American Reacts to Isle of Man TT Top Speed Moments 

The deadliest year was 2005, when 11 people died; three riders and one marshal died during the June race, and six riders and one course bystander died during the Manx Grand Prix in August/September 2005. Since 1937, the only year in which races were held but no fatalities occurred was 1982.

I've been riding fast bikes for over 35 years and even took one around brands hatch. At 180mph my arse was chewing the seat. I've never had an accident because my sense of self preservation overrides my desire for an adrenaline rush and I never speed on the road and treat everyone else like they're a complete moron and never assume people have seen me. ✌️❤️🇬🇧

One rider said he always brushed a bush with his helmet on one particular corner, until one day he walked that part of the course and realised it wasn't a bush.... it was ivy growing on a wall!

The "NW200" in your reaction video is The North West 200, held in Northern Ireland since 1929, mostly features the same riders as the Isle of Man TT but differs in that it is a traditional race rather than a time trial. It is considered the second most prestigious event in this category, second only to the Isle of Man TT.

The adrenalin rush for the spectator is amazing. I loved it every time I was there. There's a huge grin on my face as I watch this.

The Isle of Man TT isn't a single race it is an event held over one or two weeks each year. Different levels of rider and different types of bike are used in each race, including side cars (which may be slightly slower but even more insane!) Some of the clips are listing the specific race or a specific location around the course. For example this year there is superbike, superstock, supertwin, supersport etc.

The Isle of Man TT isn't a race - it's a time trial. Riders (not "drivers") are released at 10 sec. intervals. Overtaking occurs when competitors make up the 10 secs, to pass the guy released before them. The film is edited with actual road races (all start together), which I believe are mostly held in N Ireland. The "NW 200" is the North-West 200 held in N Ireland.

Dude, your face was priceless! There are a whole bunch of classes that race over the week. It makes NASCAR look tame... I'm still watching those plants growing behind you. 😀👍

Don't forget to check out the sidecar races too. Those guys have a powerful grip - in all ways!

You really should watch Guy Martin reacting to his lap of the TT

I am an man aged 87, and the highlight of my year (As a biker) was my annual trip to "The Island" for the TT. I was fortunate enough to be there to see the first 100MPH lap....I had just been demobbed from doing my National Service in the RAF in 1957, and everyone was expecting Geoff Duke to be the one who achieved this, however it was a guy named Bob McIntyre who actually broke "The Ton" I think that he was riding either a Gilera or a Moto Guzzi. It was a milestone at the time. Now we have 125cc bikes hitting the 100 MPH mark.

Senior TT (1909-present) Lightweight TT (1922-1976, 1995-2004, 2012-present) Junior TT / Supersport TT (1911-present) Superbike TT (2005-present) Superstock TT (2005-present) Sidecar TT (1923-1925, 1951-1967, 1977-present) The 2015 specification for entries into the Superbike TT race are defined as: Any machine complying with the following specifications: TT Superbike: (Machines complying with the 2015 FIM Superbike Championship specifications) Over 750 cc up to 1000 cc 4 cylinders 4-stroke Over 750 cc up to 1000 cc 3 cylinders 4-stroke Over 850 cc up to 1200 cc 2 cylinders 4-stroke The 2015 specifications for entries into the Supersport TT race are: TT Supersport: (Machines complying with the 2015 FIM Supersport Championship specifications) Over 400 cc up to 600 cc 4 cylinders 4-stroke Over 600 cc up to 675 cc 3 cylinders 4-stroke Over 600 cc up to 750 cc 2 cylinders 4-stroke Superstock TT The 2015 specifications for entries for the Superstock TT, an event for production based motorcycles racing with treaded road tyres, are based on the FIM Superstock Championship specifications, as follows: Superstock TT: (Machines complying with the 2012 FIM Superstock Championship specifications) Over 750 cc up to 1000 cc 4 cylinders 4-stroke Over 750 cc up to 1000 cc 3 cylinders 4-stroke Over 850 cc up to 1200 cc 2 cylinders 4-stroke Senior TT race are: TT Superbike: (Machines complying with the 2015 FIM Superbike Championship specifications)[29] Over 750 cc up to 1000 cc 4 cylinders 4-stroke Over 750 cc up to 1000 cc 3 cylinders 4-stroke Over 850 cc up to 1200 cc 2 cylinders 4-stroke.

"The greatest show on earth" Isle of man vid is one of my favorite RU-vid vids of all time.

😂😂The looks on your face during this vid had me in stitches 😂😂😂😂 In the 115 years of the race 258 riders have been killed and at least 2 spectators. It's the Isle of Man TT Races, it's a week of practice followed by a week of racing, split up into different categories for rider age and power of bike. It's all the Isle of man TT Races.

