Kiyo tops first practice

Honda’s Ryuichi Kiyonari has been the dominant force in the first day of practice for this weekend’s British Superbike race at Mondello Park.

The Japanese rider came in a close second behind the Yamaha of Johnny Rea in the opening practice session but went on to take provisional pole in the afternoon session.

Ducati rider Gregorio Lavilla came in a close second place followed by team-mate leon Haslam with Rea slipping to fourth fastest.

Kiyonari’s team-mate Michael rutter heads up the provisional second row followed by Shane Byrne, Karl Harris and Glen Richards.

Free practice 2 positions:

Ryuichi Kiyonari

Gregorio Lavilla

Leon Haslam

Johnny Rea

Michael Rutter

Shane Byrne

Karl Harris

Glen Richards

Tommy Hill

Craig Coxhell

Scott Smart

Dean Thomas

Jon Kirkham

Ben Wilson

James Haydon

James Buckingham

Ollie Bridewell

Gary Mason

Marty Nutt

Steve Plater

Billy McConnell

Chris Martin

Alistair Seeley

Peter Hickman

Michael Laverty

Kieran Clarke

Paul Barron

Gareth Glynn

Dean Ellison

Howie Mainwaring

Michael Howarth

Craig Sproston