Kawasaki's Tom Sykes was not only the quickest rider again at the Motorland Aragon tests, it also showed him his physical condition has improved enough to challenge for wins at the second World Superbike round there this weekend.

The Huddersfield title contender, who cracked his wrist and some ribs in a big Phillip Island highside, says his arm now feels much better after some proper use but he still has some work to do with tyre life.

“Testing at Aragon last week was very important and now we have to look at our tyre options for the race weekend because we did not get the chance to do long runs right at the end. It was good to get out and ride at Motorland and the only thing I was not sure of before then was my physical condition," said Sykes.

"I am much happier now as I have woken up my arm muscles and my wrist feels better for being used properly at the tests. I am looking forward to race weekend now because what we tried at the tests has brought us some positives.”