Suzuki “close to ready” with 2022 MotoGP bike after first test

Mir’s 2020 title defence was a difficult affair last year, as a lack of development with the GSX-RR meant he could only come up with third in the standings and just six podiums.

The reaction so far to its 2022 bike has been much more positive from both Mir and team-mate Alex Rins, with the latter fourth overall at the end of the two-day Sepang test.

Mir was 12th fastest – albeit…