Haga likes new trumpets.

"It's gone very well. We spent the days testing new parts, the results are good so now I am just waiting for the race," began Haga, who finished the test sixth fastest but just 0.3secs behind Suzuki's Yukio Kagayama. "Before coming to Phillip Island I tested the variable inlet trumpets for two days in Japan and the feeling is very good. We can see from the power curve that it is better and as a rider it gives me a better feeling. It gives us increased adjustment and for sure we will use this from now on."

As well as successful trials of the YCC-I system, the factory-backed team evaluated swingarm and linkage developments, with Haga's team-mate Troy Corser also trying out new braking components.

"I only spent the final afternoon using the variable inlet but I've been able to feel a bit different power," said the Australian. "I think we've still got a bit of work to do to find the best bike balance here but it's definitely been a positive test."

"We have to be happy with this test because we are better than last year and the year before and in particular over a race distance our speed is good," declared team coordinator Massimo Meregalli.

"Still this circuit remains difficult for us because it offers not the grip level that makes are bike work perfect. It is difficult to say the difference between us and the competition, because we did our long run at around 12 noon, most others did theirs at a different time. We were happy with ours, especially the one from Noriyuki, so we are leaving Phillip Island feeling optimistic.

"Both riders used the variable intake system properly for the first time and both of them were very happy with it. It is a positive step and for sure we will use it at the first race in Qatar," he confirmed.