This footage is mind blowing, it seems impossible anything could be going so fast on those roads, these guys are true legends, nothing but respect for these guys.
the reflexes are minblowing, we all can drive a fucking bike, but that man put it on another level hahahaha even the legend Rossi couldn't race again't those guys, just to be in comparison
The entire video is one big pucker; yet I can’t look away. As someone else mentioned, just having a solid memory of the intricate course is incredible to me.
+Ayush Sharma I hate the people that put music over it. If they want music so badly, they can open another video, put on a song they like, and watch it, leaving it without music for other to enjoy.
+Rob Mitchell that really depends if your audience are bikers, or at least gear-heads vs regular public. if you have half an ear you can listen to downshifts, before a lean-in or before the little head jerk of the rear wheel pulling back ... but for a regular guy after a few minutes its probably angry buzzing ... to each their own, it is better to have both bike movies for the regular audience, and track films for fans like us. everyone happy.
+Rostol I strongly disagree. This kind of videos is for petrol heads, bikers, speed junkies and the likes. If one doesn't like the sound of the motorcycle, chances are the same person wouldn't be interested in such a video.
How on Earth does his heart handle the constant wobbling and the front end coming up at over 150mph? Sixth gear corners wide open? Give me a break. And this isn't some pusher. It's John McGuiness, the greatest TT rider ever. As a super bike rider I just can't wrap my head around it. Every lap at least 20 death corners. Talk about an addiction to adrenaline... Lord have Mercy...
Even on a closed circuit the bike is moving all over the place . The banks of Daytona are wide open for a long time . It takes physical strength and focus. You do sort of get used to it after a while.
This video explains a lot about top motorcycle racing. The combination of the skill to ride at the limits plus memorize such a long and complex course is of course very rare. That is why, to me, the Isle of Man was taken off the GP circuit but remains as an incredibly difficult race to win. The very talented riders of GP could not deal with such a long and complex course. This is not to denigrate them, but only to say that this is a very different world. Let's keep this tradition going. There is nothing else like it in the world.
Your comparison is nonsensical. The only thing that sets Isle of Man TT apart is that it is deadly. And it has nothing to do with speed, but with how unforgiving the "track" is in terms of terrain, mainly because it is not a track at all. You can fall off a bike going at 20mph, hit your head into one of those stone street walls and die instantly, while in motogp you can fall at 180mph, and slide on your back into an evenly layered grass, stand up and walk away. Professional racing tracks are no less complex and require no less intelligence. On the contrary, those things aside they are also extremely physically demanding, requiring maximum attention as the race is twice as long than Islw of Man (40miles vs 80)
Absolutely would have to ride the course many times to remember every key moment to choose the apex and the max speed. I've been on 2 wheels since 8. I'm 51 and ride FZ6R + FZ09. Well if your familiar the 900 3cylinder has tremendous torque and I ride a little sporty but Damn - you need good vision and such control and and calm courage to even think of that consistentl pace. True champions of 2 wheels at the TT brother
Great video. It shows that other than being a master of the bike, he has also memorized the course and knows exactly where to accelerate, brake, etc. How many people could memorize a 37+ mile course. This is way beyond the MotoGP where you could easily memorize a 12 turn course. This is his genius.
Leave us not forget that from roughly 1907 thru 1976. The road race the Isle of Manx Tourist Trophy was included in Moto GP. ------- " The 1976 Isle of Man TT was the fifth round of the 1976 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place between 7 June and 12 June 1976 at the Snaefell Mountain Course. 1976 marked the end of an era as it would be the last time the Isle of Man TT would appear on the Grand Prix calendar.[1] Once the most prestigious race of the year, the event had been increasingly boycotted by the top riders, and finally succumbed to pressure for increased safety in racing events.[1] The Grand Prix was moved to England in 1977 with the British Grand Prix being held at the Silverstone Circuit. "
What amazing skill & nerve these riders have, Formula One drivers cannot compare to these guys. As far as I'm concerned John McGuinness should be earning double or triple the amount that guys like Lewis Hamilton earn. The concentration, focus & balls to do this is simply mind blowing. HUGE RESPECT to all the TT riders.
+Robert G And to think poor little Lewis can,t have a pint and a pie when want,s one unless the team Hamilton appointed with his "life" management approves it after "running" it past the team and sponsors legal think tank in triplicate contract form !! No think MC PINT got the best deal whatever the cash !! Love to see f1 stars face a real open paddock think the "hissy fits" make top tv
I know i'm 2 years late but come on, F1 drivers may have a lot less risk in comparison to what John is doing But the toll a race does to their body means that they have to be 100000% fit for a race. The pressure on their necks they take under something as simple as braking and turning in for a corner is immense Both deserve huge amounts of respect
@@hasaanali4035 at least race car drivers aren't living their lives glued to videos or games. But to compare race car drivers to THIS? Apples and oranges I say! After discovering the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy way back when, all other sports became lame. Like watching special Olympics. Nothing. Can. Compare!
Hasaan Ali i think people forget just how fast a F1 car actually is, it's about a 1/3 faster around a bend than any super bike and with similar acceleration. There's some footage of Guy Martin & David Coulthard racing each other, Guy does 2 laps and David does 3 laps and wins by some way. That not to say the TT is lame in any way, millimetres, milliseconds from death you've got to hold your nerve.
