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Lavilla to Test Harris Moto2 Bike
Former British Superbike Champion and WSB star Gregorio Lavilla is to test the Harris Promo Racing Moto2 development machine in Spain next week.
The Harris Performance development team is testing with Dunlop and the vastly experienced Spanish star has been brought in to test the latest Moto2 spec tyres and refinements to the Harris chassis and suspension system.
“Greg is renowned for his skills as a development rider and next week’s tests will help us gain valuable information on the machine set-up using the control Dunlop tyres that will be used in Moto2 next year,” said Harris Performance director Lester Harris.
HARRIS PERFORMANCE PROMO RACING MOTO2 SPECIFICATION
Wheel base – 1405 nominal
Dry weight – 135 kilo
Castor – 23.5 deg. Adjustment +/- 1.5 deg
Swing arm pivot adjustment – +/- 3mm
Offset adjustment – +/- 4mm
Weight distribution adjustment – 20mm
Frame construction – Twin spar CNC machined billet aluminium
Swing arm – alloy fabrication
Forks – Ohlins FG366 RSP25 MOTO2
Shock – Ohlins TTX36 factory spec
Wheels – 17inch Forged magnesium Marchesini
Brakes – Brembo GP
Bodywork – Carbon fibre
Fuel tank – Aluminium
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