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Ryan Vickers has been on-track with Honda for the first time since the end of the WorldSBK season.
Honda’s newest BSB signing, Ryan Vickers, has hit the track aboard the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade for the first time, showcasing promising performance.
Vickers tested the Honda Fireblade at the post-race World Superbike test in Jerez, also serving as a test rider for Honda’s WorldSBK project alongside his BSB commitments for 2026.
During the Jerez test, Vickers posted competitive lap times, securing the 10th-fastest time on Tuesday and improving to seventh-fastest on Wednesday.
His best time at Jerez was a 1:39.659, slightly slower than his personal best with the Motocorsa Ducati, but quicker than the best Honda time set by Xavi Vierge.
Vickers, part of a trio of Honda test riders at Jerez, including Corentin Perolari and Alan Techer, will resume BSB testing with Honda Racing UK in the new year while the official factory riders await their turn after the MotoGP season concludes.
Excitement surrounds Vickers’ integration into Honda’s racing programs, hinting at a promising season ahead in both BSB and World Superbike.
