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Advanced Riding Course: Cornering
By Niall Mackenzie on 22/03/2010 16:12:18
Pull up a chair for todays masterclass, learn how to handle cornering with Niall Mackenzie
circuit that had this characteristic was Assen in the Netherlands and it caught out many a top rider. As you were crossing the circuit from corner entry to corner exit the changing contour could easily high-side you without much warning. Just ask Michael
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Postcards from Le Mans
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/05/2011 16:17:41
First class French madness
Many would argue that Jerez, Mugello or Assen are the best Moto GP events in Europe but after visiting Le Mans last week I am putting this classic French venue up there with the best.From Thursday afternoon the campsites are filling up
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Niall Mackenzie blog No.2
By Niall Mackenzie . on 06/09/2010 19:53:45
Niall Mackenzie blog # 2
It was good to catch up with my old mate Daryl Beattie last weekend in Misano. Daryl was pushing Mick Doohan hard for the 500cc World Championship in 1995 until he high sided and broke his collar bone in Assen mid way through the year. He eventually
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Mackenzie dreams of Sheene
By Niall Mackenzie on 13/09/2010 11:31:14
Our Niall's teenage dreams come true when he gets to ride two ex-Barry Sheene machines - a Suzuki XR45 and a Walmsley Manx Norton
at the next GP in Assen.The Suzuki XR 45 is currently owned by George Beale and, on the day, looked after by Colin Davies, the ex GP mechanic who amongst many others has spannered for Kevin Schwantz at Lucky Strike Suzuki, Noriyuki Haga at Red Bull Yamaha
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Niall Mackenzie Column - Sep 09
By Niall Mackenzie on 27/09/2009 14:40:30
Niall realises that he’s been favouring the wrong hand all of his life and that drinking Vodka Red Bull is vital to the success of future racing generations
me they’re dedicated but I keep telling them until they get their right arm strapped behind their bike for eight hours a day they have no chance!One of these hopefuls is sixteen-year-old Taylor Mackenzie who is currently living the dream
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Niall Mackenzie Column - Dec 2008
By Niall Mackenzie on 13/12/2008 10:18:51
Seeing the 2009 Yamaha R1 brings up thoughts of styling uncertainty and memories of 'big bang' GP bikes for Niall Mackenzie
copied them thinking it was the only way to be competitive. Ironically, Yamaha eventually won the World championship that year, but even Wayne Rainey would agree that was more down to Mick Doohan mangling his leg at Assen than the Yamaha being
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Winter weather but summer carries on.
By Niall Mackenzie on 14/06/2011 12:43:34
New kit and what about Vale at Silverstone?
Aye, it’s been a another good week in the world of Niall Mackenzie. My friends at Moto Direct sent me a new RST Pro Series suit to try out, I acquired some new rubber for my S10000RR and young Taylor Mac splashed home to 12th place on his Aprilia
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First Ride: Ducati SC1000
By Niall Mackenzie on 17/08/2008 20:50:48
Thirty-three years in the planning and Ducati's Sportclassics are finally here. But you'd better be quick if you want one.
titles came his way, although he had many successes at home and abroad, including five GP podiums finishes. After meeting Mags Sheene (sister of Barry Sheene) at Assen in '70, the pair married a year later and went on to have two children, top BSB runner
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Living with a 2009 Yamaha YZF-R6
By Niall Mackenzie on 16/08/2009 17:00:04
Niall Mackenzie spends some quality time with the Yamaha R6, here's his review
the UK – maybe they’re all going straight onto trackdays around the country.This sad news (for me, anyway) coincided with our 600 group test to Assen in which the R6 came out on top, so I’m far from disappointed with a bike that appears to have the edge
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