The opening round of the 2002 Motorcycle World Championship will take place at the Suzuka race circuit in Mie Prefecture on Sunday.
Italian Valentino Rossi, the 2001 1500cc world champion, puts his Honda through its paces.This year, it's not just another Grand Prix. Sunday's race marks the dawn of a new era for motorcycle Grand Prix racing as the regulations have been changed significantly since last season.
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