Motorcycle in first person, Isle of Man

[lowthreeohz]

damn, i knew i shouldn't have watched this.


scouring local bike ads now.. i need another track bike.

[Binky]

After some of the races, riders will have an emotional breakdown at the finish line because the stress is so high and they are so overwhelmed.

[2011GT]

Are the bikes governed for a certain speed? It seems the bike held a pretty constant RPM

[dsrtuckteezy]

[Mysticcobrakilla]

Holy shit!

[dsrtuckteezy]

that guy was 65 years old. there are much worse ways to die.

[CJ]

sad.

[jakesford]

that guy was 65 years old. there are much worse ways to die.

I'm guessing he knew he was fucked as soon as he got over the crest...

[dsrtuckteezy]

I'm guessing he knew he was fucked as soon as he got over the crest...

he was pretty much fucked before he even entered that turn

[Scott Mc]

The linked one is pretty wild too.

[Trick Pony]

Are the bikes governed for a certain speed? It seems the bike held a pretty constant RPM

They're not governed. Even the 600s can average over 120 mph on a lap, so on the faster parts of the course he's just topped out.

The record for top speed on that track on a 1000cc is 206 mph.

[Pokulski-Blatz]

I always think the Isle of Man race must really throw professional riders for a loop as the perception of speed, obstacles, and general eye candy is much more prevalent. I would think it would be pretty disorienting if you were not use to racing it. The learning curve for that circuit must take years. One mistake and you are dead. Lots of guys died there.

Most of the guys that race it are primarily road racers and have been riding courses like that for a long time. In my eyes it is sorta like rally but on a super bike. Not trying to cheapen the riders skill in this, they are nothing short of amazing. Want some real fun, watch the sidecar race.

Edit: Michael Dunlop is fast as fuck.

[Scott Mc]

Side car racers are simply insane.