Can't really agree with that. Almost any bike from a scooter to Superbike will happily run 2nd gear from 20Kms/h upwards unless the gearing has been tinkered with. My R1 can still go to warp factor without any problems in 2nd gear from 20kms/hour!

1st Gear at 30Kms/h is fine but simply unecessary, especially under test conditions as it harder to control a torquey beast like the Speed Tripple when it's already comming into the band. (When you leave the 30 zone and accellerate from 1st gear, I doubt the instructer could keep up with you!) . Also, if you are riding the bike at a flat 30Mks/h, what the hell do you need any power for? Not accellerating or decelerating? Makes no sense.

Back to the OP's rant; I think he was just letting off some steam so everyone give him a break! Everyone blows off now and then but no need scare him off! (Not seen any activity from him for a few days? Hope he's booking the next test!)