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Australia’s Glenn Scott has completed a six important days of testing in the south of Spain on-board his Agro On – Benjan Kawasaki ZX-10RR.

Scott, who will be based in the Netherlands this season, is preparing for the upcoming Superstock 1000 FIM Cup series with the Dutch outfit.

“The team are extremely professional and very welcoming,” Scott said. “Learning a completely new bike this year will be tough, but a challenge nonetheless that I will take on and conquer. The six days of pre-season testing was a great chance for me to get to know the bike, the team and how everything all works together, before we head to Aragon for round one at the end of March.”

Scott has tested at Almeria – his first ride in 11 months due to injury – and then continued his pre-season at Jerez while benefiting from having Australian Al Samuels in his corner during the test.

“The feeling of hopping on a bike and track for the first time in 11 months was spectacular,” he said. “My first impressions were awesome, I loved my new bike and the team had a sense of professionalism I had never seen before, it was very reassuring. Our first few days were used to break everything in. New bike, new team and a whole new challenge for me.

“Finishing off the week in Jerez was a massive plus for me, I already knew the track, so I could solely focus on the bike and improving the setup and my riding style. I was very fortunate to have Al Samuels with me for the week of testing, he was able to help me understand the new ZX-10RR and adapt a whole new style of riding that it requires. He has imparted a wealth of knowledge onto me that I can use to my advantage and for that I can’t thank him enough.

“Although we still have a lot to learn, I am excited with the progress we made over the last six days and I can’t wait to get on the bike again in Aragon for round one. I would like to say a massive thank you to my sponsors for this year as without these guys my year wouldn’t be possible – thank you to Shark leathers, Shoei helmets, Daytona boots, Agro On, BenJan, West Sliders and Jos Engbers Motoren.”

The 2017 STK1000 FIM Cup will begin next weekend, 31 March-2 April, alongside the first European round of the Superbike World Championship this season.