Casey Stoner test at Jerez Honda 1000 of 2012
Shinichi Ito today carried out the shakedown of the bike and started to turn Casey Stoner to 11 with ideal weather conditions.
Casey has completed a total of 50 laps (221 miles), turning both the Bridgestones used this season with the 800cc bike with new tires that prototype in 2012.
HRC has sent some mechanics and engineers at Jerez official Repsol Honda Team who assisted in the work of today’s technical development team HRC. This first day of testing provided valuable feedback on the new prototype at the first stage of development.
The new bike
The new bike is based on the concept of the RC212V and born of the experience gained in the last phase of development of the 800cc. HRC has been working on this project in late 2009, with the formalization of new rules providing for the premier class, the 2012 season, 1000cc engine with a maximum bore of 81 mm and a maximum of 4 cylinders.
A key element of the new engines will be the consumer , being manned by one thousand future regulation with a 21-liter tank, as the current 800cc. Repsol has recently sent this to Japan in some engineers to develop a gas and a lubricant for the new bike and Repsol techonology Centre engineers are working on a gasoline can provide better performance in terms of consumption with maximum power.
In 2011, each manufacturer has available eight days to test the prototypes next year using the official drivers, so after this first day of testing performed by Casey Stoner, the HRC will decide the next test program to take advantage of the remaining seven days continue the development of new prototype. If the weather will be positive it is possible that tomorrow Stoner back on track for a further day of testing.
Dani Pedrosa with his doctors is considering both options: surgery to reduce the fracture with a plate, or let the bone balances alone.
CASEY STONER: “Everything went very well, it was a very positive test. It’s great to drive a thousand and feel the power of the engine. I really enjoyed myself and I’m happy because everything we tried worked well. I’m so sorry that Dani is not here and has been unable to try the bike because his impressions are important for development. I hope that the HRC may have its counterpart as soon as possible because we need more data to be ready for next season. Today we focused on one particular aspect, we made ??an attempt to understand how the new bike, how it behaves under braking and the like, keeping in mind also the problems that we have this year with the RC212V. The stability curve in the front entrance to look very good, the more stable braking. I was curious to see how it would be the power output, and is very sweet, so no problem. We have not made ??major changes to the development regarding the organization of the 800 and the feeling is very similar, so I’m very satisfied. ”
Shuhei Nakamoto – HRC EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT : “It ‘s been a good day of testing, the bike worked well as we hoped and there were no particular problems. Of course, this is only the first day and we need to improve several aspects, but we have tried many things and everything went well. Casey is happy with the more powerful engine and driving conditions and also continue to work on the chassis. Unfortunately, Daniel is not here and would have been better to have the finding of both drivers. In any case, Casey’s comments were similar to those received by testers and this is positive. We hope to have soon the impressions of Denmark to continue to work on the development of the bike. “
Source: http://www.zimbio.com/MotoGP/articles/iCdAZa8anz1/Casey+Stoner+test+Jerez+Honda+1000+2012
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