn 16?

26 April, 2020
16 years old and looking to convince your dad to invest in your future while celebrating in style…? Well, if your dad’s not, Aprilia is at least thinking of you…
auto
Aprilia

Aprilia vs KTM: bring on the 2011 Dakar

26 April, 2020
KTM already saw its dominance of the offroad racing segment slip slightly at the 2010 Dakar as Aprilia’s new RXV450 Rally bike took third spot on the podium, behind two…
auto
Aprilia

Marco Melandri signs with Aprilia factory WSBK team

26 April, 2020
Marco Melandri will be riding for Aprilia's WSBK factory team next season. The official statement was released the other day when Melandri's contract with the BMW Goldbet squad expired.It wasn't…
auto
Aprilia

Aprilia RXV 4.5 in action at Dakar

26 April, 2020
Here are some pics of the Aprilia RXV 4.5 in action live at the 2010 Dakar. In a successful result, Aprilia came in third overall with Francisco Lopez as the…