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Isle of Man TT 2017 – Death Toll rises to Three

The Isle of Man TT 2017 races have taken its third victim so far as three riders have succumbed to their injuries obtained during the races.

Davey Lambert, Jochem van der Hoek and Alan Bonner sadly passed away after sustaining major injuries during their respective races in the past week.

Irishman Alan Bonner was the third and latest rider to die during the Senior TT qualifying session on 7 June 2017.

Davey Lambert (Image source: Steve Babb)

The Isle of Man TT 2017 has been a mix of fast riders and even faster bikes thrown into unexpected weather conditions throughout the week so far. This year, the final Senior TT race has not started yet and already the island road circuit has taken three lives in three separate incidents the past few days. (more…)

Isle of Man TT 2017 – Ian Hutchinson snatches 15th TT Win in Opening Race

The opening RST Superbike race of Isle of Man TT 2017 saw Ian Hutchinson from Tyco BMW taking the first win of the opening race.

The win marks Hutchinson’s 15^th TT win which makes him the third most successful rider of the island circuit.

Second place goes to Peter Hickman (Hickman’s Smiths Racing) who managed to snatch his first ever podium finish ahead of early race leader, Dean Harrison (Silicone Racing).

The great Ian Hutchinson from the Tyco BMW squad took the first Isle of Man TT of 2017 with a stunning victory in the RST Superbike race yesterday. Yesterday’s victory marks Hutchinson’s 15^th TT win in his racing career. (more…)

Isle of Man TT 2017 – Ian Hutchinson Merangkul Kemenangan Ke-15 TT Pada Perlumbaan Pembukaan

Perlumbaan pembukaan RST Superbike untuk Isle of Man TT 2017 menyaksikan Ian Hutchinson dari Tyco BMW meraih kemenangan pertama pada perlumbaan pembukaan.
Kemenangan ini menandakan kemenangan TT yang ke-15 Hutchinson yang menjadikannya penunggang ketiga paling berjaya di atas litar pulau ini.
Tempat kedua diduduki oleh Peter Hickman (Hickman’s Smith Racing) yang berjaya mendapatkan penamat di atas podium pertamanya di hadapan pendahulu awal perlumbaan, Dean Harrison (Silicone Racing).

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Suter Withdraws from Isle of Man TT 2017

Suter recently made the announcement regarding the withdrawal due to personnel shortage
The Suter MMX 500 aka “The Beast” was the only two-stroke motorcycle that competed in last year’s Isle of Man Pokerstars Senior TT race

Suter recently broke news with their announcement of withdrawing from the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy for 2017. This came to a shock for a lot of folks considering that their highly anticipated two-stroke Suter MMX 500 aka “The Beast” made its debut in last year’s race placing 34^th in the 2016 PokerStars Senior TT race. (more…)

Mugen Introduces Electric Motorcross Race Bike “E.Rex”

The Mugen E.Rex Concept Bike was introduced during the Tokyo Motorcycle Show last weekend
The concept off-road bike was a collaboration between Mugen and Honda

Mugen displayed their latest concept bike; the E.Rex. During the Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2017 that happened this past weekend meant that there’s a high possibility the motorcross industry is heading towards the Earth-friendly vibe. (more…)

Guy Martin Returns to Isle of Man TT for 2017!

Guy Martin will race for the factory Honda Racing team
John McGuiness’s new team mate
Will race on the new Honda CBR100RR Fireblade SP2

Yes, you read that right. After a long hiatus away from road racing, Guy Martin has finally agreed to get into the Isle of Man TT action again this year. This time around, he will be racing for the factory Honda Racing team after being approached by Honda Racing boss, Neil Tuxworth. (more…)

Isle of Man TT movie starring Matt Damon and Liam Neeson coming soon

Movie about famed Isle of Man TT road race coming soon starring Matt Damon and Liam Neeson.

