Enhancements have to be discovered by Bimota with its new manufacturing motorbike, the KB998, whether it is to be aggressive in WorldSBK this season, in keeping with Axel Bassani.
The Italian was atop the occasions on the ultimate check of 2024 in Jerez, forward of teammate Alex Lowes, however the combined situations of the primary check of 2025 on the identical venue revealed areas during which the bike wants to enhance.
“It’s been two good days of testing, however we solely did half days on the primary and second days,” Bassani instructed WolrdSBK.com.
“We didn’t do numerous laps, however we acquired some information, so that is vital.
“Day two was the primary time [with the Bimota KB998] in moist situations, and, for us, on daily basis is vital to know what we have to do and what we now have to enhance.”
In conclusion, “It’s been an excellent check,” Bassani added. “I believe the crew now have some information to work on for the following check.
“Within the dry, it was good. It was tough as there was numerous wind, so it wasn’t simple to journey.
“Within the moist situations, we now have numerous work to do as a result of it was the primary time on the bike within the moist. We now have to enhance in every single place as a result of it’s fully new.
“The bottom wasn’t dangerous, and the lap time wasn’t so quick, but additionally probably not gradual. I believe we now have numerous issues the place we will work and enhance.”
The Italian added that he’s working with Bimota’s suspension provider, Showa, to enhance his feeling with the rear of the bike.
“On the rear, I don’t have the sensation that I would like,” Bassani stated.
“We’re attempting one thing and with Showa, we’re working exhausting to discover a resolution as a result of, in the mean time, we’re struggling an excessive amount of to go quick.
“We’d like some enchancment and I hope it’s earlier than Australia.”
