Guy Martin on the Britten at Manfeild

Guy Martin on the Britten at Manfeild - 23rd Dec 2014

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9 жыл бұрын

Pit lane footage from Guy Martin's first ride on the Britten at Manfeild on the 23rd Dec 2014. Big thank you to Guy Martin, Sloan Frost and team, Allan Willacy of the Cemetery Circuit Wanganui, Kevin Grant and Johan Heyneke and also to the team at Manfeild.

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@viennapalace 2 жыл бұрын

That's not just a motorcycle, that's art. Rest in peace Mr. Britten.

@scottyskydog 2 жыл бұрын

Mechanical Art! Exquiste!

@viennapalace 2 жыл бұрын

@@scottyskydog Frankly, even if it weren't a functioning motorcycle (ie. a balsa wood mock-up), it would still qualify as art because of it's sheer beauty. The fact that it goes as good as it looks was never a consideration in my assessment...

@carlstyth8368 5 ай бұрын

.......if God had an engineering dept.......

@waynesmith2287 2 жыл бұрын

I love Guy saying "I've got to get this picture. It's never going to happen again is it." sitting on bike with helmet off. Just shows how he really felt.

@anythingbutthehighway867 3 ай бұрын

Love Guy Martin what a character, pity he never got to meet John Britten. Two legends :)

@takingafence 7 жыл бұрын

I'm biased as heck and I'll say this bike is a step up of a generation as it was from horse to car! It was built in way back in the 90's and it could pass today for a modern super bike. NZ has seen some of the greatest individuals in motor sport history, Bruce Mclaren, John Britten, Burt Monroe. All make me proud and this video, to see one of the greatest road races of my generation (track doesn't count in my books) Guy Martin to say these things about a bike that was made when he was a kid and ride it now makes me feel fucken proud! Kiwi mate!!!!!!

@fnq-8890 5 жыл бұрын

iWonaMathDebate .. Yes Mate and you should be proud, you probably live in the best country in the world with all those amazing riders, when the late Great Robert Holden with Dave & Neville Hiscock raced in Oz you couldn't have haven't met nicer blokes or harder riders & the upshot these days is you guys don't have to leave what with your economy & the world comes to you. Pains me me a bit to say it but it's true

@warrenholmar1129 3 жыл бұрын

I'm even more biased Manfield is in the town where I was born 😃

@martinward7239 3 жыл бұрын

Chur Bro

@JETJOOBOY 2 жыл бұрын

I just read about this ride in Martin's 2nd book.. He was very impressed.. he even said if he ever had a kid, he wouldn't let it ride anything on 2 wheels that had telescopic forks.. he said he'd build mountain bikes with the front end design of the Britten for it! Reason being any experienced rider can't get the most out of the strange feeling it gives but someone hat had only ever ridden this style of front end would be massively faster.. cos science!

@JETJOOBOY 2 жыл бұрын

I saw the one on that podium in the Wellington Museum! It is beautiful....

@ibrarsiddiqi8948 9 жыл бұрын

Britten was a genius, has to be said.

@ihateeverything3972 2 жыл бұрын

Shit why have I never heard of him or this bike. I better learn and do the man some justice. Honestly I thought this was a small manufacturer modern bike, it sounds so refined and the build quality looks great. I was expecting this to be along the lines of something like Suter where they're making a few track only bikes, I'm amazed that this thing has been around longer than I have.

@shaftdrive7567 2 жыл бұрын

No frame!

@RogerBarraud 2 жыл бұрын

@@ihateeverything3972 Learn more about John, and you probably won't have to hate everything anymore :-)

@RogerBarraud 2 жыл бұрын

@@shaftdrive7567 Motor == Frame.