These riders are fearless,but professionals no room for mistakes.i take my hat off to them . One mistake can be fatal .respect to all who passed. God bless 😢

There is nothing out there like the ISLE OF MAN TT. Just crazy

These are are various videos put together, different races , not just the TT, the NW200 for example is in Northern Ireland…. And there are multiple races for different HP of bikes 250cc, 600cc, superbikes, and electric …

there is the TT, and then there are the Irish Road Races, mostly the same riders participate in all of them, think of it like a circuit of tracks

I have never heard about public accidents. But there are only 2 races in the world that carry the name TT. It is also The Dutch TT assen. That started as a street circuit. And is now a world class race circuit. Also called the Cathedral of speed. These 2 TT events are the founders of modern racing like MotoGP and Superbike. But the Isle of man is the pinnecle of motorcycle racing.❤ Much respect for all who participate.

Man the video before of Peter Hickman how the hell was that a demo lap like it's actually insane. I ride 1000cc sports bikes and I'm from the UK so I'm aware of what they are capable of but these guys are next level crazy 🤣

My friend George followed his dad as a TT racer, five years in a row before retiring to run his electrical business. After another five years the lure of the TT dragged him back one more time. That was his last race. RIP my friend.

NW200 is from Northern Ireland, Portrush and is held each year and has about 180,000 visitors a year and is much easier to get a place to stay

There is a week of races on the TT circuit. A lot of these clips are from Ireland we have a lot of road racing here. NW 200 is the North West 200 which is in Northern Ireland. The main difference is that the IoMTT races are time trials. riders set off at ten second intervals and it is about the fastest lap. whereas in Ireland everyone set's out together as in a traditional race and it's a lot madder.

life insurance is a must when attending the TT races.

At the 7:00 mark the rider completely misjudged the corner, or had a lapse of memory about the corner. Luckily he managed to stop before hitting the barrier full on.

There's races for a week the TT is one of them you should check out the sidecar races

Remember the Isle of man is only a small island.

Balls of steel!

Don't forget that they are racing on ordinary roads passing through built-up areas.

It's a festival with loads of categories of race's from vintage classes to the supper bikes this goes on for days

At 3:52 the white building on the corner is a pub called the raven. some years ago a rider named Bob Price failed to lane correctly after landed after jumping over the bridge, he went straight into the wall of the pub and practically stopped dead and was killed instantly. There is a video of the crash on youtube. It shows just how dangerous the Isle of man TT is.

Top speeds over 200 mph and yes the spectators are sometimes killed or injured

This video popped up on my feed. Guess I'll be in an Isle of Man rabbit hole for the rest of the night.

The look on your face was priceless 😂….

As others have commented, you should check out the sidecar races on the IoM. Solos are crazy but the sidecars take it to a different level

That race is insane that is crazy

No thanks.......I'll stick to the bus.....

The Isle of Man takes place in the last week of May and the first week of June. The first week is for practice/bike setup. NW200 is the North West 200 in Northern Ireland. It takes place two weeks before the TT. The TT is a time trial, the North West is a series of proper road races.

I’ve suggested before but I’ll suggested again!!! Banger racing hardest hits volume #4! Demolition derby on steroids!!! Great channel Steve. 👍👍

8.11 The NW200 is actually called the North West 200, it’s in County Antrim in Northern Ireland, not far from Belfast

Amazing races. My sister and her hubby go to watch these. Would love to go one day

Had to watch again great reaction. I live now England. And still not gone. Easy isle of man. Pure F1 fan. But I would would this. Went as a kid but no race then. Been round in a car slowly. Wow it's crazy wall bus stops every thing still in place

Those races are all from the Isle of Man TT, it’s just that there’s different power classes. For example, you’re not going to have lower CC bikes race against higher CC bikes so there’s separate races for each power devision, plus there’s also a motorbike and sidecar race as well, but it is all classed as the Isle of Man TT. PS, it’s also worth noting, that at the fastest points in the race, on the most powerful bikes, the riders are going circa 220mph or 355kph. It’s literally one of the most dangerous races in the world, up there with drag racing.

Hi, I worked at Nobles Hospital on the Isle of Man, to answer the question about fatalities of the audience, yes there have been, and of the race marshals, but I know of one occasion where a bike went into an audience stand, not sure if there were any deaths, but there were certainly a lot of injuries. When we were working in A+E over the TT one of the thins we were shown to prepare us was footage of some of the crashes (both fatal and not) so we could get an idea of what might be arriving into the department.