+tweetchris46 Get what you mean but just a small intro by the late Geoff Cannell for old times sake be ok as wass the voice of the tt to me in my younger life even if not go would head up local hills and tune in to the race ! Yes getting old now so get my fix at Classic tt/Manx grand prix speaking of which you may enjoy on you tube CLASSIC TT LAP OF HONOUR START UP GATE 2013 as a man that starts his Domiracer up indoors have you no shame sir ? How can i now go my shed and start up "YING DING" my t(r)usty old MZ ?
Incredible. I can’t even fathom processing information at these speeds. I tell people one reason I love riding is the thrill, the speeds always seem outrageous, no matter how slow I’m going. I can’t imagine doing this.
having the mental ability to remain focused on that ever moving single point on the horizon he's aiming for at that speed is beyond my comprehension. hats off
And in the Senior TT they do 6 freaking laps... That's around 360km. 2 Pitstops... And not only that, most riders start in 3 or even more classes. Just insane.
Guy Martin is my favorite but Johns lap here is just so much more on the pipe, I mean it's louder, faster, he brakes harder stays in the gas longer I mean he's nearly faster than the bike, this dude is riding the absolute shit out of it.
and poxy footballers get £100000 + a week ... I honestly think john is worth more than that just for this ride. utter guts, strength and skill. its beyond belief how anyone can ride this fast. I shit myself over 55mph on a straight road.
I'm afraid not there is next to no prize money, and they are mostly small private teams, some of the top riders might get paid, but nothing like a football player. they do it for the love of the sport!!!
And professional video game players get anywhere from $100000 (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) to $1.8 million (Dota 2) for winning biggest tournament of the year (that's per player, 5 players in a team), plus a lot of money for other tournaments throughout the year. The total prize pool for 2016 International (biggest Dota 2 tournament of the year) was over $20 million! It's like "Unknown Name" said, it's all about the fans and how much the sport is supported financially. Small fan base - small prize pools. IOM TT is something only a true motorbike fan loves and they are a very small minority compared to general population, as I'm sure you'll agree. Yes, it makes no sense compared to how much these guys risk but that's the world we live in, it's all about the supply vs demand.
Also, IOM TT is something very extreme on the sports spectrum. That means very small number of people can really connect to it and an even smaller number can actually ride it. And in order to have a large fan base and be popular, you need to be widely accessible. Not to mention the fact that, if you're not British, chances are you probably haven't even heard of TT or had the chance or money to ever go to one of the events. People are more likely to connect to something they can enjoy themselves, personally. Every other sport - football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, etc. that's something all of us can play and enjoy and acquire greater appreciation for what professional players can do. And therein lies the catch - how many people do you know that ride a motorbike? Very small number compared to those driving a car, right? And how many of those like to ride fast, how many like extreme speeds? Even smaller number, I'd guess. So it all comes down to that - numbers. All that makes IOM TT a very niche event, something for the aficionados. And when the bikers are already in the minority, it makes it even more special and in turn, less likely to be getting a lot of attention and be viable from financial standpoint if you're a potential sponsor and looking to invest money.
5:07 Excellent demonstration of the insane reaction time of these guys. He realized that his line wasn't tight enough before he was even properly in the corner and did an extra downshift to tighten the line and short-shifted back up immediately when he knew his line was corrected so he would still be in the right gear on exit.
I watched it and realised, that I probably would be smashed or loose 2 seconds in correcting.He just foresaw clearly the situation accouring, shift down to decelerate without breaking, shift up and flat out...... Unfuckingbelievable. " I stood and watched in ore not nearly describes it. These men are monuments of bravery and skill; close to " The thin red line" of the Redcoats. True heroes of our modern age! Immortal legends while alive!
That's how good John is hahahaha for me, best pilot in the world in action! Even MotoGP Pilots won't have this reaction/perception in time to avoid/corret his line! Full throttle all time!
From what I’ve watched that particular stretch is two flat out right handers and then a downshift or two for the third right hander as there’s a tighter left hand bend shortly after, then it’s flat out again before reaching the tall stone wall short right hander
24 years that I rode the TT Cours four times. I remember most of the track. I was there not during TT races and my motorbike made 100 mph max. The Cours is just unforgettable! What John does is more than amazing!
This is a great example of the 'slow in, fast out' approach that TT veterans are always talking about. Listen how soon and how hard John gets on the power exiting turns. Brilliant stuff.
For me he is one of very few true succesfull men. Doing what he loves, best in it and doing it with his family by his side. That has more worth for me that all the money in the world.
2020 coming to an end ,2021 TT cancelled and John Mc is thinking of retiring from TT racing So Sad ,After watching this video and seeing your skill etc I bet millions of people will miss you riding your big lady around the tracks /roads but whot ever you do ,stay safe and happy with your family in
@aydinvideo, here's a free reality check for you and your so called master. Joey Dunlop is the True Master of the TT. Joey Dunlop beat john m. and david j. when he was an old man. So becareful with your punchlines, because you'll get called out on all this master talk crap. John may have inspired you, fine. But the King who holds the record is Joey Dunlop.