@derekderek2570 2 жыл бұрын

@@ihateeverything3972 this bike is old enough to be my dad

@Cantabinexile 9 жыл бұрын

You can tell Mr Martin was impressed as it's the longest time I have seen him go without saying anything ;)

@RogerBarraud 2 жыл бұрын

Takes some doing :-)

@Zi9makin9 6 жыл бұрын

I found out about this bike yesterday and after looking at 2-3 videos about it and recreating the suspension linkage on my pc I can easily say that this is one of the coolest bikes ever. John was an absolute god for building this entire thing by himself. The fact that he died at only 45 is awful, I bet he had so much more to give.

@rogerthat10-47 2 жыл бұрын

He did, the "Recipe" for this, nothing like it before, nothing like it since. what a tragic loss of both man & machine.

@MarkoVukovic0 2 жыл бұрын

He didn't build the entire thing by himself. Don't forget the team of volunteers and engineers behind the scenes working tirelessly to fulfil Joh's vision.

@XBullitt16X 2 жыл бұрын

Same lol

@mariewebb7183 6 ай бұрын

I was fortunate enough to witness Andrew Stroud doing wheel stands down the straight at Ruapuna race track. Impressive to say the least. It has also appeared in the Isle of Man. Found that out today.

@BlandNutz 9 жыл бұрын

That's a big moment for guy he`s wanted to ride that for years.

@68404 5 жыл бұрын

People don't appreciate the significance of this motorcycle. Every motorcycle designer, engine designer, or mechanical engineer is in awe of this machine, as they understand what went into it. It is a mindfuck!

@martinjohnson9316 3 жыл бұрын

I saw a combination of two of my favourite NZ exports in 2013, at the Isle of man (Jurby airfield track)....Bruce Anstey riding the Britten V twin. Bruce is so understated, yet so capable and the Britten was wonderful and an excellent example of minimalist but effective engineering design. Respect from the UK!

@PedroNZ1965 2 жыл бұрын

I was at Jurby too. It made those two Ducatis 851 and the 888 sound very limp wristed.

@DennisMerwood-xk8wp Жыл бұрын

@FITNESSOVER45 NO

@didge0913 2 жыл бұрын

Having watched racing bikes like the Honda's, MV's, Yamaha's, Suzuki's etc., and being impressed to the greatest degree by them since the sixties until now, there isn't one I'm more impressed with than the Britten! Sheer brilliance! Thank you John.

@MilesB1975 5 жыл бұрын

Love Guy Martin, "Ee, Fookin Ell it goes dunnit!?"

@webmasterguru7799 5 жыл бұрын

This is by far my favourite bike of all time.

@nealefrazer4247 2 жыл бұрын

I stood next to the Britten at the GOMA in Brisbane for the 100 motorcycle display,I must have stood at the Britten for at least 40 mins gazing at what I considered to be art and vision with a lot of genius added to the mix..John Britten simply brilliant ..

@willbest1547 9 жыл бұрын

Still one of the most amazing bikes ever. The sound on the recording doesn't do the beast justice, but glad to see it nonetheless. Saw it's predecessor run at Daytona before it broke. Shame that man was stricken down so early in life. What a genius.

@ronaldrussell5481 Жыл бұрын

I was at Daytona too when it ran.

@joechancio5177 7 ай бұрын

Totally agree. All handmade in a garage. Thid bike is worth 1million now.

@mazdarx7887 7 жыл бұрын

John Britten lives forever in that bike. Imagine what he would have built if he had lived.

@rogerthat10-47 2 жыл бұрын

What a "Spectacular" piece of kit, it took on the world & was built in a shed.

@vfrexup 9 жыл бұрын

What a genius John Britten was ! - Guy Martin a great guy too .

@clivedavies5618 9 жыл бұрын

A wonderful wonderful racing motorcycle! Guy's ride is a tribute to John Britten and everybody who keeps this beautiful machine on the track!

@lordlouis2168 2 жыл бұрын

It's such a joy to see the recognition of the intricacies of the Britten and the delight of Guy in having the opportunity to play with it.

@nategray77 9 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! What a bike, what a rider! To see Guy so impressed with the Britten shows how genius John's design still is today. Many thanks for the upload!

