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Sepang Test day one results

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phleg

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http://www.crash.net/news_View~t~Sepang-Mo...6~id~140247.htm

1. Chris Vermeulen AUS Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (800cc) 2min 3.90 secs
2. John Hopkins USA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (800cc) 2min 4.00 secs
3. Olivier Jacque FRA Kawasaki Racing Team (990cc) 2min 4.08 secs
4. Nicky Hayden USA Repsol Honda Team (800cc) 2min 4.69 secs
5. Toni Elias SPA Fortuna Honda (800cc) 2min 5.02 secs
6. Makoto Tamada JPN Tech 3 Yamaha (990cc) 2min 5.11 secs
7. Colin Edwards USA Camel Yamaha Team (800cc) 2min 5.56 secs
8. Tady Okada JPN Honda (800cc) 2min 5.90 secs
9. Nobuatsu Aoki JPN Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (800cc) 2min 6.60 secs
10. Carlos Checa SPA Honda LCR (800cc) 2min 11.05 secs

Leading MotoGP test times from day one of the Sepang test, which is being attended by Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki teams.

Testing on Wednesday was severely interrupted by torrential rain, which fell on the Malaysian circuit from 1pm, flooding parts of the track and bringing about scenes reminiscent of September's grand prix, when a similar storm led to the cancellation of Qualifying.

Ducati has chosen not to attend the test, while Repsol Honda's Dani Pedrosa and Gresini Honda's Marco Melandri are both absent after recent arm surgery. Seven-times world champion Valentino Rossi is also not present - as he is driving in this weekend's New Zealand round of the World Rally Championship.

Testing continues on Thursday.



Now where was the speculation thread?
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There isn't a full report out, but Checa is DOG slow!
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (phleg @ Nov 15 2006, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>http://www.crash.net/news_View~t~Sepang-Mo...6~id~140247.htm

1. Chris Vermeulen AUS Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (800cc) 2min 3.90 secs
2. John Hopkins USA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (800cc) 2min 4.00 secs
3. Olivier Jacque FRA Kawasaki Racing Team (990cc) 2min 4.08 secs
4. Nicky Hayden USA Repsol Honda Team (800cc) 2min 4.69 secs
5. Toni Elias SPA Fortuna Honda (800cc) 2min 5.02 secs



of course pedrosa & rossi not taking part & the rain interupting play shot my prediction to hell but i can't say i'm not surprised with the suzuki results.

go Verm
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Pedrosa and Melandri are both recovering from surgeries for nagging injuries while Rossi was funning it up in NZ driving rally cars. This report isn't correct though, Colin Edwards set the fastest time of the day on his first spin with the new Yamaha 800.
 
I have Colin at the top?:

COLIN EDWARDS (USA) Yamaha, 2’03.56
Chris Vermeulen (AUS) Suzuki, 2’03.90
John Hopkins (USA) Suzuki, 2’04.06
Nicky Hayden (USA) Honda, 2’04.69
Toni Elias (SPA) Honda, 2’04.98
Makoto Tamada (JPN) Yamaha, 2’05.11
Tadayuki Okada (JPN) Honda Test Rider, 2’05.90
Carlos Checa (SPA) Honda, 2’11.05

Yamaha press release
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BEN @ Nov 15 2006, 08:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I have Colin at the top?:

COLIN EDWARDS (USA) Yamaha, 2’03.56
Chris Vermeulen (AUS) Suzuki, 2’03.90
John Hopkins (USA) Suzuki, 2’04.06
Nicky Hayden (USA) Honda, 2’04.69
Toni Elias (SPA) Honda, 2’04.98
Makoto Tamada (JPN) Yamaha, 2’05.11
Tadayuki Okada (JPN) Honda Test Rider, 2’05.90
Carlos Checa (SPA) Honda, 2’11.05

Yamaha press release

yup, the Tornado is gaining wind speed!...
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Oops! It was like that when I copied it.

Any reason given for Careless Chuckers speed (or lack of it)?
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BEN @ Nov 15 2006, 02:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I have Colin at the top?:

COLIN EDWARDS (USA) Yamaha, 2’03.56
Chris Vermeulen (AUS) Suzuki, 2’03.90
John Hopkins (USA) Suzuki, 2’04.06
Nicky Hayden (USA) Honda, 2’04.69
Toni Elias (SPA) Honda, 2’04.98
Makoto Tamada (JPN) Yamaha, 2’05.11
Tadayuki Okada (JPN) Honda Test Rider, 2’05.90
Carlos Checa (SPA) Honda, 2’11.05

Yamaha press release
bloody hell. the yam nearly a second faster than the honda, that reassuring
 
I wouldnt read too much into testing times, at this point. The IRTA test's at Jerez are a better indication on times - roll on Qatar!
 
YAMAHA ALL THE WAY. ROSSI & EDWARDS KIKKIN BUTT. YEA BABY.

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COOL KAWASUCKY PIC MAN. REMINDS ME OF MY OLD YAMAHA RD-400
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ChemiKaze @ Nov 15 2006, 03:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I think Checa is just taking it slow.. no doubt when it matters we will see Checa roll!

Carlos Chucker only got 5 laps in before the rain came....so he never got a chance to open her up really...
 
woo go the 'zooks!

anyone know if they're still with the 800 engine in the 990 frame like they did at valencia? on the complete 800 bike now??
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Yamahamer-AL @ Nov 15 2006, 01:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>yup....no wonder Shina bailed.
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i needed that!

don't read anything in these tests it's way to early. like ben said ya gotta wait till the official irta test. that'll be the true indicator.
 
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i needed that!

don't read anything in these tests it's way to early. like ben said ya gotta wait till the official irta test. that'll be the true indicator.

Crackin pick, is that an H2? the tailpiece is a ringer for an H2R seat unit. Motorbikes don't get much scarier than an H2R!


Lovin it!!!

Pete
 
Speaking of Nakars, have those .......s at Honda let him ride his new toy yet? Methinks HRC ain't enjoying giving EVERYONE new toys. Only Special people are supposed to get the good stuff.
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