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Monday, 7th January 2008

This week's Phillip Island World Superbike test will mark Max Biaggi's debut on the new 1200cc Ducati 1098R.

The Alstare Suzuki team will field a three-man effort in 2008, with Fonsi Nieto and Yukio Kagayama being joined by Max Neukirchner. 2008 is not a new model year for Suzuki in the WSBK class, but the constant stream of machine and tyre development will make the Phillip Island outing an important test.

The only factory supported WSBK team not present 'down under' will be Hannspree Ten Kate Honda, whose new machinery package is still undergoing workshop trials.

However, Ten Kate's WSS outfit will be in attendance, with home star Andrew Pitt heading up the squad while another world champion, Fabien Foret joins the pre-season push alongside long-time Yamaha contender Broc Parkes.

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The GIL Kawasaki team, with its new signings Katsuaki Fujiwara and Chris Walker, will also appear at the tests, while the new Triumph Caracchi team will try to carry on the progress made at Qatar. Privateers Stiggy Motorsports Honda will also ride at Phillip Island.

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