to and the exact tolerances expected of them. That's because top-of-the-range forks use better quality components and feature a hard-anodised coating on the stanchions, which results in less wear compared to a standard road fork and therefore fewer tiny amounts

, on track at least, doubt and self-preservation start to cloud the fun.But there is one limit you can take the Panigale to: top speed. All you need is a piece of tarmac long enough, frankly it doesn't have to be that long...Just 3 gears in and you're already

the quarter mile in 10.4 seconds, while the Porsche managed 11.7. The bike's lack of weight meant it was easier to fire off the line and get up to speed but as the two crossed the line, the Panigale was approaching its wall, while the GT2RS had only just got

Every year the topic of banning the TT comes up but did you know that the average deaths per year on Mount Everest are higher than the TT?Social commentators and journalists who think that the world should be a place where no-one is allowed to die

air intakes spread across the middle of the outer shell and a ventilated mesh fabric against the back. To fasten there are adjustable arm straps and a Velcro waist belt.Recommended: What sets the Back-Pro 4 apart in the line-up is it offers the top

1992 ROC Yamaha YZR500 - £48,300Admit it, who wouldn’t give their right bollock (or nearly £50,000 if you are precious about your man parts) to fire one of these beauties up at a Brands Hatch trackday! A ROC Yamaha YZR500 was sold in a Bonham

(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

GP racers are always saying – a rhythm. Just leaving the Thruxton in top gear and pretty much leaving the brakes alone – I was rolling on and off the power and keeping up a speed of 70-80mph, flowing corners together with neat lines, avoiding visible bumps