+ATLPOWERED McPint is the current master on modern era machines- and all time fastest lap record holder at 132.701mph. Joey died 15+ years ago, and therefore was never able to compete at today's level with the new generation of bikes. This year John also has the opportunity to break Joey's record holding (26) number of wins- but my comment still stands. John McGuinness is the FASTEST man ever to ride the mountain course- a true legend, and master of the TT.
+ATLPOWERED joey was the master, but sadly is no longer. besides he beat John while being old yes but John didn't have anything like the experience he does now. anyway, it's all ifs and buts. comparing two riders from different eras is futile, would Fangio beat Hamilton in a new Mercedes gran prix car, no way but he'd thrash him in a 50s merc. it's a different skill set.
+aydinvideo I have to say joey stopped winning on the big bikes a long time before he died.were as John is still doing the business. not taking anything away from joey I'm a massive fan and seen him race on the island in 89 on my first visit
+rob sim "I have to say joey stopped winning on the big bikes a long time before he died." Have you forgotten his win in the 2000 Superbike race on the SP2 just a few weeks before his fatal crash in Estonia. Perhaps the competition wasn't as ferocious as it is now, but Joey did set his own personal best lap of over 123mph during that race.
15:16 over a hill.... front wheel in the air going who knows how fast... wheel touches the pavement and in a blink of the eye there's a stone wall inches away. Unreal.
+Liam Evans Now there is a cost effective way to travel. I'll start training today. Better yet, if I start swimming there today, I might get there by May. :o)
These guys are truly insane. I’ve watched videos of the TT since the 70’s and I can’t understand how they get the courage to run this fast on narrow roads through tiny hamlets like this. Just amazing riding skill.
I think you have to a special kind of mind to do this, to remember all those bends and corners, and to put the danger out of your thoughts,,, these guys are amazingly, scarily special
John is so smooth through the track and appears to not use the brakes as much as most other riders. It's easy to see why he's won 23 times.. A true maestro on the Isle of Man!!
I rode motorcycles for many years, watching this i break out into a sweat.... I cannot even fathom running at 10/10’s for one 37.5 mile lap, multiple times remembering such an intricate street course with the surface changes, tree cover, the painted lines (running in the rain no less) it takes a infinite amount of concentration, fearlessness and balls of steel. Just seeing the lean angles these guys through turns....talk about commitment and absolute confidence. I can’t imagine how they ride on a normal day when they’re not racing? Outstanding skill!
These POV videos show the skill and daring these riders have. No sport matches IOMTT, not one even close. Hats off and mad respect and envy of their skills. I live bikes but could never ride anywhere near that level. But as a sportbike rider for years I understand how skilled they are.
Never fails to blow my mind or give me goosebumps every time I watch Mcguinness. He is a true legend and one of if not the best to ever ride a motorcycle. Me and my girl are huge hopefully have the honor see in in person
John is an absolute Monster behind the bars. The experience & knowledge he has of every inch of this 37+ mile track is just mind blowing. There have been some real great and there still are some greats like Peter Hickman etc etc......but there was just something about John's riding style and how aggressive he is with throttle application and corner entry, guys just an absolute charger, and a Legend.
This makes every other form of motor racing look tame. These guys are so brave and have so much confidence in their skill. Respect. John McGuinness is one of the all time IOm greats.
The way he's taking those curves is giving me a heart attack. Not the super hard turns, but a ton of these curves. Crazy how he can control it like that.
Amazing riding skills , you can see the bike trying get away from him a few times , and is that wheel slip you hear when the revs suddenly rise very quickly , it must be like driving in a tunnel at those speeds much respect.
It’s not wheel slip you hear. The tyre has a smaller circumference on the edge to what it has in the middle. As the bike leans over the bike is travelling at the same speed but the wheel is having to turn faster to match the forward momentum so the revs will rise but the speed remains the same.
I'm an amateur clubracer myself. I'm not that fast but I understand how the MotoGP or WSBK or other fast riders can go really fast on the same track I ride at a lower speed (laptimes). But I can't get my head around how much courage, trust in your bike, bike control and skills or track knowledge you must have to go flat out on The Isle of Man. Blind corners, jumps, really really bumpy roads. Just how?
I couldn't even process or decide the turns and where the road ends... This takes balls of steel to stay calm in this speed... And it's so amazing that these roads are public roads and not the track 😵😵😵
God, it takes a separate set of balls just to WATCH an onboard run... can't comprehend what balls of sheer adamantium this guy must have. Special respect.
As the IoM TT is upon us soon it's May 2024. I hope and pray John gets his 24th win this year! Or his 48th podium. Either way the man is an absolute legend, he has nothing more to prove. John McGuinness for the 24th TT win 2024 🏁🏍🥇🏆
You may enjoy on You Tube CRASH ISLE OF MAN TT WET PATCHES with a nice little "chat" at end .Hope you make it over soon and the Classic TT later in the year a good event to attend
john richards ... absolutely NO ONE loves their job this much haha... Your comment has made me snort my coffee all over my keyboard... thanks for that haha... 😂👍🏼😤🤤😋🤗😪
When you're not sure whether to use your or you're so you just use your because it's your best guess. You're still a wonderful person...just pointing out your mistake. 🤓
An absolute MASTER of the Legendary Island Course.At this speed,any lapse in concentration and it would be a disaster.Among the very best Motorcycle Riders the world has ever seen.
