Stoner tests 2015-spec RC213V at Motegi

Yesterday morning, Stonertook to the 4.801km circuit - the scene of Honda's recent 2014 World Championship clinching race. Fortunately, the weather was kind and the intense testing programme reached its conclusion this afternoon after a full two days.

Stoner spent time testing the 2015 Honda RC213V machine on the current specification Bridgestone tyres, testing various items, including engine development and different setups. He also spent time on the 2016 Michelin tyres.

Casey Stoner:
"It took some time to get used to riding the bike again after a year off it! But everything felt good, I got back into the swing of things pretty quickly and we just got on with the testing programme HRC had planned.

"Day one went pretty well, testing both Marc and Dani's setups on the 2015 prototype machines and analysing these side by side we found some interesting differences and useful data. We also did some engine development and some other new items Honda brought for this test.

"Then today we spent some time on the Michelin tyres for 2016. All in all it was very positive two-day test and we completed a lot of laps."

Photos courtesy of Aki Kusudo