The only personal experience I can compare to this one is the first time I experienced a NASCAR race. Now I was fortunate to be working with the ambulance service that works the NASCAR races at Texas Motor Speedway. So I got to go into the central area and be standing literally on the inside barrier wall at turn 4. The guy I was working with had been there before and told me I should probably put some earplugs in. At first I disregarded his recommendation. C'mon, how loud can it be? I was in for a surprise. I begin to hear the roar as the cars began their first lap. You could hear them coming and it was getting louder and louder, and then I saw them coming, and I truly wasn't prepared for both the speed and noise when these cars passed. TV and video doesn't come close to providing a clear picture on how fast these vehicles are going. I was just like that guy in this video at 3:15. I had this look of shock and I started backing up from the wall. I couldn't understand what kept these vehicles from flying off like planes, going as fast as they were going. I quickly got those earplugs in. So I know the TT would be insane to experience. I doubt I will ever be able to afford to go there to watch it. But what I can afford and experience, that is just as insane, is a top fuel dragster race. The noise and speed at one of those races is next level. So that is next on my bucket list.

I’ve been subscribed for some time and never expected you to react to where I’m from! TT is honestly scary to watch in real life, not a big fan myself haha

Crazy stuff pal 👍

6:08 Yes, onlookers have also died. Not many - maybe a handful, but I would still love to be there!

Forget what you know about physics, these riders bend space and time, absolute Gods of motorcycle racing .

Northwest 200 is in a couple of weeks time , and it's at the bottom of my street lol seriously 3 minute walk and I'm at the track 😊

7:06 (hair raising moment) every reactor misses the guy's wig being blown off 😂😂

I was there in 2016 and 2017. In 2016 4 riders were killed and a number of the public also (mainly people on their bikes.) Since the first ever TT there have been around 265 rider deaths (an average of more than 2 each year). The TT is incredible to watch as you can get so close to the action. Best sporting event I've ever personally witnessed.

Hi Steve. I live on the Island and was privileged to be part of the film crew for several years, the blast of air as the bikes past so close to you does take some getting use to ! The “TT “- is a 2 week festival of racing. One week for practice and one for the actual races. There are several categories based on engine size, and also the sidecars. I seriously suggest you watch some footage of the sidecars, they really are a sight !!

Greetings from the Isle of man Paul ❤

I remember when they were trying to achieve the IOO mile an hour record, Bob Mac getting to within a 10th of a second, I went a few times in the 1960s , at that time works teams would be working out of a private garage.😮😮😮

Peter Hickman set a record this year for being the first to go over 200mph

The spectators honestly look like a hazard unto themselves. Sometimes holding a camera just centimetres away from the riders' helmets on high speed turns. Madness.

I wish they would do something like this on the island of Arran which is further up the west coast of the UK. Arran is a cycling paradise apart from the state of the road in places but a race like this would require the road in perfect condition and that’s why I’d welcome such a race there as well as the opportunity to skip over and spectate.

Dean Harrison, the first rider in the first vid, hit his helmet on the wall. You can hear the "thump!".

Hey Steve, I actually worked for one of the top race teams, so i have a lot of knowledge from the perspective of a mechanic. Words and videos cannot do justice to the feeling and atmosphere of being involved with this event. Let me tell you a little behind scenes stuff, My job was to take full care of keeping the bikes in full race condition. We had 2 riders who rode in each class so a total of 8 bikes. *Edit- Yes the road racing season has smaller races in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and even one in England. The amount of focus and effort that goes into making sure that bike is ready to take on that course is serious stuff. Absolutely no room for errors and the track is really hard on rider and bike!! Many times i had nights we would be still making changes/fixes into the early hours. Bikes had to be ready to pass the days scrutineering at 07:00am or risk upsetting the whole plan or even missing that days race. I remember so many times i would keep myself awake and focused by imagining being on that bike at full speed, It really helped to always do your best work as any mistakes can be life threatening. Knowing your the last person to touch that bike before the rider sets off...... Well....I was always buzzing with anxiety and excitement until the riders came back safe. When I had the rare bit of time off, I would borrow a dirt bike and play on the green lanes on the middle of the island. Then head over to the town of Peel for some ice cream and stunning views of the castle. Really is nothing quite like it :)

Have a look for ONBOARD FOOTAGE you will see just how fast and how close to the walls the do get I love this race Watch it every year when it’s broadcast on tv

road racing is massive here in ireland, you have the north west 200 (NW200) which would be just behind the TT, then throughout the north and south of ireland you have many different little road races, which in my opinion are absolutely crazy to watch 1000cc superbikes racing down a country lane at times, like kells, armoy, cookstown 100 and loads more but unfortunately due to covid many have not gone ahead for a few years

North West 200 is a road race in Northern Ireland. A lot of the UK riders use it to get themselves ready for the TT.