Same here. The first time I watched one of these videos I wondered by how much it had been sped up, because surely to god that can't be real?! My jaw dropped when I realised it was in real time. Simply incredible.
As fast as this looks on screen, until you've been and seen, you'll never appreciate just how mind - meltingly fast the TT is. It's actually shocking, but in a good way. 🇮🇲🇮🇲🇮🇲
Reminds me of a video game I played years ago. Huge difference is if he crashes, he can't simply put another quarter in and start over. I give it to the man. That's huge steel balls and loads of talent as a rider.
This footage is mind blowing, it seems impossible anything could be going so fast on those roads, these guys are true legends, nothing but respect for these guys.
Thanks for ur kind words. My best
The gods bow down in envy
the reflexes are minblowing, we all can drive a fucking bike, but that man put it on another level hahahaha even the legend Rossi couldn't race again't those guys, just to be in comparison
Yes how can a human being have such fast reflexes
Surtout une bonne pizza paire et nous ne sommes pas chez les amateurs 🤩🤩🤩🇮🇲🇮🇲😇🌠
Stressing even just by watching it through my monitor. Utter respect to the TT riders !
balls and big
The entire video is one big pucker; yet I can’t look away. As someone else mentioned, just having a solid memory of the intricate course is incredible to me.
I was tired after watching this. You would have thought I was the one riding !!!
Yea couldn't agree more mate
@@geoffhill6992 àà
I LOVE how these videos aren't plagued by shitty music. This is perfect!! (Maybe could use 60fps capture, but I'm not complaining).
yes exactly. what better music than the super bike orchestra playing in the Ile of Mann concert hall. why can't video producers realise that.
+Ayush Sharma I hate the people that put music over it. If they want music so badly, they can open another video, put on a song they like, and watch it, leaving it without music for other to enjoy.
+Rob Mitchell that really depends if your audience are bikers, or at least gear-heads vs regular public. if you have half an ear you can listen to downshifts, before a lean-in or before the little head jerk of the rear wheel pulling back ... but for a regular guy after a few minutes its probably angry buzzing ... to each their own, it is better to have both bike movies for the regular audience, and track films for fans like us. everyone happy.
60 would be cool
+Rostol
I strongly disagree. This kind of videos is for petrol heads, bikers, speed junkies and the likes. If one doesn't like the sound of the motorcycle, chances are the same person wouldn't be interested in such a video.
You won't see any smoother or faster around the TT than that.
The man is a machine.
*Peter Hickman enters the room*
Jynx is Magic let him do that 19 plus times and then see eh..
Jynx is Magic Peter Hickman is in a league of his own. He has the smoothness of JM and the aggression of MD rolled into one.
@@carloravara2487 apples and oranges. You have to be 70kg max to compete moto gp. TT racers balls weigh more than that.
@@carloravara2487 And will GP racers win at TT? I don't think so.
How on Earth does his heart handle the constant wobbling and the front end coming up at over 150mph?
Sixth gear corners wide open? Give me a break. And this isn't some pusher. It's John McGuiness, the greatest TT rider ever. As a super bike rider I just can't wrap my head around it. Every lap at least 20 death corners.
Talk about an addiction to adrenaline... Lord have Mercy...
Even on a closed circuit the bike is moving all over the place . The banks of Daytona are wide open for a long time . It takes physical strength and focus. You do sort of get used to it after a while.
No room for mistakes... the reaper is waiting in every corner and every wall
I AM A PROFESSIONAL 30 years on bikes. THATS HOW
John is absolutely something else. Awesome guy.
@@JMAC-rs6ey - hahaha it's in your blood !
This video explains a lot about top motorcycle racing. The combination of the skill to ride at the limits plus memorize such a long and complex course is of course very rare. That is why, to me, the Isle of Man was taken off the GP circuit but remains as an incredibly difficult race to win. The very talented riders of GP could not deal with such a long and complex course. This is not to denigrate them, but only to say that this is a very different world.
Let's keep this tradition going. There is nothing else like it in the world.
Brilliant stuff faster than a helicopter fair play to ye john
Couldn't have said it any better mate
Awesome
Your comparison is nonsensical. The only thing that sets Isle of Man TT apart is that it is deadly. And it has nothing to do with speed, but with how unforgiving the "track" is in terms of terrain, mainly because it is not a track at all. You can fall off a bike going at 20mph, hit your head into one of those stone street walls and die instantly, while in motogp you can fall at 180mph, and slide on your back into an evenly layered grass, stand up and walk away. Professional racing tracks are no less complex and require no less intelligence. On the contrary, those things aside they are also extremely physically demanding, requiring maximum attention as the race is twice as long than Islw of Man (40miles vs 80)
Absolutely would have to ride the course many times to remember every key moment to choose the apex and the max speed. I've been on 2 wheels since 8. I'm 51 and ride FZ6R + FZ09.
Well if your familiar the 900 3cylinder has tremendous torque and I ride a little sporty but Damn - you need good vision and such control and and calm courage to even think of that consistentl pace. True champions of 2 wheels at the TT brother
he´s not driving, he´s flying. a real mastermind of motorcycling! please stay alive john!
