San Carlo Honda's Marco Simoncelli finally got his hands on the Honda RC213V he will race in next year's MotoGP Championship during a private test at Twin-Ring Motegi yesterday and says he quickly felt confident on the new bike.

Lapping at a similar pace as he did on the 800cc RC212V during race weekend, Simoncelli has already given HRC his feedback on the machine which will be added to Casey Stoner's and Dani Pedrosa's.

“The big day finally arrived and I was able to test the bike I will be riding in Team San Carlo Honda Gresini colours next year. It was a fantastic experience to get out on the RC213V and I would like thank HRC for the opportunity," said Simoncelli.

"I completed 50 laps and quickly felt confident with the new bike, setting similar lap times to the RC212V. At the end of the day I gave my feedback and suggestions, which I hope will be important in the development of the bike from here. Now I am taking some days off on the island of Boracay in the Philippines before the next race at Phillip Island.”