Danny Kent was second-fastest general on Day 2 of British Superbike Championship pre-season testing.
He trailed Glenn Irwin on each Sunday and Monday on the Navarra circuit in Spain.
The McAMS Racing rider missed out on prime spot on the timesheet on Sunday by 0.017s, setting a quickest lap time of 1:45.341.
Kent improved his time to 1:44.790 on Monday.
His staff examined new entrance wings and numerous swing arm, pivot system and brake pad set-ups on the Navarra check. In addition they examined new tyre compounds.
Kent had two Yamaha R1s to make use of on the check. Roger Marshall, 11-time British champion, additionally debuted as his rider coach.
Kent mentioned: “I’m actually happy with how we progressed all through the primary official check of the 12 months.
“Navarra is a good monitor, and it was good to get again to work with the staff after what felt like a protracted winter break.
“The staff and I accomplished a powerful testing plan and left no stone unturned in what we wished to experiment with. We depart Spain feeling happy with the steps made.
“I’m excited to get again to work at Donington Park in simply over one week, the place we’ll purpose to proceed alongside the identical trajectory.”
Tim Martin, the Staff Proprietor, mentioned: “It felt nice to be again on monitor after a protracted winter break. Danny and the staff loved a optimistic few days and we’re pleased with our enchancment as we come away from Spain.
“The R1 seemed nice on monitor, and Danny felt very comfy again on two wheels after months out of the saddle.
“The staff labored nice with the addition of a few new members, we examined every part we would have liked to and really feel pleased with the work accomplished.
“All-in-all, we’re actually happy with the check and have been even fortunate sufficient to get some beautiful climate. We’ll carry this momentum into the following check at Donington Park. Can’t wait to get again!”
