compulsory in F1 since 1996. Impressively, there has been no loss of life or paralysis in that sport since. So think what it could do for bikes and riders.Meet Dr LeattThe motorcycle neck brace has been pioneered by Dr Chris Leatt, a South African racer

out in terms of lap times (real figures in brackets)BMW S1000RR (1st 56.33)MV Agusta F4 (4th 57.59)Aprilia RSV4 (2nd 57.04)Ducati 1098 (3rd 57.20)WarningNormally this page would be graced with a heading like ‘Conclusion’ or ‘Verdict

Had to share this with you. The first ever WSB meeting at Donington Park in 1988 and a titanic scrap between Bimota's Davide Tardozzi and Ducati's Marco Lucchinelli. This event put Luchinelli firmly in Ducati history as the first ever win

to be launched to the press (often a two week-long event catering for every country under the sun) in hot, sunny climes. This happens because you need good weather to really enjoy a bike and pictures usually look better with a bit of sunshine.The Honda

that as I sit here typing back at home with rain lashing against the windows. This year's TT event looks like it's going to be a belter with a mass of riders (two and three wheels) with points to prove.Hutchy had a modified R1 street bike at his disposal. I

You've got to admire the builder and driver of this GSX-R1000-engined Fiat 600.It may not be easy grafting one engine from one vehicle into another but it's even harder, once you've managed it, to make it stop, turn grip and handle like this car

ran to a dizzy 12,500rpm and made around 80bhp at its decidedly skinny back wheel. Although the incredibly complicated design showed much promise the project was scrapped when Guzzi pulled out of International racing in 1957.If you're going to the show

lane for a restorative cup of complimentary tea.If your riding is rusty, you’re looking for that extra level of riding confidence or you just fancy a blast on some 010-plate Triumphs – I can’t think of a better way to spend £99.On that note, Triumph

and freer revving now, too.We had possibly our most expensive cargo in the back the other day, an RSV-4 Aprilia side-by-side with £25,000-worth of Ducati 1098 Bayliss replica. That was a scary loading job I can tell you.Jinx, the always helpful mechanic

I get all the best jobs, me.We're here in Barcelona to ride Honda's new 18.5mph EV-neo all-electric scooter. It's a bit of a weird event in that it's not on sale yet, it may never come to the UK and there's no mention of predicted pricing. Us