Great video. It shows that other than being a master of the bike, he has also memorized the course and knows exactly where to accelerate, brake, etc. How many people could memorize a 37+ mile course. This is way beyond the MotoGP where you could easily memorize a 12 turn course. This is his genius.
It's plain stupid to compare motogp and this.
Leave us not forget that from roughly 1907 thru 1976. The road race the Isle of Manx Tourist Trophy was included in Moto GP. ------- " The 1976 Isle of Man TT was the fifth round of the 1976 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place between 7 June and 12 June 1976 at the Snaefell Mountain Course. 1976 marked the end of an era as it would be the last time the Isle of Man TT would appear on the Grand Prix calendar.[1] Once the most prestigious race of the year, the event had been increasingly boycotted by the top riders, and finally succumbed to pressure for increased safety in racing events.[1] The Grand Prix was moved to England in 1977 with the British Grand Prix being held at the Silverstone Circuit. "
Interesting. Never knew that! Thanks.
Alexandre Santini
Yep, not even close to comparable. Love them both for vastly different reasons.
been watching for 30 years and this never ever gets boring.EVER.
The best 17 mins I spent today
This is truly phenomenal. He is so comfortable with the bike moving around under him. Amazing clip, watched it twice in a row.
Yes great machine I feel great At 220 what a ride. My best mate. Racing like hell to get to heaven
What amazing skill & nerve these riders have, Formula One drivers cannot compare to these guys. As far as I'm concerned John McGuinness should be earning double or triple the amount that guys like Lewis Hamilton earn. The concentration, focus & balls to do this is simply mind blowing. HUGE RESPECT to all the TT riders.
+Robert G And to think poor little Lewis can,t have a pint and a pie when want,s one unless the team Hamilton appointed with his "life" management
approves it after "running" it past the team and sponsors legal think tank
in triplicate contract form !! No think MC PINT got the best deal whatever
the cash !! Love to see f1 stars face a real open paddock think the "hissy
fits" make top tv
agree
I know i'm 2 years late but come on, F1 drivers may have a lot less risk in comparison to what John is doing
But the toll a race does to their body means that they have to be 100000% fit for a race. The pressure on their necks they take under something as simple as braking and turning in for a corner is immense
Both deserve huge amounts of respect
@@hasaanali4035 at least race car drivers aren't living their lives glued to videos or games. But to compare race car drivers to THIS? Apples and oranges I say!
After discovering the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy way back when, all other sports became lame. Like watching special Olympics.
Nothing. Can. Compare!
Hasaan Ali i think people forget just how fast a F1 car actually is, it's about a 1/3 faster around a bend than any super bike and with similar acceleration.
There's some footage of Guy Martin & David Coulthard racing each other, Guy does 2 laps and David does 3 laps and wins by some way.
That not to say the TT is lame in any way, millimetres, milliseconds from death you've got to hold your nerve.
I love that there are no "witty" commentors or crappy music.....Perfect, thank you
+tweetchris46 Get what you mean but just a small intro by the late Geoff Cannell for old times sake be ok as wass the voice of the tt to me in my
younger life even if not go would head up local hills and tune in to the race !
Yes getting old now so get my fix at Classic tt/Manx grand prix speaking of
which you may enjoy on you tube CLASSIC TT LAP OF HONOUR START UP GATE 2013 as a man that starts his Domiracer up indoors have you no shame sir ? How can i now go my shed and start up "YING DING" my
t(r)usty old MZ ?
God bless Geoff Cannell, I'm very m,uch looking forward to TT2016, it'll be my 16th visit..I love the place....ride safe fella
Don't forget, this is just ONE lap. John carries on and does ANOTHER FIVE at this speed. Awesome. 😅
How's that even possible the guys a machine
Incredible. I can’t even fathom processing information at these speeds. I tell people one reason I love riding is the thrill, the speeds always seem outrageous, no matter how slow I’m going. I can’t imagine doing this.
having the mental ability to remain focused on that ever moving single point on the horizon he's aiming for at that speed is beyond my comprehension. hats off
And in the Senior TT they do 6 freaking laps... That's around 360km. 2 Pitstops... And not only that, most riders start in 3 or even more classes. Just insane.
Muscle memory has a big part to play in it.
@@funkymunky absolutely 👍
Guy Martin is my favorite but Johns lap here is just so much more on the pipe, I mean it's louder, faster, he brakes harder stays in the gas longer I mean he's nearly faster than the bike, this dude is riding the absolute shit out of it.
I was half way through this video and the tension was draining. The focus this guy has is incredible.
@@wallymcguire2033 He does it for 6 laps!!!!! It's completely insane!!!
Guy Martin had a box full of nothings
@@richlee509That’s right he’s sucks
and poxy footballers get £100000 + a week ... I honestly think john is worth more than that just for this ride. utter guts, strength and skill. its beyond belief how anyone can ride this fast. I shit myself over 55mph on a straight road.
if TT racers had as many fans and support as football teams/players do, they would be roughly on the same wage (same applies to motoGP racers etc)
I'm afraid not there is next to no prize money, and they are mostly small private teams, some of the top riders might get paid, but nothing like a football player. they do it for the love of the sport!!!
