sponsors MOTO2 Tech3 racing team

The two team riders, Xavi Vierge and Isaac Viñales are both Spanish, Vierge finished the 2015 Moto2 European Championship as runner-up, making his debut in the Moto2 World Championship in the Tech3 team, and Viñales is new to the team.

Following pre-season testing in Valencia, Xavi Vierge completed more laps than any other rider with his best lap only one second off the leading time.

He said “The new chassis package was positive and I am already quite comfortable with it.

“In addition, we tested a lot of suspension parts from KYB and I am really pleased with this as the results were encouraging and we had some great support from them.”

The Moto2 Championship has 18 races all over the world, with 12 of them taking place in Europe.

KYB Europe’s marketing manager Jordan Day said: “Although KYB does not sell motorcycle parts to the European aftermarket, we are pleased that our sports division is supporting the Moto2 Tech3 team to show off our considerable suspension expertise.”

Garage Wire 12.4.16