Easton, Jessop complete Knockhill Supersport test.

The factory supported Coventry Ducati Supersport team conducted its second test of the year at Knockhill in Scotland recently.

Team riders Stuart Easton and Martin Jessopp used the two day test to try new fuel and suspension settings on their Ducati 749R race bikes, following their first outing of the year at the Almeria Circuit in Spain last January.

Ex British Supersport Champion Stuart Easton was in a joyful mood after setting a fastest lap that was nearly half a second quicker than the fastest time of last seasons Supersport round, where John Laverty took the Monstermob Ducati 749 to a 51.984secs during practice.

"It's great to be able to get some more time on the bike before the start of the season," commented Easton. "We've tried some new settings which have made a big difference, enabling me to record a lap time of 51.408secs, comfortably under the Supersport circuit record. Of course this makes me even more confident for the season ahead".

New team recruit, Martin Jessopp once again benefited from his highly experienced team-mates advice, as he steadily improved his times during the two days and gained extra valuable time on board the new 749R.

The team now travel back to their base in Coventry, before heading for the official championship shakedown tests at Donington Park on Sunday 13th March.