VIDEO: Watch Alex Lowes getting to grips with the Yamaha factory 8-Hour R1. New Roberts-inspired helmet design for the Brit, too.

Here’s the official video from the factory ahead of the Suzuka 8-hour race which runs on Sunday, July 28.

Things to take away from this; firstly there’s the uber-cool Tech 21 Shiseido colours and logos on the 2019 R1motorcycle which ape this bike (below), the iconic 1985 FZR750 OW74 and, secondly, Alex Lowes’ Kenny Roberts-esque design on his Shark helmet. Very trick.

Here’s the original Tech 21 Suzuka bike:

Here’s the 2019 machine:

Here’s the video: