John McGuinness - a legend on a legendary lap

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  • čas přidán 24. 06. 2012
  • As the fastest ever man around the Isle of Man TT, 19-times winner and Honda TT Legends rider John McGuinness is what you might call an expert on the 37.739-mile mountain course. Here, he talks through the Isle of Man TT lap, giving a unique account of his techniques and feelings on some of the most famous sections - from Bray Hill to Rhencullen, Kirk Michael and the Sulby Straight, to the Mountain, the Verandah, Creg-ny-baa and the start/finish on Glenclutchery Road. A legendary lap by a legendary rider.
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Komentáře • 226

  • @markjurczyk
    @markjurczyk Před 10 lety +32

    John McGuinnes is the gladiator of the racing world !!!! Fuck all negative comments and deslikes !

    • @extraslong
      @extraslong Před 10 lety +5

      fastest man! enough said :P

    • @bonnitakhaliq9578
      @bonnitakhaliq9578 Před 6 lety

      Well i think it says it all when you SHIT YOURSELF just Watching it !!!!!!!
      My Brain cannot Register the SHEER SKILL required to just Complete a Lap , let alone RACE IT..... OMG
      He reminds me of Ghost Rider , they Both have Balls Bigger than the Ripest Water Melons

    • @cormacrodgers4042
      @cormacrodgers4042 Před 5 lety

      +extraslong ttfytguwfvcyx

  • @6gentex
    @6gentex Před 12 lety +5

    McGuinness has proven he is the most versatile rider in the world, yet he remains grounded and humble. He is definitely a class act.

  • @mark-1234
    @mark-1234 Před 7 lety +26

    Anybody who can fly between walls and buildings at 195 mph while the bike is wobbling all over the place and take the time to notice people at the pub having a pint is truly a racer. :)

  • @Aywusgod
    @Aywusgod Před 7 lety +29

    every TT racer is a hero

  • @tricktroymcguinness7374
    @tricktroymcguinness7374 Před 9 lety +46

    Class, style, funny & humble... a true legend!! I'm so grateful too view such great legend in this sport. May your angels forever keep you safe. MUCH Love John!!

  • @MrBeboopman
    @MrBeboopman Před 10 lety +25

    I just love this man... so special on the bike and a real gent... drove for three hours for his autograph in Cork and photographed with him, then turned around and went home. The wife still looking at me...

    • @therealmrcheese
      @therealmrcheese Před 8 lety +2

      haha love it, id do the same ;-)

    • @waldo713
      @waldo713 Před rokem

      It’s a woman it will never understand!

  • @mattvallance614
    @mattvallance614 Před 2 lety +3

    What an amazing man. Legend. Every time he speaks, I learn.

  • @harpothehealer
    @harpothehealer Před 7 lety +12

    John McGuiness simply brilliant.. Like any great sportsman or artist in anything, 'A master of concentration.'

  • @ragnarironspear1791
    @ragnarironspear1791 Před 9 lety +10

    One of the TT's greatest riders of all time and an all round nice guy JM :)

  • @bigg16
    @bigg16 Před 7 lety +7

    This man is one of a kind.A real legend.Balls of steel.Respect!!!!

  • @CS_247
    @CS_247 Před 6 lety +2

    So quiet an unassuming, and yet he is without a doubt the best man on that course. Ultimate respect. How to process that much information so fast without crashing and still smell a burger cooking. Walking down the shops must be like slow motion for him...

  • @arebrec
    @arebrec Před 6 lety +4

    "I'd love to be sat in that field havin a burger..." He's thinking about after smelling the BBQ fumes @ 190 odd mph. What a legend.

  • @MrSupergee
    @MrSupergee Před 11 lety +3

    I would love to buy him a pint, seems like such a down to earth guy, and what talent! Amazing stuff right there.....

  • @3vimages471
    @3vimages471 Před 8 lety +47

    I cant imagine any man in the world watching that and not being impressed!

    • @kevinjohnson7891
      @kevinjohnson7891 Před 8 lety +5

      +3Vimages you get your sport bike haters...they would never get it..

    • @3vimages471
      @3vimages471 Před 8 lety +3

      kevin johnson True ... I am not exactly a follower but can easily see the skill and bravery.

    • @3vimages471
      @3vimages471 Před 7 lety +1

      C So true ... kids of today are mostly precious little snowflakes. They would rather be accused of being a paedophile than being a racist!

    • @philkearney0577
      @philkearney0577 Před 7 lety +2

      +3Vimages gimme racist all day

    • @maxmixfan1
      @maxmixfan1 Před 5 lety

      Insane show my friend # 1

  • @terra2805
    @terra2805 Před 7 lety +7

    Absolute legend. Balls made of titanium.

  • @ChuckHickl
    @ChuckHickl Před 11 lety +1

    Biggest balls on the planet. As a motorcycle rider and someone who does the occasional track-day, I can't even imagine flying over Bray Hill at 180 mph+ with houses, curbs, bushes and light-poles just meters away. Much respect Mr. McGuinness!

    • @JMAC-rs6ey
      @JMAC-rs6ey Před rokem

      Thanks kindly mate cheers greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪

  • @gnm109
    @gnm109 Před rokem

    Great guy, ,Mr. McGuiness. I've watched him for years. One of the very best!

  • @thesaucewhisperer6073
    @thesaucewhisperer6073 Před 8 lety +15

    May every rider make it to the finish and get home to their families safe and sound

  • @simonkemp156
    @simonkemp156 Před 9 lety +5

    Love the way those close shots on his hands give a possible insight into how his brain gets him round the circuit. Legend.

  • @SonOfGod-sz5yc
    @SonOfGod-sz5yc Před 8 lety +30

    It's amazing how he explains how it feels to him to defy something that seems impossible to the average joe. Those speeds dont translate the same to us as to him his senses are extreme to adapt to that environment so keen that he even has the time to contemplate eating a burger that he smells cooking on someones grill just blows my mind lol.

    • @kevinjohnson7891
      @kevinjohnson7891 Před 8 lety +1

      +dakota38rip+ ya that's cool...he is cool...I like to find out what groups and songs he listens to

  • @snedmeister5864
    @snedmeister5864 Před 10 lety +46

    "Smell the burgers at 160mp/h" - legend

  • @01clive1
    @01clive1 Před 9 lety +21

    Probably the least acclaimed rider in history the man is clinical a true legend , if he was better looking and more of a barry sheen or foggy or joey we all would be raving about him like we do about guy martin even though hes never won the tt , respect to guy and all these riders but give mcguinness his dues hes already a legend

  • @chazzyoung9128
    @chazzyoung9128 Před 3 lety +1

    Great down to earth guy is John 👍

  • @dclark689
    @dclark689 Před 11 lety +6

    Greatest human being you'll ever see, quote from the man himself. "I'm just a brickie who can ride a bike fast!"...What a guy!!

  • @SongJLikes
    @SongJLikes Před rokem

    ‘Legend’ doesn’t even begin to describe this rider.

  • @MegaPinklady84
    @MegaPinklady84 Před 11 lety +1

    Met John many times and he is a genuinely nice guy and in my opinion the best around the tt

  • @petyrkowalski9887
    @petyrkowalski9887 Před 7 lety +2

    Just mind boggling the skill, speed, sheer bottle and the fact he can make all the observations as well. Plus he is a nice down to earth bloke. Cant wait to see how Guy Martin fares in the same team.

  • @glynmole7211
    @glynmole7211 Před 6 lety +1

    What a fantastic bloke. and a true star . Met him at aberdare road races . And he gave his time to everyone . Thank you for a fantastic day. And the autographs . All the best molesport rallying

  • @htool11462
    @htool11462 Před 8 lety +46

    What a humble individual. He could certainly act out like some some dis-functional american actress if he wanted. What a human!

    • @bluespig1
      @bluespig1 Před 3 lety

      You are definitely ignorant and a part of the problem. So far to go for you, please do not have children or marry until you grow up.

  • @richardbenson4591
    @richardbenson4591 Před 9 lety +3

    Thank you John for making these videos! It is like we are sitting having a pint and your explaining the course...Fantastic.
    All the best!

  • @art1178699
    @art1178699 Před 6 lety

    These racers who race at the Isle and Northern Ireland are extraordinary with super talent and courage! Love it!

  • @beastman.330
    @beastman.330 Před 5 lety +1

    A true hero. And a true gentleman. John mcGuinness ,Walter rohl, juha kankenan. Best of the best.

  • @joao27pt
    @joao27pt Před 12 lety +2

    The word legend is probably used a bit to often.
    But this man is truly a legend.
    Simple amazing what he can do.

  • @zxcurve
    @zxcurve Před 11 lety +1

    This guy is awesome,how many champions could you meet that are as down to earth approachable and easy to talk to.That's really commendable.

  • @peterjaszczyk8056
    @peterjaszczyk8056 Před 2 lety

    Learning from a living Legend,but we will never be so fast 🤔😜🤘F...ing awesome the Guy 👌

  • @Godclash
    @Godclash Před 8 lety +5

    At 5:10 it's just captivating! The quickest doubt in his mind could end him in an instant.

  • @paulmichaelfreedman8334
    @paulmichaelfreedman8334 Před 8 lety +16

    Isn't it striking that two of the biggest heroes of our time in the TT have the names of brands of Beer and Rubber?
    :D :D :D

    • @JMAC-rs6ey
      @JMAC-rs6ey Před 3 lety

      Thanks for watching and ur kind words. MY BEST

    • @paulmichaelfreedman8334
      @paulmichaelfreedman8334 Před 3 lety

      @@JMAC-rs6ey If you'd spelled the name right I'd have believed you hahaha

  • @cobra60six
    @cobra60six Před 8 lety +2

    John McGuinness - Bloody Awesome!!

  • @NoobInaCan
    @NoobInaCan Před 11 lety

    How humble and down to earth. Humanity can learn something from this man.

  • @maxmixfan1
    @maxmixfan1 Před 8 lety +2

    love that map on the table - Got it on my 2016 T shirt Thanks from Denmark

  • @darrenn438
    @darrenn438 Před 11 lety +2

    I think the TT is the ultimate test of motercycle riding ability. I know its hard to compare to the track racers, but these guys are the ultimate racers, rossi etc the track racers, in my opinion are not in the same league as road racers. Road racing the the ultimate test of man and machine.

  • @thaforseti31
    @thaforseti31 Před 11 lety

    Ive been riding a little over a year and ive hit 180 on the track but not over 150 on the street. I watch the TT so i can live the experiance......if i tried to ride it....i would die from it. This race is for only the best.

  • @devon785
    @devon785 Před 7 lety +4

    THE MAN...

  • @eddysacat
    @eddysacat Před 10 lety +4

    Just watching this gets my blood pressure up. I'm sitting on my ass in front of my computer but I actually get scared watching this. About a year ago I crashed on a Ducati 1098 going 107 mph (per the police report) and I thought that was bad. When I got out of the hospital I discovered the TT. Every guy that does this race has more nerve than 99.99% of the general public. Even 99% of the riders that have the skill to do it don't.

    • @Chuckl881
      @Chuckl881 Před 10 lety +2

      Helluva way to learn about the TT ! It was the opposite with me. I learned about the TT first, which is what got me into circuit racing (what we call road-racing in the USA). If you haven't already done so, check into the history of the TT, including the Surtees, Hailwood and Agostini years, back when the TT was part of the world championship rounds, and every world-class racer HAD to do the TT. Amazing times.

    • @eddysacat
      @eddysacat Před 10 lety +1

      I find it amazing that this race was part of the circuit. One of these years I hope to see it in person but it's a long shot. The riders are giants among men in my opinion and I'm sure in anyone else's opinion who knows about the TT. Take care.

  • @69bigster
    @69bigster Před 10 lety

    I had the pleasure to meet John at a race meet two weeks ago. What a humble man,funny lad too. He was struggling with a Broken wrist at the time but hopefully this won't affect his season too much.

  • @cafesociety8525
    @cafesociety8525 Před 2 lety +1

    I'd been riding a few years when this video was new and I still feel like a hero just doing a power wheelie in second. 😂

  • @MrFstasfk
    @MrFstasfk Před 9 lety

    All the best JMG for this year...keep on going your old but gold...

  • @JMAC-rs6ey
    @JMAC-rs6ey Před 3 lety

    Not only a teammate but a sincere friend of mine. My best

  • @ukaszszal5813
    @ukaszszal5813 Před 2 lety

    Odwaga i szacun dla tego pana 💪

  • @stevewaugh2
    @stevewaugh2 Před 9 lety +1

    Brilliant stuff !

  • @roblaa3198
    @roblaa3198 Před 7 lety +14

    typical mcpint the only fella who can sniff a burger out at 190...incredible

  • @povera_italia
    @povera_italia Před 12 lety

    super beautifull video!!! thank you

  • @MegaJasperdog
    @MegaJasperdog Před 7 lety

    What a great humble down to earth fella jm is. A credit to the sport , himself and his family. I hope the crash this week at the the nw doesn't make him want to retire . Get well soon .

  • @JMAC-rs6ey
    @JMAC-rs6ey Před rokem

    I like to thank all my fans worldwide

  • @willgelm
    @willgelm Před 11 lety

    just professional... best of the best! good luck, John!!!!!

  • @bazwr450
    @bazwr450 Před 8 lety +2

    A TRUE GENT all ways got time for people

  • @maycrotch8576
    @maycrotch8576 Před 8 lety

    John is such a big hero of mine he is faster than ever now can't wait for tt win 24

  • @muhammadnajibbinahmad278
    @muhammadnajibbinahmad278 Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome Mac

  • @ononewheellad
    @ononewheellad Před 3 lety

    DJ, the King.

  • @runmvp
    @runmvp Před 12 lety

    A LIVING LEGEND. KEEP it that way John

  • @blackasta7948
    @blackasta7948 Před 6 lety

    the power of honda and the ability of him was creepy amazing

  • @igorbrezovic
    @igorbrezovic Před 6 lety

    These guys live and ride in another dimension

  • @docmoto6477
    @docmoto6477 Před 5 lety

    Love this dude, so level headed!

  • @mckennar
    @mckennar Před 11 lety

    Indeed John and his riders are

  • @jameswhybrow5723
    @jameswhybrow5723 Před 8 lety +2

    Hats off McG, straight down the line, no nonsense, this man represents motorcycle sport full f-ing stop. Got to be a SPOTY at some point...anyway thats another can of Cricket and worm shit.

  • @ivosantos2521
    @ivosantos2521 Před 4 lety

    Great John!

  • @paulyrepa2046
    @paulyrepa2046 Před 3 lety +1

    Commeth the man commeth the moment. And oh! what a man! 😳 i can hold a bike on, but dam! This man is carrying his balls about in a wheelbarrow.

  • @missingmac7104
    @missingmac7104 Před 3 lety

    Love how he called his one bike a Big Lady , I sure hope that you leave some loving time for your beautiful Becky

  • @rajneshkumar8557
    @rajneshkumar8557 Před 8 lety +3

    real hero.

  • @WatRick1959
    @WatRick1959 Před 12 lety

    King as in fastest man ever. Full stop. However, BIG respect to both of them. Huge cahoonas required.

  • @alessandrogarbelli6578
    @alessandrogarbelli6578 Před 8 lety +1

    John is the Man on MAN!!

  • @marnaparkes1849
    @marnaparkes1849 Před 4 lety

    These men who road race should be the highest payed sports men in the world, so brave

  • @jmc9195
    @jmc9195 Před 12 lety

    Legend....... lights are on but nobody is at home:))

  • @heliopolis29
    @heliopolis29 Před 7 lety

    Such a lovely guy. Hope this rubs off on the concentration levels for Guy come this May. Imagine a One, two on the podium for the Senior?!

  • @oneshot1984
    @oneshot1984 Před 10 lety

    Truly a bad ass.......... motor biking at 160 plus, smelling the fans BBQ's, he's as cool as butter on ice ........

  • @m400cmdjs
    @m400cmdjs Před 7 lety

    my idol john!!!!u have the balls!!!!

  • @bacduvoky
    @bacduvoky Před 11 lety

    AWESOME !