@ttkiwis6980 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@SloopJon 9 жыл бұрын

My thoughts, exactly, Nate :-)

@ShadowtheRagdoll 9 жыл бұрын

Very lucky man, few have ever got to ride a bike of such legendary status, Thanks for uploading.

@ttkiwis6980 9 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome. Glad you enjoyed the clip.

@MrCpolzin 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome upload.It's gotta be the best bike in the world still today.Bless John Britten,what a genius.

@ttkiwis6980 9 жыл бұрын

MrCpolzin Thanks!

@MrCpolzin 9 жыл бұрын

TT Kiwis Mate,thank you.It was so nice to see the Britten bike again.Will or can it ever be reproduced ? I mean the bike is so awesome if made available for customers it could and probably would change the way all bikes are designed if not built.The thing is ridiculous.Its way more than just another bike.Is it possible without John ? There has to be a way doesn't there ? Cheers bro.

@ttkiwis6980 9 жыл бұрын

MrCpolzin Anything is possible, but since there are intellectual rights involved, it's not as simple as just copying (or reproducing commercially) the bike. Also, to compound issues, many of the original molds/drawings for the bike parts (bodywork and the like) were lost in the Christchurch earthquake in February 2011. As for other manufacturers using the ideas on the Britten, Ducati did (apparently) use some of the rear suspension ideas from the bike in some of their machines (this is only what I have been told - I am no expert in this area). It's kind of cool that the Britten stays unique, I think.

@MrCpolzin 9 жыл бұрын

Bloody hell.What a story and turn of events.It's almost as if the universe ensured this bike's fate to stand alone,totally unique,so far ahead of all other bikes produced.You're right,that is really cool.The bike industry has so much catching up to do.I guess it's one of those things.It is what it is... Mate thank you for your response.The name Britten will always curl my smile a little and once again it is so lovely to see her in use.Warm wishes for you my brother.Col.

@alexstewart9068 2 жыл бұрын

Thirty years on and it still looks futuristic.

@atomicorang 5 жыл бұрын

That was very very good. Guy is a very interesting man who excells at genius. In my opinion he is an ambassador for our beloved sport. I bet he couldn’t believe he was riding John Britten creation. Love the Kiwi.

@lllllllllllllllll161 2 жыл бұрын

Jesus what a bike. John Britten should go down in history as one of the greatest Kiwis ever. He built this ( with the help of a lot of dedicated people) in his garage!! It was gut wrenching to see him cut down by cancer well before his time... leaving not only his family, but a bike which was still basically in its infancy. Where NZ would be today in the world super bike scene if John was still alive will never been known. As a young bike enthusiast growing up in New Zealand in the 90s ..... This bike was the pinical of bike development. Forget ya factory Ducatis etc.... This was the most beautiful machine ever created ... with performance that bettered the competition. Truly inspirational.

@WiggysanWiggysan 9 жыл бұрын

*So good to see & hear the V1000* I still think the Britten V1000 is one of the most beautiful bikes ever built. Such a shame that Cancer struck John down before he could fulfil his complete dream. Great video. Thanks for the upload. #WoMoCo Tim Lane billy robson Rodger Lyon Cycle News

@teamcharm911 9 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@VictorHenderson 9 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to hear the interfacing between them after his ride. Great stuff.

@SpeedTripleR1200GS1 9 жыл бұрын

Did not know of this bike so did a quick google around. Brilliant man whose life was so cruelly cut short. I wanted to get this book "Britten Motorcycles: The John Britten Sto", but sheesh, so very spendy. goo.gl/EZKjqG

@WiggysanWiggysan 9 жыл бұрын

Speed Triple & R1200GS Try this for an education my friend : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o59-ZMqXsbeRXZ8.html

@SpeedTripleR1200GS1 9 жыл бұрын

Woot... found the documentary: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qZiprbJ0ssWvg4E.html

@justindaley2460 8 жыл бұрын

I remember Andrew Stroud racing this bike at Brands Hatch in '95. He absolutely flogged the competition........

