VIDEO: Waters, Dunlop, Elias ride Suzuki MotoGP bike!
A compilation of clips showing the Suzuki MotoGP debuts of Australian Superbike champion Josh Waters, Isle of Man TT superstar Michael Dunlop and MotoAmerica champion Toni Elias at last month's private Sepang test.
The guest rides were offered by Suzuki as a reward for their respective 2017 achievements.
Factory test rider Sylvain Guintoli gave the trio a briefing prior to the start of testing - Elias, a former Moto2 champion and MotoGP race winner, being the only one with any previous MotoGP experience and real prior experience of the Malaysian track.
A compilation of clips showing the Suzuki MotoGP debuts of Australian Superbike champion Josh Waters, Isle of Man TT superstar Michael Dunlop and MotoAmerica champion Toni Elias at last month's private Sepang test.
The guest rides were offered by Suzuki as a reward for their respective 2017 achievements.
Factory test rider Sylvain Guintoli gave the trio a briefing prior to the start of testing - Elias, a former Moto2 champion and MotoGP race winner, being the only one with any previous MotoGP experience and real prior experience of the Malaysian track.
All three shared the same bike, which had to be fitted with 'off-the-shelf' Michelin slicks due to the limited Test Tyre allocation for race rubber.
Waters was first out (while the track still contained some damp patches), alternating with Dunlop. Elias, who spent much of the day waiting anxiously for his leathers to arrive, then got his chance in the closing hours…