When you think that the first person run over by a car in the UK, the car was doing... 4mph lol

People come from all over the world to participate in the TT races, and most of them pass through Liverpool to get there: I used to live in the city centre near the ferry terminal and for the week before the races all I'd hear is the grumbling of the bikes as hundred of bikes lined up to board the ferries to the Isle, and the same the week after. Amazing sight.

11:47 that turn looks amazing , i've seen clip where rider broke the bike with that landing i guess too soft suspension becose he scraped the bottom of the bike in that landing

That was my mate and his brother doing the recording from 9.24, he said he nearly soiled his pants 😆

Some of the clips are from the NW200 races in Northern Ireland, two weeks before the Isle of Man TT.

4:27 - that expression!

The IoM TT is a week long series of races for different classes of motorbikes. This includes both sidecars and electric motorbikes. In addition there a week before where the riders get to test. The races are held on public roads and the lap is just under 38 miles long. So, the roads have to be closed to do this, so you can only do this for short period. Remember with the lap record that averaging 133mph over 38 miles taking just under 17 minutes.

My parents ran a hotel on the Isle of Man for 10 years, it was crazy the amount of people who would come to see the TT. Sadly we had a few guests who lost their lives during the races

Most of the spectators killed, die riding their own bikes on the track and not in the crowd

They have different classes. 125cc, 600cc and 1000cc super sports. 130mph, 170-5mph and 190-210mph super sports. All bikes are production bikes. In other words you can buy one from your dealer. These guys push them to the limit. They are a highly skilled dedicated few, that unlike most of us mortals. That can push these machines to the limits. It really is a sight to behold of sheer, brutal, adrenaline filled insanity on public roads. One mistake can cost you your life. As the only things to hit are stone, brick walls, homes and pubs. Or just fly off the top of the mountain roads in to oblivion. There is also the motorcycle sidecar race which is 3 wheeled lunacy and break neck speeds. The TT is in my opinion the greatest racing event on earth. There really is nothing quite like it. Great upload brother.

Hi Steve, there is 1 course on the Isle of Man TT race but different categories race on different days. Also, racing finishes at 6pm each night and the roads are re-opened for the islanders to go and do their shopping, visit friends etc. It is not a dedicated track, super clean and well maintained. It is a road with normal road markings on which get slippery when wet. The riders are, in my opinion, some of the bravest men in the world!!!

when your bike is screaming loud and beautiful flatout your tucked in just right,feeling every movement,bump knowing that the slightest twitch or bump and you are strawberry jam, it makes you feel so alive, you and the bike are one in that perfect moment when everything meshes perfectly together ,everythings flying past you in the blink of a eye, dont forget this isnt a race track, this is just normal roads, with all the stuff that comes with driving everyday obsticals, the IOM is just such a special place, if you ever get the chance to go,grabb it,, never STOP Loving Bob&MrTao,xx

First TT Race was May 28 1907. 235 have died so far. Not so bad since they re-introduced Traffic Lights

The 2023 Isle of Man TT Races will run from Monday 29th May (Bank Holiday Monday which includes a full day of qualifying) until Saturday 10th June, with the first race on Saturday 3rd June. The Senior TT Race is now planned to take place on Saturday 10th June. Yes!, Yes!, Yes!.

Two weeks, first week practice and open to the public to race around on their own bikes. No speed limit. That is what you are seeing a lot of here. Not official racing. Second week actual racing in several classes including motor bike and sidecar. Not all at the same time. The big event is the super bikes, which what everyone waits for. This is the top notch racers and bikes. Its a time trial were they set off at 10 second intervals. 6 laps and it's all about who does it the fastest.

Something else that is impressive about these riders is that they will often compete in multiple classes in the same year, meaning they have to deal with different bike models and variations and their characteristics. This year (2023) Michael Dunlop won in four classes, on different bikes, on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

NW200 is the Northwest 200 road race, held in Northern Ireland.

Checkout the peter hickman lap with multiple cameras.....ots exact same lap as you've seen but with other cameras which were on the bike, you see the suspension working, his gear selections, rearview angles n other various angles around the bike

My top speed was 165mph (allegedly, officer), in a straight run. Hung my leathers up at age 50 yrs, due to health issues. I love the TT, it's an adrenalin rush like no other, on or off the bike.

Your reaction is also so funny Steve.

