[kropotkin thinks...] - Suzuki Video - Viñales, Espargaro and Brivio Discuss Sepang T

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After the first test of 2016 at Sepang, Suzuki released a video featuring interviews with Maverick Viñales, Aleix Espargaro and team manager Davide Brivio. In the video, they discuss how they got on with the new 2016 GSX-RR Suzuki brought to the Sepang tests.

The biggest positive for both riders was the extra horsepower which the new engine had. For the first time, Maverick Viñales said, he had been able to follow Marc Marquez down the front straight, and not lose ground on top speed. The new seamless gearbox helped here too, improving the acceleration of the bike. Neither Viñales nor Espargaro were particularly enamored of the new chassis, however. Viñales ignored it altogether, while Espargaro spent time on it, especially on the last day. The two could not agree on the benefits of the chassis, Viñales saying the frame had grip but would not turn, while Espargaro said the bike was turning better than the 2015 item, but he had no grip.

Watch what the riders and team manager have to say for yourself below:

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