A two-day check at Jerez noticed Honda WorldSBK’s Xavi Vierge attempt a brand new rear swingarm, with constructive conclusions.
The personal Jerez check was lower brief attributable to excessive afternoon temperatures for Honda, however Vierge was in a position to focus on some new elements that arrived.
Most notably was the brand new swingarm which had a fast impression.
“It’s been a productive check,” Xavi Vierge stated on the finish of the second day at Jerez.
“We had a couple of issues to attempt to so we centered on these. A brand new swingarm instantly offered higher sensation.
“I seen improved contact on the rear, which helps me cease the bike and enter corners extra successfully.
“I believe we nonetheless have to additional adapt the bike setup to make use of it to its full potential, and our weak level stays nook exit. That stated, it’s a small however constructive step ahead.
“We had been fortunate to search out excellent situations, and the observe supplied good grip. However very excessive temperatures within the afternoon made it tough to assemble helpful suggestions, and after we return right here in October, situations are prone to be completely different.
“We subsequently completed up what has been a really helpful session at lunchtime on day two.”
The Jerez check is prone to have been Vierge’s final with Honda, the Japanese marque having confirmed that the Spaniard will depart its World Superbike workforce after 4 seasons on the finish of this yr.
Vierge’s 2026 vacation spot is but to be introduced, though he has been linked with the Go Eleven Ducati seat set to be vacated by Andrea Iannone.