And professional video game players get anywhere from $100000 (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) to $1.8 million (Dota 2) for winning biggest tournament of the year (that's per player, 5 players in a team), plus a lot of money for other tournaments throughout the year. The total prize pool for 2016 International (biggest Dota 2 tournament of the year) was over $20 million!
It's like "Unknown Name" said, it's all about the fans and how much the sport is supported financially. Small fan base - small prize pools. IOM TT is something only a true motorbike fan loves and they are a very small minority compared to general population, as I'm sure you'll agree.
Yes, it makes no sense compared to how much these guys risk but that's the world we live in, it's all about the supply vs demand.
Also, IOM TT is something very extreme on the sports spectrum. That means very small number of people can really connect to it and an even smaller number can actually ride it. And in order to have a large fan base and be popular, you need to be widely accessible. Not to mention the fact that, if you're not British, chances are you probably haven't even heard of TT or had the chance or money to ever go to one of the events.
People are more likely to connect to something they can enjoy themselves, personally. Every other sport - football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, etc. that's something all of us can play and enjoy and acquire greater appreciation for what professional players can do. And therein lies the catch - how many people do you know that ride a motorbike? Very small number compared to those driving a car, right? And how many of those like to ride fast, how many like extreme speeds? Even smaller number, I'd guess. So it all comes down to that - numbers.
All that makes IOM TT a very niche event, something for the aficionados. And when the bikers are already in the minority, it makes it even more special and in turn, less likely to be getting a lot of attention and be viable from financial standpoint if you're a potential sponsor and looking to invest money.
yammyrob I agree with you but these guys don't do it for the money.
5:07 Excellent demonstration of the insane reaction time of these guys.
He realized that his line wasn't tight enough before he was even properly in the corner and did an extra downshift to tighten the line and short-shifted back up immediately when he knew his line was corrected so he would still be in the right gear on exit.
I watched it and realised, that I probably would be smashed or loose 2 seconds in correcting.He just foresaw clearly the situation accouring, shift down to decelerate without breaking, shift up and flat out...... Unfuckingbelievable. " I stood and watched in ore not nearly describes it. These men are monuments of bravery and skill; close to " The thin red line" of the Redcoats. True heroes of our modern age! Immortal legends while alive!
That's how good John is hahahaha for me, best pilot in the world in action! Even MotoGP Pilots won't have this reaction/perception in time to avoid/corret his line! Full throttle all time!
It is ballagary?
@@topstocksrl3394drinkwaters bend, 11th milestone
From what I’ve watched that particular stretch is two flat out right handers and then a downshift or two for the third right hander as there’s a tighter left hand bend shortly after, then it’s flat out again before reaching the tall stone wall short right hander
24 years that I rode the TT Cours four times. I remember most of the track. I was there not during TT races and my motorbike made 100 mph max. The Cours is just unforgettable! What John does is more than amazing!
This is a great example of the 'slow in, fast out' approach that TT veterans are always talking about. Listen how soon and how hard John gets on the power exiting turns. Brilliant stuff.
G-force baby!
I can never get tired of watching this, its just amazing!
WORLD CHAMPION DNA .
john is to me the best motorcycle rider in the worl
supersenses.
thanks to all the isle of man tt for providing such race
RESPECT
For me he is one of very few true succesfull men. Doing what he loves, best in it and doing it with his family by his side. That has more worth for me that all the money in the world.
True. That bike ain't powered by the petrol engine, it's power by the sheer force of his balls....
@@srinitaaigaura Hol up that sounds a bit wrong
No you want mean joey dunlop !!!!
Eight years since the video has been posted but I still love to come back and watch it. JM, true genius
Beyond Ridiculous Speed, there is Surreal Speed... was waiting for the cam lens to implode
2020 coming to an end ,2021 TT cancelled and John Mc is thinking of retiring from TT racing So Sad ,After watching this video and seeing your skill etc I bet millions of people will miss you riding your big lady around the tracks /roads but whot ever you do ,stay safe and happy with your family in
Long live the master! One of my biggest inspirations is John and his amazing record. Here's to many more senior TT wins!
@aydinvideo, here's a free reality check for you and your so called master. Joey Dunlop is the True Master of the TT. Joey Dunlop beat john m. and david j. when he was an old man. So becareful with your punchlines, because you'll get called out on all this master talk crap. John may have inspired you, fine. But the King who holds the record is Joey Dunlop.
+ATLPOWERED McPint is the current master on modern era machines- and all time fastest lap record holder at 132.701mph. Joey died 15+ years ago, and therefore was never able to compete at today's level with the new generation of bikes. This year John also has the opportunity to break Joey's record holding (26) number of wins- but my comment still stands. John McGuinness is the FASTEST man ever to ride the mountain course- a true legend, and master of the TT.
+ATLPOWERED joey was the master, but sadly is no longer. besides he beat John while being old yes but John didn't have anything like the experience he does now.
anyway, it's all ifs and buts. comparing two riders from different eras is futile, would Fangio beat Hamilton in a new Mercedes gran prix car, no way but he'd thrash him in a 50s merc. it's a different skill set.
+aydinvideo I have to say joey stopped winning on the big bikes a long time before he died.were as John is still doing the business. not taking anything away from joey I'm a massive fan and seen him race on the island in 89 on my first visit
+rob sim "I have to say joey stopped winning on the big bikes a long time before he died." Have you forgotten his win in the 2000 Superbike race on the SP2 just a few weeks before his fatal crash in Estonia. Perhaps the competition wasn't as ferocious as it is now, but Joey did set his own personal best lap of over 123mph during that race.