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Video: IOMTT in full 360-degree view

Get to grips with the infamous and deadly Isle of Man TT (IOMTT) road racing course in full 360-degree view.

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Video: Michael Dunlop’s record-breaking lap at IOMTT 2016

Watch the outright fastest lap ever set at around the Snaefell Mountain Course by Michael Dunlop at IOMTT 2016.

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Limited edition 2016 Arai Corsair-X Isle of Man TT helmet

The popular Arai Corsair-X helmet gets the limited edition Isle of Man TT treatment. (more…)

McGuinness and Cummins to remain with Honda

23-time Isle of Man TT winner John McGuinness and Manxman Conor Cummins announced yesterday that they will remain with the Honda Racing squad for the 2016 road-racing season.

Having won the Senior TT category this year, McGuinness said that he aims to maintain the form this year as well. Meanwhile, Cummins, who also had a strong year with the squad culminating in a pair of superbike second places at the Ulster Grand Prix, says that there’s still room for improvement.

Speaking at the Motorcycle Live event, the duo said that besides the Isle of Man TT, they will also be participating in the North West 200 and Macau Grand Prix. Cummins on the other hand, will also be racing at the Ulster Grand Prix.

“2015 was a mixed season for me, I didn’t really get the results I wanted at the North West or the TT, but it all came together at the Ulster and leaving with two second-places was great. The Fireblade is a great machine and I’m so happy to be back with Honda Racing again for now my third year,” said Cummins.

According to Honda Racing Team, the ‘Morecambe Missile’ and the ‘Ramsey Rocket’ will participate in the Superbike classes at the North West 200 and also the Superbike and Senior races at the Isle of Man TT aboard the proven Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP. Cummins will also take part in the 2016 Ulster GP and both riders are scheduled to race at Macau later in the year

Report: Isle of Man limit-free roads violates human rights?

According to a finding posted on Visordown.com, the infamously unrestricted nature of the speed-limit-free Isle of Man could be in violation of human rights. The site recently spoke with John Needham, a coroner working on the Isle of Man, who pointed out the possible infraction. (more…)

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The Isle of Man TT 2017 races have taken its third victim so far as three riders have succumbed to their injuries obtained during the races.

Davey Lambert, Jochem van der Hoek and Alan Bonner sadly passed away after sustaining major injuries during their respective races in the past week.

Irishman Alan Bonner was the third and latest rider to die during the Senior TT qualifying session on 7 June 2017.

The opening RST Superbike race of Isle of Man TT 2017 saw Ian Hutchinson from Tyco BMW taking the first win of the opening race.

The win marks Hutchinson’s 15th TT win which makes him the third most successful rider of the island circuit.

Second place goes to Peter Hickman (Hickman’s Smiths Racing) who managed to snatch his first ever podium finish ahead of early race leader, Dean Harrison (Silicone Racing).

Suter recently made the announcement regarding the withdrawal due to personnel shortage

The Suter MMX 500 aka “The Beast” was the only two-stroke motorcycle that competed in last year’s Isle of Man Pokerstars Senior TT race

The Mugen E.Rex Concept Bike was introduced during the Tokyo Motorcycle Show last weekend

The concept off-road bike was a collaboration between Mugen and Honda

Guy Martin will race for the factory Honda Racing team

John McGuiness’s new team mate

Will race on the new Honda CBR100RR Fireblade SP2

Movie about famed Isle of Man TT road race coming soon starring Matt Damon and Liam Neeson.

Get to grips with the infamous and deadly Isle of Man TT (IOMTT) road racing course in full 360-degree view.

Watch the outright fastest lap ever set at around the Snaefell Mountain Course by Michael Dunlop at IOMTT 2016.

23-time Isle of Man TT winner John McGuinness and Manxman Conor Cummins announced yesterday that they will remain with the Honda Racing squad for the 2016 road-racing season.

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The win marks Hutchinson’s 15^th TT win which makes him the third most successful rider of the island circuit.