Junior License

This test is conducted on the first corner of Tsukuba Circuit. Tighter at the exit than at the entry, this is more of a complex corner than a single corner. Go for a late apex - if you drift to the inside of the track too soon, then you will end up going wide at the exit. Be careful not to close the throttle or brake to try to modify your racing line however, as that will add to your time, or worse yet, veer you off course. To avoid such situations, shorten the distance coming out of the corner by braking as far into the corner as possible. The machine you will be on here is an Aprilia RSV1000R Factory.

### **Braking Basics 4**

* Bike: Suzuki GSX1100S KATANA FinalEdition '00
* Track: El Capitan: Turns 10-13
* Launch Speed: 135 km/h
* Gold Time: 0:23.550
* Silver Time: 0:24.880
* Bronze Time: 0:27.000

Held on the mountainous section of El Capitan, this test will give you the opportunity to hone your braking and cornering skills on downhill terrain. Take extra care at the left corner immediately following the staring point, as it is easy to veer off course here. The hairpin curve up ahead is also tricky - finding the right braking point won't be easy, so practice until you find what works best. The two left corners that follow the hairpin have different radii; focus on the acceleration line as you exit the hairpin and find the right racing line to clear these to corners smoothly. In doing so, you should be able to improve your speed control. The machine used for this test is a Suzuki GSX1100S Katana Final Edition.

### **Avoidance 1 (3 Levels)**

* Bike: Honda VFR '05
* Track: Grand Valley Speedway: Main Straight
* Launch Speed: 0 km/h
* Gold Time: 0:19.940
* Silver Time: 0:21.040
* Bronze Time: 0:22.900

For this test, three signs are placed on a straight course. As you approach each sign, an arrow will point to either side. The objective of this test is to veer to the side to which with arrow points. If you should miss and veer to the wrong side, you may end up riding onto the tire barrier in front of the sign, or hit the wall and fall over, resulting in disqualification. You will also be disqualified if you overrun the checkered goal area. The trick to doing well on this course is to decelerate and accelerate quickly. Steering smoothly and rhythmically as you pass each sign while adjusting the throttle correctly is also key. The machine used for this test is a Honda VFR.

### **Slalom 2**

* Bike: Honda CB1300 SUPER BOL D'OR '05
* Track: Fuji Speedway '90s: Main Straight
* Launch Speed: 0 km/h
* Gold Time: 0:16.490
* Silver Time: 0:17.500
* Bronze Time: 0:19.000

The Slalom Test that was conducted in Novice Class is repeated here, but on a Honda CB1300 Super Bol D'Or instead of the Yamaha TMAX. By going from a scooter to a motorcycle, not only will there be a change in riding performance, but the higher displacement will lead to higher speeds, making it important to handle the throttle with even more care than before. Furthermore, the higher speeds will make it more difficult to adjust your speed with the rear brakes. Because of that, the risk of swerving off course or into a cone becomes greater. To avoid such errors, make sure you do a thorough job of finding the best racing line.

### **Slalom 3**

* Bike: Honda CB1300 SUPER BOL D'OR '05
* Track: Fuji Speedway '90s: Main Straight
* Launch Speed: 0 km/h
* Gold Time: 0:17.420
* Silver Time: 0:18.450
* Bronze Time: 0:20.100

The Slalom Test that was conducted using the Honda CB1300 Super Bol D'Or is repeated here, but riding two-up.. The basic racing line remains the same, and the same speed control techniques apply as when riding solo, but the addition of a passenger leads to an increase in overall weight, and shifting of the weight balance. As a result, the machine will not maneuver as easily or accelerate as quickly when you go to clear the cones. To compensate, you will have to turn wider and steer and throttle sooner.