@christopherpearson1752 3 жыл бұрын

Andrew is still very much pushing this bike at demonstrations

@davidburne9477 2 жыл бұрын

i’m a big fan of Stroudy but that’s not my recollection. Won? Yes! Flogged ‘em? No.

@justindaley2460 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidburne9477 - it was a genuine flogging

@thethirdman225 Жыл бұрын

Brands Hatch might be the best illustration of what this bike was really about. Most will rave about the engine - and with good reason because John Britten built it himself in his garage - but Brands is as much a chassis circuit as anything else. You can’t just go there and win because you’ve got a strong motor. The Britten’s chassis was totally unique and Stroud’s descriptions from the era make it clear the chassis was every bit as special as the engine. There are pictures of him passing bikes at Paddock Hill Bend, FFS! Who passes _there?_ You can only do that if you have an exceptional machine.

@RickyJr46 2 жыл бұрын

As astonishing as it is in pictures, seeing a Britten V-1000 in person will really blow your mind.

@Ultra80s 9 жыл бұрын

IIRC, it was in the pit area at '93 USGP. The first thought I had when I saw the bike was - this thing is a T-rex. It looked small in photos, but quite larger in person, with matching presence. You couldn't help but to stop and admire. Strolling pass might not be possible. What a stunner.

@wynkindeworde6504 9 жыл бұрын

I was at the IOM in 1993 when the Britten pulled out and it stopped in front of me John Britten turned up within minutes and stood over his bike keeping people away.He made the carbon fibre wheels himself and baked them in his home oven. In those days few people used or would trust carbon fibre wheels on the IOM as it can be rough and bumpy. The man was a genius RIP.

@ttkiwis6980 9 жыл бұрын

Wynkin de Worde Having had the privilege of hanging around the Britten a little bit, I can tell you that the wheels are often a topic of discussion with riders and enthusiasts alike. Apparently the construction of the wheels is not as it would appear. The 'spokes' on the wheels are just 'covers' for the real load-bearing structure underneath (which I have not yet seen). At least that is what the owner and mechanic say..... But the whole thing is a real work of art.

@wynkindeworde6504 9 жыл бұрын

Interesting.....

@James.._ 5 жыл бұрын

Legend riding another legend.

@erniemckrackin9520 6 жыл бұрын

Even after 20+ years this bike still gets me excited whenever it fires up ! Hand made carbon fiber everything, including the steering head tube, which bolts to front of motor, no frame to be found.Classic! John Britten was a genius.

@kdsowen2882 11 ай бұрын

To be fair ,my old Yam XV1000 TR1-Roadster steering-head , bolts to the front-cylinder ...and Yamaha 'Borrowed' that (amongst other things ) directly from the Vincent . Not knocking his overall-genius though , his bike is living-proof of that : Art on Wheels . Dave NZ

@joechancio5177 7 ай бұрын

This bike was created and handbuilt in a garage. Its worth 1million today.

@scottyskydog 2 жыл бұрын

Could only imagine how this bike would have evolved if John hadn’t passed! God love him an this truly magnificent creation!

@fw1421 5 жыл бұрын

What an honor to ride. A piece of motorcycling history! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@fnq-8890 5 жыл бұрын

Kiwi brilliance again in action, for a Country with less people than Sydney they sure do punch above their weigh on a regular basis.

@75IFFY 8 жыл бұрын

awesome upload, thanks very much!!

@ttkiwis6980 8 жыл бұрын

+75IFFY Thanks, we're glad you enjoyed it.

@EDcase1 9 жыл бұрын

Wow, look at the pipework on the exhaust manifolds.

@RickyJr46 2 жыл бұрын

In early 1995 I had a crazy idea to call the Christchurch NZ telephone operator and ask if she had a Britten listing. "Would you like the office or workshop number?" I chose the latter. The phone rang a couple times and then picked up, "Hello, this is John." My call was simply to ask if he'd be at Daytona in March, if so I'd make the trip to check it out. John said yes they'd be there, and asked where I was calling from. Upon hearing California, he said isn't that quite a long way to go just to see a motorcycle? I said sure, but you guys are traveling a lot further to race it! Chuckling in agreement Britten said, OK, see you there! It was a great adventure to see the team, so glad I did it because a year later he was gone.

