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Alex Lowes feels Kawasaki still have some catching up to do ahead of the 2024 WorldSBK campaign after witnessing Ducati’s strong pace at Jerez.
British rider Alex Lowes ended his 2023 WorldSBK season on the sidelines due to an eye injury sustained in a clash with Toprak Razgatlioglu. However, he was able to participate in a two-day test before the season finale, finishing fourth behind former teammate Jonathan Rea. Lowes emphasized the importance of testing with Rea moving on, as he has the most experience on the Kawasaki team to evaluate new items. Despite concerns about his condition, Lowes managed to complete 70 laps and work on some new parts. He acknowledged the strength of the base Kawasaki but highlighted the need for improvement, particularly in response to the impressive speed of Ducati riders. The test at Jerez revealed new parts, including an updated engine spec and components from Showa, with Lowes emphasizing the significance of small details that can make a big difference.
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