15:16 over a hill.... front wheel in the air going who knows how fast... wheel touches the pavement and in a blink of the eye there's a stone wall inches away. Unreal.
Thanks for watching and ur support. I do wheel stands wide open at sometimes 230 mph. MY BEST
Absolutely amazing. Even better without music that just ruins hearing what the bike is doing.
Music would have ruined this so badly.
txs for upload...
unbelievable! unbelievable! He is so so good...
All I wanted for Christmas was a plane ticket to Isle of Man in May.
+Bert Nunyabusiness You can get there if you swim ;-)
+Liam Evans
Now there is a cost effective way to travel. I'll start training today. Better yet, if I start swimming there today, I might get there by May. :o)
+Bert Nunyabusiness Soooo.....how is the swimming going? How far have you gotten?
L.S. Moto I guess he died pray for the ambitious one
RIP ;(
These guys are truly insane. I’ve watched videos of the TT since the 70’s and I can’t understand how they get the courage to run this fast on narrow roads through tiny hamlets like this. Just amazing riding skill.
I think you have to a special kind of mind to do this, to remember all those bends and corners, and to put the danger out of your thoughts,,, these guys are amazingly, scarily special
Omg. The lines he takes, the sound, the view. This is so good to watch almost getting in a trans like state. Respect
John is so smooth through the track and appears to not use the brakes as much as most other riders. It's easy to see why he's won 23 times.. A true maestro on the Isle of Man!!
I rode motorcycles for many years, watching this i break out into a sweat.... I cannot even fathom running at 10/10’s for one 37.5 mile lap, multiple times remembering such an intricate street course with the surface changes, tree cover, the painted lines (running in the rain no less) it takes a infinite amount of concentration, fearlessness and balls of steel. Just seeing the lean angles these guys through turns....talk about commitment and absolute confidence. I can’t imagine how they ride on a normal day when they’re not racing? Outstanding skill!
Crazy fast! One of the best riders ever! Thanks for riding and thanks for posting!
almost 2 years later, and its still my favorite youtube video!!!
How is it possible to dislike that?
Angelo Pirelli The dislikes are just pussys who are afraid of fast motorcycles. :)
Or maybe his wife, children and parents.
@@Konleb or maybe militant health and safety officers.
Basically 202 cockwombles have no life and see pleasure in making everyone else as miserable as them.
These POV videos show the skill and daring these riders have. No sport matches IOMTT, not one even close. Hats off and mad respect and envy of their skills. I live bikes but could never ride anywhere near that level. But as a sportbike rider for years I understand how skilled they are.
oh my days!!!!!! I've been waiting to see this lap by John for like ever. Merry Xmas John and the team
Never fails to blow my mind or give me goosebumps every time I watch Mcguinness. He is a true legend and one of if not the best to ever ride a motorcycle. Me and my girl are huge hopefully have the honor see in in person
Thanks mate cheers RACING LIKE HELL TO GET TO HEAVEN. FULL TILT NOOO LIMIT
John is an absolute Monster behind the bars. The experience & knowledge he has of every inch of this 37+ mile track is just mind blowing. There have been some real great and there still are some greats like Peter Hickman etc etc......but there was just something about John's riding style and how aggressive he is with throttle application and corner entry, guys just an absolute charger, and a Legend.
This makes every other form of motor racing look tame. These guys are so brave and have so much confidence in their skill. Respect. John McGuinness is one of the all time IOm greats.
The way he's taking those curves is giving me a heart attack. Not the super hard turns, but a ton of these curves.
Crazy how he can control it like that.
I am a professional mate 35 years of experience cheers
Gracious! Moto GP ain't got nothing on these cats,freaking awesome!
Completely different kettle of fish, can’t be compared. Love both.
I think if you put Marc Marquez in the TT he would still find a way to be the fastest after he memorizes the course
@@NooDLES411911 🤣😂
@@NooDLES411911 But if you put John McGuiness in MotoGP he would have like 20 titles
These guys just take racing to another level. Absolutely mad lads
Yes, they raise them different there.
Brilliant. Simply brilliant!...
:-)
Great pilots make great races...
From Brussels, with Love
very excited to hear John will be racing there again this year! also, super glad the race will take place this year!!!
What's the rush? The pubs are still open.
NOT ANYMORE MATE, STORM THE PUBS
Fast forward to April 2020!
Incredible watching these Iom TT guys at work. Riding flat out. Don't make a mistake whatever you do!
John McGuinness - just incredible, and for so many years #1. Ridiculously skilled.
Full crank like 120ft from the corner, straightening up in the apex.....look at the white lines blurring....absolute diamond 💎
Amazing riding skills , you can see the bike trying get away from him a few times , and is that wheel slip you hear when the revs suddenly rise very quickly , it must be like driving in a tunnel at those speeds much respect.
It’s not wheel slip you hear. The tyre has a smaller circumference on the edge to what it has in the middle. As the bike leans over the bike is travelling at the same speed but the wheel is having to turn faster to match the forward momentum so the revs will rise but the speed remains the same.
