The Italian was the slowest of the six Honda bikes in the field, and was also the slowest Michelin-shod rider, but says a handling issue with his JiR Team Scot bike is preventing him from getting the best out of it.
"Today's position does not reflect our value or potential," said Dovizioso. "The bike wasn't very stable in the fast curves with the gas open.
"This makes my trajectory through the corner different and has forced me to adapt my riding style so I cannot ride as I want and cannot be consistent.
But he says he has some ideas on how to improve the set-up for tomorrow.
"I did one fast lap and that gave me some ideas about how to improve the package for tomorrow," he added. "We will give the maximum as always and use the material at our disposal to the maximum."
Dovizioso was encouraged by the performance of the Michelin tyres, though. After an awful showing at Brno last time out, the French company's riders have fared much better so far at Misano.
Colin Edwards topped the first practice session and Randy de Puniet was fourth in the afternoon session, while Jorge Lorenzo has also been running at the front all day.
"A positive sign has come from Michelin that, after some difficult times, they have returned to their previous level of performance," said Dovizioso.
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