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Pictorial: Stealing a tenth
By Ben Cope on 06/06/2012 11:37:26
There aren't many areas of life where a tenth of a second matters as much as when you're racing. We pick the best images of the MotoGP riders at Catalunya, as they do everything they can to try and steal an elusive tenth of a second
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Grip, confidence: It's down to suspension
By Ben Cope on 08/06/2012 15:00:51
We talk to BSB riders about what it means to have good suspension and we run you through the internals of a front fork
the day with suspension experts K-Tech, who's suspension products and knowledge have set TT lap records and claimed countless podiums in BSB and around the world.Last season we talked to some of the British Superbike riders who use K-Tech's suspension. Off
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Pictorial: Five moments from the 2012 TT
By Ben Cope on 26/06/2012 16:19:52
We asked photographer Dan Lo to capture five moments from the 2012 TT and talk about why he chose them and how they were taken
impossible on a short circuit track. The colors of his Swan Yamaha machine also go well with the "Reduce Speed Now" sign, the reflector posts, and the green background. 300mm, F/8, 1/1250sStart Line | Some TT riders like sitting on the curb next
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Mount Everest vs. The Isle of Man TT
By Ben Cope on 30/05/2012 15:24:00
A few thoughts for your consideration
accident). In its 104 year history, 134 riders have died on the TT course, that's an average of 1.34 deaths a year. The average yearly death toll for Everest stands at 2.52 per year since 1924. However it was only after Hillary made the first successful
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My Oulton Park Triumph Triple Challenge
By Ben Cope on 06/06/2012 15:19:00
A one-off ride on a Daytona 675 at Oulton Park. It's what dreams are made of.
to business in the Triumph tent, it’s me and 9 other riders, their bikes and their assembled crew. The atmosphere’s light; a general clinking of spanners serves as the background music punctuated by the occasional whirr of a starter motor introducing
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Ridden: Triumph Thruxton review
By mark forsyth on 04/07/2012 14:54:04
Forward to the past
Le Mans. You feel the bumps, though. Those (by modern standards) spindly front forks and twin rear shocks convey every imperfection back to the rider. But without a rising rate linkage monoshock and catridge USD forks it would, wouldn’t it? Thankfully
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Five great £3000 track weapons
By Jon Urry on 31/05/2012 16:51:00
Want a road bike that'll also cut in on the track? You don't need to blow the bank, check out these smart buys instead
(and typical) GSX-R top end rush.It’s not as fast as a 1000, but there again it isn’t anywhere near as intimidating to ride on track or the road – something that will ultimately make you a faster rider. The only downside is it lacks a bit of the pose
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Five unlimited budget trackday bikes
By Jon Urry on 08/06/2012 13:03:00
From a road homologated WSB Ducati to ex-500GP machinery. If you're into trackdays and money is no object, then why not invest in the best bikes, born with racing in mind
to Marquez’s reputation this bike is over priced and other Moto2 machines from lesser riders have sold for nearer £70,000 (Kalex chassis) or £75,000 (FTR chassis, Keith Flint from The Prodigy owns one).Engine: 599cc, inline four, l/cPower: 140bhpWeight: 137kg
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