@arkhsm 2 жыл бұрын

Just like I went to see my 2 hero's in '87, while he was at the top of his game in the US. Don't know if you've heard of him... BOB GLIDDEN and Oh, he won, and so did the red head... BILL ELLIOTT !!

@sebwiers1 2 жыл бұрын

I built a similar suspension system for one of my my bikes, and the transition from brake to gas he mentions, and quickness to go in to corners, was exactly the goal. It's not a powerful bike, (is an xj750, and power / weight specs are near stock) but it is a HUGE improvement in stop and go traffic & general urban riding.

@TheButlerNZ 3 жыл бұрын

I watched Andrew Stroud run the Britten round Ruapuna in a thunder storm. There was lightning striking all round the horizon, the sweeper into the main straight had a 200mm puddle in the bottom... there was even some hail.... and Andrew put the front wheel down every now and then to get through the tighter corners. A beautiful bike. A friend was invited to a tour of the factory (farm :-) ) as a teen and was given a part of an early setup of the britten "signed" by John himself..... Its a rear axle adjuster... and its signed "LH" q8D (Apparently I was told the huge axle tubes are that size... because he had a lot of that pipe sitting around... Typical Kiwi 'Waste Not' attitude right there)...

@dk2614 2 жыл бұрын

The first time the Britten raced Daytona they had everything set except for a muffler. One of the mechanics went out and bought a can of beans. Opened the can presumably eating the beans, then poked a bunch of holes on the bottom and clamped it on the end of the exhaust pipe. It was said the tech judges might have felt sorry for them and let it pass tech anyway! Little did they know they were looking at genius pure genius! Not just John Britten but the whole lot of his friends that helped all along the way!

@TheButlerNZ 2 жыл бұрын

@@dk2614 I forgot to mention the LH means.... Left Hand.... q8) I mad a modification on my mates race bike mid race-day... He had a VFR400 and was hitting his foot on the ground cornering... His footpegs were 3 botl triangke mount so I think I moved them up to 2, rotating them... then flipped the gear leaver upside down so he had one up the rest down... Apparently it worked a treat... Same guy, different bike on a ride 200k away from home broke his throttle cable... It was a CBR250rr so had a return throttle cable... We disassembled the bike on the side of the road, swapped the cables over (of course they didn't fit) so... a piece of fence wire, duct tape and one of those half heart necklaces later... we reversed the throttle and he rode 200k home with a push-to-accelerate throttle. I was an IT tech back then, now a maintenance engineer.. go figure.

@ryancaugust 2 жыл бұрын

I used to work for Kevin , the owner, and had a look through his bike collection years back. Even without the Britten it would have to be one of the most impressive bike collections in the world!

@johnfitzgerald4206 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing vid Thanks for sharing 🙏

@MICHAEL-ys3pu Жыл бұрын

I seen the Britten at Eastern Creek several years back and I watched Guy on the Island in 2014, it would have been great to see Guy on the Britten, RIP John.

@schr4nz 6 жыл бұрын

Guy is awesome, he's such a little kid sometimes, so cool... Sick bike.

@PorradaVFR Жыл бұрын

My infant son was given permission to be posed on Britten #10 and it’s a photo I treasure - I’ve tried to explain to the now 16 year old how absolutely stunning a machine it was and is, but I don’t think he quite gets it still. What an accomplishment and what a visionary John Britten was. Legend.

@pauloconnor7951 5 жыл бұрын

A fitting bike and rider combo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love to see you guy !

@rjung_ch Жыл бұрын

Great to see Guy take it out and loving it. What a beautiful bike. What a marvel.