Among those fearless men, a few years back, there was Jenny Tinmouth, a very fast lady who's best lap was 119mph. in 1966 there were the 50cc class, the 125, the 250, the 350 and the 500, went to see Agostini on the MV3 and Haylwood on the Honda4 their lap record was 108mph, the tyres were rather thin and the bikes power was only about 80hp

So Steve as an Englishman what nation of the British Isles does your bloodline come from? I’m including Ireland in that too. I’m not asking you to put your last name online just would really love to know how far you have got in tracing your ancestors. Be ye a Celt or an Anglo Saxon? Maybe you have traced to a very specific area. I had some ancestors that came to your land on the Mayflower. The records are out there to trace far back in the U.K. online now. I’d also like to know if your family has managed to maintain completely Brit or Irish blood. It sounds like you could be from the Appalachian area which at least from my understanding has managed to maintain the lineages that first came from here. At least more than most USA. Look at the origin nations of people in the USA pre and post 1965. You definitely don’t look like any dang Mexicant has snuck inta ye. But maybe some German or other Northern European. Love your videos mate. It warmed my heart to see your reaction to Fred Dibnah. Most my age aren’t aware of him and his rockin’ manly work. I’m early 30s and I’ve known of him since maybe 7. So thanks.

Reacting To My Roots Thank You For Putting Up a great Reaction Video. The Road Racing In Isle Of Man and Ireland Is a Addiction I am Manx and have rode over the Mountain Course very fast indeed Northern Ireland Has the Fastest Race To us these events are our Drugs It is a Very Emotional experience at the TT I have Lost friends on Public roads In there cars and Motorcycles Main Land UK. We now the risks in this sport and you can have a accident going to the Shops for your Family....The Isle Of Man Is a Very Special Place Indeed

Check out Oliver's mount Scarborough England . First race of the year this weekend 👍

NW200 is in northern Ireland .. the first clip was on the southen 100 , in the south of the isle of man

One thing to consider is that the big bikes are doing half an Indy 500 race but around bends!

There are lots of accidents every day on other parts of the island among the thousands who arrive on bikes, lots are used to riding on the other side of the road. The year I was there the road was closed almost every day because of that.

Best save I ever seen was dan kneen tank slap on the way though bishop court need to see moment

You should watch,Tourist Trophy: closer to the edge. Absolutely amazing documentary/movie about the rider perspective. It’s a must see

I can't understand how those bikes manage to be so fast carrying those balls.

What you’ll find in these videos is that they will use footage from other road races from Ireland. Northern Ireland and Southern 100 which is another race meeting on the Isle of Man which is held on another course and just think it’s all from the TT. The TT is Held over a 2 week period. One week for practice and another for race week. Their are 4 different classes from Superbike, Superstock, Supersport, Supertwin/lightweight and then theirs the sidecars. Theirs about 9 or so races in total as they race some the classes twice in the week. NW 200 is a race meeting in Northern Ireland. One easy way to tell if it’s the TT or not is if they’re all on the road together at the same time. That will be from another road race somewhere. At the TT they start every 10 seconds. You’ll never really get anymore that 3 or 4 at the same time. And over the year’s spectator deaths from actually watching a race are very low. Just 2. Their is another race meeting held on the TT course in September called the Manx GP which is more of an amateur event. This has turned into a really long comment 😂

I never knew until recently that my dad rode this course when he was younger. He showed me a photograph of him tearing around a corner on his motorbike very similar to your first shot.. It must have been taken when either i was very young or before I was born. However, as the photo was in colour I suspect that i was very young. I have been to see the TT Race when I was early teens (i am in my 60s now), and it is both exciting and quite frightening seeing those bikes tear around very narrow streets with very sharp bends. The Isla of Man is a beautiful little island.

132 mph lap average is insane xD

I grew up watching these races on tv and rode plenty of bikes as a youngster. I always thought I’d love to do it myself one day, until I went to the Kells event in Ireland. As soon as that first group of riders whizzed by me I thought fuck that, these guys are crazy! It takes a particular type of person to do what they do, they are simply a different breed of human being.

wait until you see a sidecar racing on there

There are at least five or six other major road races each around Ireland (Munster 100, Skerries 100, Walderstown, Faugheen, etc.) and Northern Ireland (North West 200, Ulster GP, Tandragee 100, etc.). The Isle of Man TT has multiple categories for different classes of motorbikes. Seriously, apart from looking for interactions in the comment section, a two minute google will provide all of this information.

You are right some of the clips are from the NW 200. Which is in northern Ireland it would be easier for yourself to see in person and to enjoy atmosphere. As it not really limited to the amount of spectators like the TT.