As an ex Morcambrian born and bred, loving watching John race. Don't ever stop!
Straight up one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen
Fantasztikus,egyszerűen nem lehet vele betelni,látni ezeket a nagyszerű motorosokat ahogy száguldanak!!!!!!!
Wow, the graphics is amazing in this arcade game....
I'm an amateur clubracer myself. I'm not that fast but I understand how the MotoGP or WSBK or other fast riders can go really fast on the same track I ride at a lower speed (laptimes). But I can't get my head around how much courage, trust in your bike, bike control and skills or track knowledge you must have to go flat out on The Isle of Man. Blind corners, jumps, really really bumpy roads. Just how?
They know the road that’s it
Fast, riding on EDGE, tt race best of the world :)
Definitely on edge. taking every inch of the track possible
This is pure art!
Just watching this makes my insides turn into a ball🤪
These guys are true warriors. They know the risks but its just the way things are.
RIP to all those who never made it through. Ride high boys.
I couldn't even process or decide the turns and where the road ends... This takes balls of steel to stay calm in this speed... And it's so amazing that these roads are public roads and not the track 😵😵😵
His bike is wobbly, because his balls are so big and heavy that they affect aerodynamics and gravity center of a bike!
God, it takes a separate set of balls just to WATCH an onboard run... can't comprehend what balls of sheer adamantium this guy must have. Special respect.
i gotta say, i can see why he is so great. He takes the slower portions so much faster than the other guys
I've watched so many of these TT videos and I still can't wrap my head around how these guys do this.
In a later interview about this run, he indicated it was an 8/10s effort...
"no place is worth 10/10s, it's just a riding experience"...
Its not even real at this level. It transcends reality. Its really a thing of beauty to see. Hats off to you man.
Mega !!! :O
John... is slill the Namber One !
As the IoM TT is upon us soon it's May 2024. I hope and pray John gets his 24th win this year! Or his 48th podium. Either way the man is an absolute legend, he has nothing more to prove. John McGuinness for the 24th TT win 2024 🏁🏍🥇🏆
6:31-6:40 when you know every corner of your house, that u run blindfolded.
could watch 1000 times. it still would be very impressive and much joy to feel with this good man. Sir McGuinnes
just to remember that racing line is insane. every apex. every turn. every braking point and acceleration point is mind boggling.
Respect John riding so fast with his big ballz 😉🙏🥇
Literally no place on that road where you can say: "meh, he could have taken that portion faster". These guys are insane.
So much respect for Mr McGuinness and his fellow rider mates! Just incredible!!! A froggy from south of France. I'll be there one day!
You may enjoy on You Tube CRASH ISLE OF MAN TT WET PATCHES
with a nice little "chat" at end .Hope you make it over soon and the Classic TT
later in the year a good event to attend
I was watching this video and there were some waves in my cup of coffee...
I’m in tears. This is the best film I’ve ever seen.
Check out the slide @8:53!According to his twitter-comment, he lost 0.3 of a second ther..not much else going on.Balls of steel, is all I say.
with his skills .3 is nothing to gain back
My God… That is just incredible… Massive, massive respect..
I want a cup or medal! I can hold my breath for 17 minutes without blinking.
It truly looks like there are no unnecessary motions and every move is perfectly calculated, just a brilliant skill!
when your late for work
john richards ...
absolutely NO ONE loves their job this much haha...
Your comment has made me snort my coffee all over my keyboard... thanks for that haha...
😂👍🏼😤🤤😋🤗😪
And return on ambulance
Luckely for him no traffic jams 😂
When you're not sure whether to use your or you're so you just use your because it's your best guess. You're still a wonderful person...just pointing out your mistake. 🤓
* you’re = you + are
I never get tired of the sound of the engine at red line. A true test of focus and courage.
This footage makes me appreciate the Isle of Man TT race game even more! Now I want to go and try to beat his time.
Good luck with that ;-)
An absolute MASTER of the Legendary Island Course.At this speed,any lapse in concentration and it would be a disaster.Among the very best Motorcycle Riders the world has ever seen.
I love how he controls the bike when he bounces off kerbs going about 150mph.
Amazing how would you remember the course like that !
Riding there is my dream, i will do everything to live it.
If you haven’t seen it close up, you haven’t lived. Motorbike Mecca.
no matter how many videos and laps of this i see, it's so freakin nuts. even the bike is shaking its head all around the course
Same here. The first time I watched one of these videos I wondered by how much it had been sped up, because surely to god that can't be real?! My jaw dropped when I realised it was in real time. Simply incredible.
I don't understand.... Is he from another planet?
I can’t stop commenting, it’s so mind blowing!
Amazing!!! John is the king of the road.
So I’m told by many
As fast as this looks on screen, until you've been and seen, you'll never appreciate just how mind - meltingly fast the TT is. It's actually shocking, but in a good way. 🇮🇲🇮🇲🇮🇲
This man is not from earth holy f***
The people who do this are so amazing, so fast and death could be around any corner.
He's done so many laps the motorcycle is riding on it's own
Reminds me of a video game I played years ago. Huge difference is if he crashes, he can't simply put another quarter in and start over. I give it to the man. That's huge steel balls and loads of talent as a rider.
When you've just left work and the Wife has just called to say shes not wearing any knickers.