Fixi Suzuki's Leon Camier had to contend with an electrical problem on the first day using the 2012 GSX-R1000 Phillip Island's World Sueprbike test but then set about putting in some meaningful lap times on the final day.

The former British Superbike Champion started the three-day session on the 2011 bikes but then moved over to the new one and, once the problems were sorted, managed to lap at 1'33.1s compared with Carlos Checa's 1'31.8.

"We started these tests with the same bike we used in the Portimao tests last November and then flipped between the 2011 and 2012 bikes on day two. We had a few electrical issues on the second day, but resolved them in time for the last day, which was the first time we’ve been able to make many changes we wanted to do and I’m happy because we were able to progress a lot. There’s definitely room for improvement and that is very encouraging. I feel comfortable on the bike and I like the character of the engine a lot," said the Andorra resident.

"The track temperature has been very hot at times and that affects how the tyres work. This place is all about grip and trying to manage your tyres in a race. You’ve got to have a good bike setup here if you want to lap fast. On the final afternoon, we tried a few different things - some worked and some didn’t, but it has given us alot of good info we can use next time out. Generally I am pretty happy. I think we’re improving and, for me, the big positive is that I have been able to put in good lap times today and that makes me look forward to the official tests next Monday and Tuesday."