of Man TT twice on future generations of the bike.The final twist in the project’s history is the origin of the bike’s now legendary name. A botched translation into Japanese of the French word for lightning gave birth to the name FireBlade. But in 1992

to move the time of the 500GP race, just to get peak viewing in America whose time zone was completely different.Unfortunately later that day absolutely atrocious storms were forecast, heavy thunderstorms, rain, lightning, the whole works. The track wasn

, Wisconsin.Severe weather plagued the area on the weekend, with a tornado sighting south of the track. Thunderstorms came and went and Saturday's races were delayed by rain and lightning. Sunday'spractice was run in a steady rain.Hodgson was away behind

't a lightning fast turner or sporty sports tourer like the VFR or Sprint ST, but it doesn't have the R1150RS's tendency to run wide and is definitely an improvement. I can't really see any ST owners reaching for a new set of knee sliders every five

and had a lightning swoop through mid-Wales. With decent road rubber the Adventure blitzed A-roads with swift efficiency and on the B-roads hitched its ample skirts and cut the rug big style. Perched up high you've loads of visibility (perfect for reading

in the USA. The atmosphere in a packed and sun-soaked Imola that September day was electric.The race was a battle of tactics. Freddie made his usual lightning start, but Kenny took two seconds off the lap record as he caught and passed him on the eighth of 26

didn't look good to the west, not only where the ominous clouds getting closer, now I could see flashes of lightning. I had to make a choice, risk getting bogged and stranded on the remote track for days, or cut my losses and make a dash for firmer

'm not sure where you'd attach any luggage to, and I certainly wouldn't invite a passenger on board. Instead, the riding position and chassis shout racer, as do the lightning steering and fierce brakes - or rather brake, as you only get the single rim

Bull). All the demonstration needed was a bolt of lightning, to activate the works.Then again, it’s a damn clever idea, that further improves braking power and control, but in this case without also slowing up the steering. Tests in races have already

if your bike is stolen, or damaged by fire, lightning, explosion, or attempted theft.Theft cover is important, especially when it comes to motorcycles, and the difference in price between the two, basic policies is usually marginal. As with third party