Ryuichi Kiyonari fastest in British Superbike free practice at Mondello Park

Honda’s Ryuichi Kiyonari was the fastest man in the British Superbikes Friday free practice at Mondello Park.

The Japanese rider, who is currently leading the British Superbike championship, recorded a best time of 1:51.052 at the Irish circuit.

Karl Harris (Honda) had a great afternoon session at Mondello Park with a second place in the free practice with a best time of 1:51.590 with Jonathan Rea (Honda) in third on 1:52.207. 

Keeping a Honda top four is Shane Byrne who completed a lap at 1:52.521 on his Stobart Vent Axia Honda at a rainy Mondello Park.

British Superbike Friday free practice results:

1 Ryuichi Kiyonari JPN Honda 1:51.052
2 Karl Harris GBR Honda 1:51.590
3 Jonathan Rea GBR Honda 1:52.207
4 Shane Byrne GBR Honda 1:52.521
5 Cal Crutchlow GBR Suzuki 1:53.091
6 Chris Walker GBR Suzuki 1:53.711
7 Leon Camier GBR Honda 1:53.930
8 Tommy Hill GBR Yamaha 1:54.021
9 Leon Haslam GBR Ducati 1:54.317
10 Gregorio Lavilla ESP Ducati 1:55.085
11 Brian McCormack GBR Honda 1:55.876
12 Tom Sykes GBR Honda 1:57.103
13 Scott Smart GBR Kawasaki 1:57.999
14 Chris Martin GBR Honda 1:58.200
15 Dean Thomas AUS Suzuki 1:58.408
16 Ollie Bridewell GBR Suzuki 1:58.886
17 Stuart Easton GBR Kawasaki 1:59.351
18 Tristan Palmer GBR Honda 1:59.416
19 Tommy Bridewell GBR Suzuki 2:00.447
20 Marty Nutt GBR Yamaha 2:01.388
21 Hudson Kennaugh GBR Yamaha 2:02.106
22 Aaron Zanotti GBR Yamaha 2:03.913
23 Peter Hickman GBR Kawasaki 2:04.142
24 Paul Barron IRL Yamaha 2:04.510
25 Neil Faulkner GBR Yamaha 2:05.373
26 Tom Tunstall GBR Honda 2:07.391
27 James Buckingham GBR Honda 2:09.045