In the absence of factory opposition from Honda’s fellow Japanese manufacturers, Nagashima, Takumi Takahashi and Xavi Vierge dominated the 44th running of the Japanese endurance classic aboard their #33 Honda CBR1000RR-R.
Honda made a late change to the rider line-up for its title defence as Nagashima, who was initially sidelined due to a foot injury, was reinstated into the line-up in place of Iker Lecuona.
