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Nicky Hayden on a Honda RC211V was the fastest rider in two days of testing at Suzuka Circuit, Tuesday and Wednesday, according to reader Naoko Ota, who e-mailed:

“Tuesday was very, very cold. No sunshine! Nicky’s face was red with cold. According to the news, air temperature 10 degrees C.

“Nicky marked the fastest lap time on 2:08.9 (46 laps)
“Kawasaki, Pitt, 2:11.0 (50 laps)
“Moriwaki, Okuno 2:11.1 (58 laps)

“Wednesday was very windy and cold. According to the news, air temperature 12 degrees C.

“Nicky, 2:07.2 (45 laps)
“Kawasaki, Pitt, 2:11.2 (50 laps)
“Moriwaki, Okuno, 2:12.2 (40 laps)”