@paulthomas3374 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t understand how this bike was not more successful? I’ve followed bike racing for almost 50 years yet know very little about it! How was it not a worldwide phenomenon on and off track? The sound does not do justice to the performance That’s some machine and it’s 30 years old wow just wow !

@AveragePicker 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know how you didn’t know about it. But better late than never. The front end lifting as it passed the Ducati at Donington is still just a chilling victorious sight.

@turboslag 9 жыл бұрын

Guy you lucky bast!!! That is my favourite bike of ALL time!!

@Gary-ys9be 6 ай бұрын

It was a mind blowing machine in the day . RIP John and thanks for the memories.

@orangelion03 9 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this. One wonders what Britten might have accomplished if he'd lived longer...

@ttkiwis6980 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It's amazing to me that a bike that was built in the early '90s still looks futuristic today.

@SloopJon 9 жыл бұрын

TT Kiwis Yep, it's still got it and will have it for a lot longer to come, I reckon.

@kieranh2005 5 жыл бұрын

From what I've read his next motorsport project was a 6 valve supermono

@johnpartridge7623 2 жыл бұрын

Guy Martin is the type who doesn't bullshit, speaks his mind but knows when he's in front of something special & a Britten is special. RIP John Britten.

@robtonge5516 2 жыл бұрын

Timeless masterpiece 🏁🏁🏁

@banarne71 9 жыл бұрын

Great guy and a great bike. Saw the film about Britten and it was really interesting.

@olivertoeknuckleiii2093 Жыл бұрын

We can only imagine how motorcycles would have progressed had Britten not passed on. He was the single most important engineer of our motorcycle time. We will never know how his passing slowed our progress.

@kdsowen2882 11 ай бұрын

He lives-on in modern-bikes, the Big Bike Manufacturers were 'All-Over' that bike with it's innovative-engineering . He definitely impacted bikes of Today. Dave NZ

@nickacelvn 9 жыл бұрын

a cpl of legends right there

@vicpnut1 Жыл бұрын

Guy is like my hero …not only a incredibly talented rider /racer,but is content in his skin ..not bothered by a inner pressure is how I interpret the videoS I have seen of him ,just enjoying life….and in this skilled contentment gets opportunities like this which further his happiness

@fretstain Жыл бұрын

holy shit that's cool. So glad I stumbled onto this.

@XBullitt16X 2 жыл бұрын

If anyone deserves to ride these legendary bikes, it's Guy.

@ec3489 2 жыл бұрын

Guy Martin is the man. One of my favorite riders. He’ll ride anything fast. And I mean fast. And I can listen to him talk all day. Lol

@kirkbennett3927 2 жыл бұрын

That bike is Priceless! Literally. I would be so scared to ride it!!

@SeeBird686 3 ай бұрын

Genius is a combination of things. Intelligence, Drive to get it done, Perseverance to keep working on it when things broke, Open mindedness to see the big picture and not get bogged down on the little stuff, trust in those around you that share the dream and most importantly of all Being NOT scared to do what it is you want to do, even in the face of the NZ knocking machine. Genius Mr Britten, thank you,,,

@karlosvulture5014 3 жыл бұрын

I have had the pleasure to sit on and admire the engineering skills of this once ducati beating beast of A bike,such a shame that " mr Britten" went to the great racetrack up above,I wonder where his skills would of taken him!! R.I.P John

@arkhsm 3 жыл бұрын

That Guy looks right proper on a Britten V1000 !!

@EarlRausch 9 жыл бұрын

Wow what a bike!. F.ckn Cancer. All you riders wherever you are,ride safe and have fun.

@LuciferMorningstarDanny 2 жыл бұрын

And still 27 years on I’m in awe

@gs1100ed 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic! Makes me want MORE! Wish there was some on bike camera footage.

@TXLorenzo 8 ай бұрын

Can you imagine this bike with thirty more years of development?

