Didn't set the world alight on 1st day of testing at Jerez. Haydn 9th and Bradl 12th. Riding SP2's that were only delivered to the factory 2 weeks ago! Sounds like they got to start from scratch in terms of base setting and just work from there. Seems like there's quite a bit of performance to be found in the Engine and Electronics - that could make up some of the 1.5s deficit. Early days!
And the new Arai RX-7V looks really nice in Nicky Hayden colours. Arai RX-7V Hayden 2017 by 660 Mattie, on Flickr
What are peoples thoughts on the new Honda WSBK Team colours?? http://www.crash.net/wsbk/news/240135/1/hayden-bradl-launch-newlook-red-bull-honda.html Too garish for me.
It looks quite overpowering in one close tight picture - when you have both bikes and both riders - it is a lot of Red Bull to take in ! But bikes and riders at a circuit, among other bikes will not be so overpowering IMHO.