  • @F1addict09
    @F1addict09 Před 12 lety

    Legendary stuff

  • @HairyBosch
    @HairyBosch Před 11 lety +1

    John Mac is the man. Simple as. Guy Martin is fantastic. But for other reasons. One's a winner who understands the TT course. The other's just mental but mental ain't enough. Or big sideburns.

  • @johncreasy1456
    @johncreasy1456 Před 10 lety

    You're my hero.

  • @hafezeku
    @hafezeku Před 11 lety

    Respect!!

  • @SeerTrulth
    @SeerTrulth Před 7 lety

    John, we love you.

  • @alancussen1986
    @alancussen1986 Před 10 lety +2

    John you are a fuckin legend man.smelling the burgers is right lol

  • @tonewall1
    @tonewall1 Před 11 lety +1

    what amazes me is how does he hoist his giant brass nads from side to side while riding that fuc*ing fast........flat haulin.......

  • @marekboroth6707
    @marekboroth6707 Před 2 lety

    I will never understand how this race got legalised in a first place. It is utter madness and the skill required is unparalleled to any race on the planet earth. In motor racing you seek to extract the maximum from your equipment. To reach the limit 《pontential》 of what is available to you u have to exceed it at some point to to know what the limit was... but that would almost certainly mean death at a TT race.

  • @juicer404
    @juicer404 Před 12 lety

    so humble....

  • @technology_pro
    @technology_pro Před 10 lety +1

    I have beers with him a couple time a day, When watching Lockk9's videos. :)

  • @iain4305
    @iain4305 Před 10 lety

    My hero!

  • @Iwannispanop
    @Iwannispanop Před 5 lety

    love u Johnn😍

  • @theanimalgentleman5811

    Balls of fucking steel.

  • @nianmaeng9524
    @nianmaeng9524 Před 4 lety

    Honda powerfull it's amazing.
    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
    John mc guinnes.

  • @albertschultz7151
    @albertschultz7151 Před 2 lety

    True, so true . .

  • @kellienicolebrooksschettin6598

    Thanks John for that bit of info loved it I'm still,wanting to give it a go, does Honda still make the cub,that ought to be a safe enough displacement class,maybe 160 Honda dream,might be a bit quicker lap,cub might be a little to slow I'll probably forget the course and tricky section by the time the cub starts the second lap might be night fall of the second day,ha ha,nah cbr600 should do fine R6,I've been trying to find CBR900RR for years no luck,that looks like the perfect bike for the isle...it really incredible what you guys do,I don't I be wise to go out anything bigger than a 600 for the first time learning bumps and braking zones...thanks again,really get a good idea of how much the road widens and narrows 170 to 180 mph some places looks 8meters in then back out then in again...enjoyed it.

  • @yamrz500
    @yamrz500 Před 11 lety

    In my 36 years of riding motorcycles the fastest I've been was 135 MPH for 20 seconds or so but 185 that's moving! Awesome video egually awesome guy!

  • @Michael4amez
    @Michael4amez Před 7 lety +1

    HE IS A GOOD RIDER

  • @IWC5LFC
    @IWC5LFC Před 12 lety +1

    Joey Dunlop = John Mcguinness.
    Both Legends

  • @kearneymol8762
    @kearneymol8762 Před 11 lety +1

    You amateur little trolls with your teeth comments and crap, you make me smile. Piss off before you bite your tongue and go crying to mommy to make it better. A legend on the track and a darn decent human being off it. We are glad you didnt stop to join the bbq and have a pint though.

  • @derekolsen999
    @derekolsen999 Před 12 lety

    No disrespect to any of the Dunlop clan, but the best of his and probably any time, hat's of to you Mr McGuinness

    • @kirkmattoon2594
      @kirkmattoon2594 Před 3 lety

      Even JM wouldn't claim to be better than Joey. As for Michael, he is a very fine rider, but he comes across as a hard man and a bully. I will be sorry if he ever breaks Joey's TT record.

  • @TheAlpineProject
    @TheAlpineProject Před 11 lety +1

    That would be the English language; common among people from his country, England, where the language was first spoken.
    You're not too bad at it yourself. I can only see one total error in your comment. Keep up the good work!

  • @lalremsanga9211
    @lalremsanga9211 Před 3 lety

    I would like to know why they unlike the video,I don't see anything there to unlike.