WSBK Testing
 

Just some info:Average testing times over 3 days:
01. Byrne S. (Ducati 1098R) - 1:43.294
02. Spies B. (Yamaha YZF R1) - 1:43.484
03. Haga N. (Ducati 1098R) - 1:43.487
04. Sykes T. (Yamaha YZF R1) - 1:43.546
05. Checa C. (Honda CBR1000RR) - 1:43.657
06. Neukirchner M. (Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9) - 1:43.674
07. Smrz J. (Ducati 1098R) - 1:43.767
08. Fabrizio M. (Ducati 1098R) - 1:43.951
09. Rea J. (Honda CBR1000RR) - 1:44.115
10. Haslam L. (Honda CBR1000RR) - 1:44.170
11. Corser T. (BMW S1000 RR) - 1:44.261
12. Kagayama Y. (Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9) - 1:44.425
13. Laconi R. (Ducati 1098R) - 1:44.546
14. Kiyonari R. (Honda CBR1000RR) - 1:44.610
15. Parkes B. (Kawasaki ZX 10R) - 1:44.704
16. Polita A. (Ducati 1098R) - 1:45.108
17. Nakano S. (Aprilia RSV4) - 1:45.179
18. Biaggi M. (Aprilia RSV4) - 1:45.199
19. Roberts B. (Ducati 1098R) - 1:45.278
20. Salom D. (Kawasaki ZX 10R) - 1:45.393
21. Tamada M. (Kawasaki ZX 10R) - 1:45.446
22. Lavilla G. (Honda CBR1000RR) - 1:45.672
23. Hill T. (Honda CBR1000RR) - 1:45.679
24. Scassa L. (Kawasaki ZX 10R) - 1:45.820
25. Xaus R. (BMW S1000 RR) - 1:46.128
26. Rolfo R. (Honda CBR1000RR) - 1:46.916
27. Iannuzzo V. (Honda CBR1000RR) - 1:46.971

Superpole-Simulation:
01. Byrne S. (Ducati 1098R) - 1:43.874
02. Neukirchner M. (Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9) - 1:43.965
03. Rea J. (Honda CBR1000RR) - 1:44.144
04. Haga N. (Ducati 1098R) - 1:44.157
05. Haslam L. (Honda CBR1000RR) - 1:44.217
06. Corser T. (BMW S1000 RR) - 1:44.261
07. Kagayama Y. (Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9) - 1:44.586
08. Laconi R. (Ducati 1098R) - 1:47.057

And a final note: Corser was quickest in the wet...

Corser is settling in nicely, I like that dude!

fixed. SmileWavy

Troy Corser has warned rivals that BMW are on course to make an impression on the World Superbike paddock this year after an encouraging pre-season test in Portugal.

After a low-profile group test debut in Kyalami before Christmas, the S1000RR proved to be a far more convincing package in Portimao, with Corser regularly featuring on the fringes of the top ten. By contrast, fellow newcomers Aprilia, who were comfortably quicker in South Africa, were considerably slower in comparison.

Indeed, Corser states a number of areas where the bike needs improvements, but after 'qualifying' sixth during the simulation of the new Superpole system, he admits he is surprised with the competitiveness of his lap times.

Furthermore, he points out that he is not yet comfortable on the bike and is looking forward to the time when BMW reach their full potential.

“The weather didn't help any of us during these three days and I'm guessing that we only got about two and a bit hours or so dry track time. Considering that, I think the tests weren't too bad for us and although there is still a lot of work to do, we are continuing to make good progress and learn more every time we go out. We did manage to test some stuff we didn't have time for in the last tests, specifically different links and different geometry settings.

“I'm happy now with the clutch and now we need to work on smoothening out the throttle response. I feel that the bike is powerful and that's a good feeling to have at this stage. Once we harness that power and smooth out a few things, we can exploit the bike's potential.

“I don't know how soon or how long that's going to be, but everybody is working hard and we should have an indication of our rate of progress in our next tests. Hopefully the weather will be good and we will get a lot more dry track time.

“Considering I'm not completely comfortable on the bike, I'm pretty surprised how good my lap times are. If I can do these times, whilst not being completely comfortable, just think what I might be able to do when I am!"

Let's hope he gets comfy pretty quickly ;)