VIDEO: Michael Dunlop makes MotoGP debut
A video showing Isle of Man TT star Michael Dunlop making his MotoGP debut at Sepang in Malaysia, on Thursday.
The 28-year-old has been invited by Suzuki to the private test - alongside the factory's MotoAmerica champion Toni Elias and Australian champion Josh Waters - as a reward for winning last year's Senior TT on the all-new GSX-R1000.
Suzuki test rider Sylvain Guintoli gave the trio a breifing on the controls and what to watch out for with the seamless gearbox and carbon brakes, before Waters completed two runs.
A video showing Isle of Man TT star Michael Dunlop making his MotoGP debut at Sepang in Malaysia, on Thursday.
The 28-year-old has been invited by Suzuki to the private test - alongside the factory's MotoAmerica champion Toni Elias and Australian champion Josh Waters - as a reward for winning last year's Senior TT on the all-new GSX-R1000.
Suzuki test rider Sylvain Guintoli gave the trio a breifing on the controls and what to watch out for with the seamless gearbox and carbon brakes, before Waters completed two runs.
The Australian champion then handed over to Dunlop, who rode a long first run - returning to the pits a few minutes ago:
Dunlop and Waters are expected to complete more laps, but Elias is still waiting for his leathers to arrive.
There is no official timing at the private test.
Michael Dunlop returns after his first (long) run on a MotoGP bike...@M_Dunlop3 @suzukimotogp #SepangTest#MotoGP pic.twitter.com/qswAP5O6Is
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Peter has been in the paddock for 20 years and has seen Valentino Rossi come and go. He is at the forefront of the Suzuki exit story and Marc Marquez’s injury issues.
