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Beaubier's First Impressions Of Moto2
C
ameron Beaubier put on an
impressive display at the
season-ending Moto2 test a fort-
night ago in Spain, setting a time
that would have out-qualified the
man he replaced in the American
Racing Team, compatriot Joe
Roberts.
The 28-year-old Beaubier took
to the 2.75-mile, 13-turn Jerez
circuit and knocked out 60 laps
over the two-day test, putting in a
1:42.664 to finish sixth overall.
Beaubier spoke to Cycle
News contributor Eric Johnson
about the experience. "The
bikes are quite a bit different,"
said Beaubier, who impressed
the Jerez gathering with his im-
mediate pace. "They're smaller
and more compact. The shapes
of the tires are different and
that just gives you a different
feel leaning the bike into the
corners and stuff like that. I
was pretty surprised with how
torquey the motor was for being
a middleweight bike. The bikes
have Triumph 765cc motors,
so they actually have a pretty
good amount of torque, which
is cool coming from Superbike.
I wasn't too far off either with my
lap times. I'll definitely be able
to sleep better at night now, just
knowing that I rode the bike,
and now knowing what to expect
going into next year. It was good
just to meet the team and to get
to know everybody and to get to
know the bike." CN
Cameron
Beaubier's speed
and approach to
the test impressed
the American
Racing Team.