@wonkylommiter6364 3 жыл бұрын

Guy should buy one of these from the owner of one of the remaining ones stuck in private collections, gathering dust and un used never to be thrashed around tracks in front of appreciative fans again, he clearly really gets how special the Britten was/is. we can only guess what Britten would have gone on to dream up after the learning experience of the short time developing this bike. he clearly was not restricted by the normal tried and trusted ways of thinking and building bikes, or anything else. we need these bonkers, one off thinkers to progress sometimes.

@duaneaguilera7963 4 ай бұрын

Seeing Guy Martin ride the Britten has to be a dream come true for him. video listening to Him talk he didnt want to get off without picture Awesome. , Duane

@andremarz5665 2 жыл бұрын

the Britten was way Way ahead of its time..

@Jonathan_Doe_ 2 жыл бұрын

That shot where you went underneath the front fairing… Wow, he designed the front wheel hugger to direct air into the ducts below the fairing. He was so visionary when it came to giving parts extra functions!

@Charlemagne1367 11 ай бұрын

This and the ducati supermono were my faves during the Battle of the Twins races in Assen. Still to this day the Britten is one of the most beautifull bikes and this is how a motorbike is supposed to sound.

@boohooo6381 9 жыл бұрын

Cool video and what a bike... 👍

@Luke-Harno3 9 жыл бұрын

Britten a Masterpiece Bike !

@stevel6939 6 ай бұрын

Off topic a bit, watching Guy put his gloves on just before mounting the bike. If you've never raced a Superbike or been on the track, that feeling is almost undescribable. Looking so forward to getting out there but still having butterfly a bit in the stomach. I so miss racing. This bike is a work of art. I saw a documentary once about how it was constructed. Just insane how far ahead the technology was for the time.

@hotf00t13 2 жыл бұрын

Love this. 👌👌

@PiDsPagePrototypes 4 ай бұрын

Guy Martin having a fan-girl moment over the bike,... there's something very right about that, and his respect for the design and engineering.

@dave5194 Жыл бұрын

The sound is incredible! It sounds like something from a sci-fi movie

@nathanpeachs2704 2 жыл бұрын

top bloke, I looked up to him as a kid, I wonder what bert monroe would think of this bike 😅😅🇳🇿

@Mtlmshr Жыл бұрын

Two legends!

@joechancio5177 7 ай бұрын

One of the best riders riding the best machine belt for its day. Million dollar bike now.

@andrewford80 9 жыл бұрын

Id have travelled to see this!

@indorider 2 жыл бұрын

Love that bike!

@pouetgiigle4178 9 жыл бұрын

Damn why did he had to die so soon. This man was really Brilliant (genius seems the good term). What a sound!

@Jmememomo 4 жыл бұрын

he still alive ang kicking

@Jmememomo 4 жыл бұрын

@Ed Kemper ohh okay

@wewd 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jmememomo He means John Britten, the maker of this bike. He died of cancer a few years after making it.

@Rwecosher 4 жыл бұрын

Guy and a bike like that - pefect match

@IAW_OPSEC 4 жыл бұрын

4:20 they caught him in neutral around the corner and heard it; straight up I would have played it of lol . Regardless he admitted so he could learn . Guy is really cool ✊🏾

@aeror115 2 жыл бұрын

Two crazy machine Britten/ Martin

@RocketDog-vz1ln 8 ай бұрын

That guy had a gift 🙌 what a talent

@PedrSion 3 ай бұрын

Saw Nick Jefferies riding it in 93/94 at the NW200. Mark Farmer was killed on it at the 1994 TT. He was killed in practice in the Glen Helen section. John Britten was devastated.

@annemickelson2621 4 ай бұрын

Legends.

@_trudge Жыл бұрын

really nice hearing them talking at the end

@jasonstechman5841 3 ай бұрын

Legend enough said

@davidelliott5843 2 жыл бұрын

Guy says "it's more settled than a modern bike" and "no massive transition from braking to power". That's all because there's no tele forks. It's a hub centre steered Hossack front end. Theres no dive on the brakes so you can power on or off mid bend and not worry about it.