### **S-Bends 1**

* Bike: Yamaha FZR400 '86
* Track: Suzuka Circuit: Snake and Anti-Banked Curve
* Launch Speed: 80 km/h
* Gold Time: 0:21.650
* Silver Time: 0:22.800
* Bronze Time: 0:24.800

This test will be held at Suzuka Circuit, where you will ride from the S corner to the opposite bank on a Yamaha FZR400. You will face four consecutive corners: left, right, left, right. Of these corners, no two will have the same radius or the same approach. Use the throttle to switch smoothly between acceleration and deceleration, going for a smooth, rhythmical riding style. Note that the last corner is not only a right corner on the opposite bank, but one of decreasing radius. Hold back your urge to rush to the inside, and brake late. Wait until you are deep into the corner and are sure that you have changed directions before you accelerate.

### **High-Speed Corner 1**

* Bike: Kawasaki Z1000 '05
* Track: Suzuka Circuit: 130R towards Casio Triangle
* Launch Speed: 215 km/h
* Gold Time: 0:11.220
* Silver Time: 0:12.070
* Bronze Time: 0:13.100

Held on an infamous corner of Suzuka Circuit, this cornering test has you riding through an ultra-fast 130-metre radius corner on a Kawasaki Z1000. High-speed cornering from speeds up to 240 km/h can be exhilarating, but at the same time requires an accurate racing line and great throttle control. Because of the narrowness of this corner, there's always the risk of riding off-course at the exit, but even then, the radius at the exit is not as tight as the entrance. The key to attacking this corner will be to hold back on the deceleration, and use the whole width of the course to accelerate quickly out of the corner.

### **Compound Corners 1**

* Bike: Kawasaki GPZ900R '84
* Track: Deep Forest Raceway: Turns 7-10
* Launch Speed: 80 km/h
* Gold Time: 0:27.670
* Silver Time: 0:29.020
* Bronze Time: 0:31.600

This is a complex cornering test held at Deep Forest Raceway, where the corners are not only relentless, but undulating. The corners here are diverse - from a high-speed downhill corner at the end of a tunnel to a blind approach into an uphill corner. The track surface can be rough too, so you'll also have to be careful going from one corner into another - all of different radii - you will not have the chance to accelerate in an upright position. You will, however, be able to gain enough speed and momentum as long as you choose the right racing line. The key to attacking this course is to find the right racing line. Your ride here will be a Kawasaki GPZ900R.

### **Compound Corners 2**

* Bike: Ducati 999R '05
* Track: Suzuka Circuit: Spoon
* Launch Speed: 150 km/h
* Gold Time: 0:20.830
* Silver Time: 0:21.970
* Bronze Time: 0:23.900

Challenge yourself to the spoon corner of Suzuka Circuit on a Ducati 999R. The most difficult parts of this course that curves like the back of a spoon are the two left corners with differing radii that are preceded by a high-speed uphill right corner immediately after the start. The approach to the first left corner has very few landmarks, making it difficult to know when to brake. The exit out of this corner then becomes the approach to the next corner. Try to clip the apex (the point in which you come closest to the inside of the track) as late as possible, and use the entire width of the course to follow the basics of an out-in-out racing line.

### **Junior Class Graduation Test**

* Bike: Moriwaki CBR600RR-MORIWAKI '05
* Track: Deep Forest Raceway
* Launch Speed: 160 km/h
* Gold Time: 1:23.910
* Silver Time: 1:27.450
* Bronze Time: 1:35.100

Pass this time trial, and you will be out of Junior Class. The trial involves going once around the 3.6-kilometre track at Deep Forest Raceway on a Moriwaki CBR600RR. Not only have the engine and brakes been given extra performance, but the cornering performance has been improved as well. To start off, accustom yourself to the behavior of the machine, you will be surprised at how well it reacts. The course itself consists of a long stretch in which you can ride fullthrottle and some vigorous ups and downs. The key to passing this test lies in how quickly you can find the optimal braking points and racing lines. Also be careful not to fall over as the track surface can be rough.

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* All Gold Trophy Prize: Honda CB400four '74

## Notes

1. ↑ "Two-up" is the motorcycle rider's term for riding with a passenger