A take a look at at Balaton Park noticed many WorldSBK riders get their first expertise of the brand new Hungarian circuit on the calendar.
Amongst these current had been the Honda HRC riders, using inventory variations of the CBR1000RR-R, neither of whom appeared significantly impressed by the circuit.
“The monitor might be higher, however not less than as we speak we managed to make some laps,” mentioned Xavi Vierge.
“Using a motorbike is at all times a superb plan, so I discovered a brand new circuit whereas having fun with using the road model of the CBR.
“Additionally, I did a little bit of moto coaching, which was helpful as I proceed my restoration forward of Donington.”
Iker Lecuona, who rode at a Suzuka 8 Hours take a look at after the Emilia-Romagna Spherical which confirmed his place on the manufacturing facility Honda workforce for this 12 months’s version of the endurance race, added: “Inside two weeks I’ve ridden three completely different model of the CBR – my race bike, the Suzuka 8 Hour model and now the road model. It’s been enjoyable!
“Sadly, I can’t say the identical for the Balaton monitor, I merely don’t prefer it!”
Honda HRC workforce supervisor Jose Escamez added that there are additionally issues over security.
“Balaton Park has performed an incredible job – the amenities are very good,” Escamez mentioned.
“That mentioned, it’s a difficult structure, and, from a security perspective, there should be some enhancements to be made.
“The riders accomplished a number of runs on the inventory bikes to get accustomed to the structure. We’re very grateful to Crew LCR for his or her help with this take a look at.”
Different World Superbike riders collaborating within the take a look at at Balaton included Toprak Razgatlioglu, Alvaro Bautista, Sam and Alex Lowes, Axel Bassani, and Nicolo Bulega; all using, just like the HRC riders, inventory variations of their WorldSBK machines.
Moto2 rider Diogo Moreira additionally made the journey to Hungary between races this weekend, the Brazilian set to compete on the Dutch TT at Assen this weekend.
