Edwards tests Honda RC211V

Colin Edwards has completed his first test on the Honda RC211V he will race in 2004.

The American rode in a private test at the Catalunya circuit in Spain for half a day on Tuesday, November 4.

MCN’s Trevor Franklin was also at the circuit to ride Honda’s RC211V, Yamaha’s M1 and Ducati’s Desmosedici for an exclusive test in MCN, November 12.

” It’s so easy, ” was the first thing Edwards said when he came in. ” It’s awesome. The only thing I can compare it to is jumping straight from my RC45 on to the SP-2 ”

Edwards won the World Superbike title in 2000 and 2002 with Honda before switching to GPs with Aprilia in 2003.

” I guess you could say I have paid my dues for a year, but now I’m back with Honda, and I’m really looking forward to it. ”

To get all the news from GP testing, and read what Trevor Franklin makes of the fastest race bikes in the world, see MCN, out November 12. We’ll have Franklin’s first impression on motorcyclenews.com later today. Overseas subscribers can take out an E-Subscription to Motor Cycle News by following the link on the right.