Crescent Suzuki’s new recruit Sylvain Guintoli has completed his first test aboard the GSX-R1000 British Superbikes at Brands Hatch this afternoon just a couple of weeks after his last 2008 MotoGP race.
The 26-year-old Frenchman, completed 88 laps around the Brands Hatch Indy circuit, getting used to the GSX-R1000 Superbike that took outgoing team rider Tom Sykes, to multiple race wins earlier this year.
"Today has been a very positive first ride for me. It was not about setting lap times, but more about getting used to the characteristics of a Superbike," said Guintoli.
"Having not raced at Brands Hatch before there was quite alot to take in, but I still managed to end the day feeling very comfortable. The GSX-R1000 is an impressive package and I’m now very eager to start the new season with Crescent Suzuki."
With the team currently developing the all-new 2009 GSX-R1000, Guintoli’s next test will be on-board the new bike in Spain early next year. Crescent Suzuki Team Manager, Jack Valentine added: "We’ve all been impressed by Sylvain’s attitude and ability to switch so easily to the Superbike today. While he’s had to ride the 2008 model, it gives us all a good base to start with, before we commence track tests on the 2009 bike."
