Sunday, June 24, 2012

Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies feels little modification of Yamaha YZR-M1


Catalunya,  - Lorenzo, who finished eighth in the trial, said that the old and new specification of the YZR-M1 machine is very similar. Therefore, at the Catalunya Grand Prix weekend is hoped, in a later test at Aragon Yamaha can provide a more significant change.

"We're trying to put a new engine which is theoretically more powerful. But in reality, we do not make a profit. It is very similar to the number of positive and negative points. In Aragon, we will work to make it better, but I still want more acceleration and top speed, "said Lorenzo told MCN.

Spies, who fell while trying to lead the course of the race on Sunday, managed to finish in second place in this test. Nevertheless, he feels the change has not been as expected.

"We tried a different engine specifications and playing around electronics, as well as some different setting to the chassis. It's all good. Specification machines were little changed, but the adan is always hope that even more.

"As a rider, we always want more more in a straight line, although it is not so bad. So this is something to be learned for the future. This will give them an idea of ​​what the next direction."

2009 World Superbike world champion was also said the area where Yamaha should make improvements to the acceleration. According to him, it's been pretty good but it needs to be increased again in order to compete with other teams.


 Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies said there was little change from the new bike Yamaha YZR-M1 which they try on the track Catalunya, Barcelona, Monday (06/04/2012). In fact, Yamaha hopes the revised specifications of the engine can provide benefits for their performance during the test one day.