How to out run a helicopter on a GSXR 1000 Superbike by Guy Martin

Look out for extensive 2012 TT coverage on ITV4, footage courtesy of North One Television. In the meantime "How to out run a helicopter on a GSXR 1000 Superbike by Guy Martin"
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ITV Schedule -- TT 2012
Mon 28th May @ 21:00 -- TT 2012: John McGuinness TT Legend
Tue 29th May @ 21:00 -- TT 2012: TT Record Breakers
Thu 31st May @ 20:00 - TT 2012: The Final Countdown (these support shows will be repeated at various stages across the week)
Thu 31st May @ 21.00 -- TT 2012: Preview
Fri 1 June @ 21:00 -- TT 2012: Qualifying Highlights
Sat 2 June @ 21.00 -- TT 2012: Highlights -- Superbike TT Race
Sun 3 June @ 21.00 -- TT 2012: Highlights -- Sidecar TT Race (1)
Mon 4 June @ 21.00 -- TT 2012: Highlights -- Supersport TT Race (1)
Tues 5 June @ 21.00 -- TT 2012: Highlights -- Superstock TT Race
Wed 6 June @ 21.00 -- TT 2012: Highlights -- Supersport TT Race (2)
Thu 7 June @ 21:00 -- TT 2012: Highlights -- Sidecar TT Race (2)
Fri 8 June @ 22:00 -- TT 2012: Highlights - Senior TT Race
Mon 11th June @ 20.00 -- TT 2012: 2 x Review shows

[@C0smicEye]

I'm not sure if it was just me, but the ambient music that's played as he's racing through the countryside with shots filmed from the air like that all meshed so well; and I can't seem to bring why it fit so well to text, but it almost brought a euphoric amaze kinda feeling over me.

[@chillinwithchris1536]

When so much perfection goes into a project of this magnitude, it really becomes a true piece of art. Another example of a human the absolute edge of life, but in complete control.. it’s absolute madness but for us to watch it be done... it is kind of euphoric feeing. It’s similar to watching Alex Honnold’s free solo..

[@baimeistudent]

Exactly! The feeling cannot be explained so it is simply referred to as 'poetry in motion'. The ambient music enhances that abstract feeling.

[@moneer7139]

@@baimeistudent yup

[@GT380man]

@@chillinwithchris1536 perfectly put. He is literally at the edge of life & death, and we who ride know very well how we don’t dare get near the edge.

[@stedomusic]

Embodies the soul of the ride💯

[@jamessmith84240]

2:39 look how fast the bike accelerates out of this round about... You can almost feel the torque watching it!

[@picax8398]

Its insane to watch

[@kunalchabria1989]

I absolutely felt it.. what a glorious feeling.

[@TheNomadicTrader]

It makes my belly turn

[@tortrac958]

We all felt it, because we all feel the love towards motorcycles ❤❤❤

[@hikmatkhan7734]

Oh yes yes I felt it...

[@danieldryden6644]

Whoever was working the camera is a master, the sequences of him being completely still yet moving 150mph is amazing

[@SJ-cl4wq]

True,three genius in action.Pilot,racer,cameraman.

[@ryanmusk1357]

It's impossible to get so stable shot manually The camera is mounted in helicopter in gyro like equipment which tracks the rider and have auto stabilization

[@rontzy1002]

Haven't heard of stabilizer?

[@Praise___YaH]

Guys, HERE is Our Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins, NOT jesus, and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic Scroll: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@Tropicaya]

@@ryanmusk1357 :D

[@bostonsirish1]

I’m so thankful that this young man lived to see retirement! You must admit that no matter how many skills one has running the TT defines the meaning of “death wish” lol! Enjoy watching your children grow you earned it kid. Thanks Guy Martin

[@hoppinonabronzeleg9477]

Yes! - i have read 3 of his books, and I understand how passionate he WAS about Motorcycling, and the T.T. Yet he had other irons in the fire, all vying for his attention. He wanted to do the tour divide, an unpaid unsupported, mountain bike endurance between Canada and Mexico. It was on at the same time! Some of his peers felt sure he was being paid, after all why would he miss the T.T.to do it? They just couldn't understand why Guy Martin wasn't on the Isle Of Man that year! Yes he had a few spills, these take their toll. He went in to work on trucks in a lot of pain. He loves what he does! He made a valued judgement plain & simple! He will go from strength to strength and take on the challenges he WANTS to do. Maybe he feels it is old hat, and a tad dangerous, well it is his choice, and fair play to him! A lad from where I work died there a few years ago. It was on an evening, it hit his family very hard. The late Barry Sheene was once asked what sort of bike he rode on a daily basis. His answer was: 'On the road, you must be mad. The roads are dangerous!', he only entered the TT once in 1971, because he needed the championship points. Fair play to you Guy - As they say on Star Trek - Live long & Prosper! HOABL

[@rogerkay8603]

@@hoppinonabronzeleg9477 Could not agree more, love the bloke, so glad he's still with us.

[@kevinjude4735]

Genius or lucky . I'm going rave fucking starking

[@Inframidi]

Guy is amazing. He was the guy to get me into Isle. And this video. Mesmerizing.

[@josemedina-rb1ly]

These helicopter shots were golden tho

[@georgehelliar]

The pilot and the cameraman both deserve medals. Watch it again and appreciate.

[@x360krune]

This would be a perfect video to put a jump scare on

[@staticcorvette5998]

@@x360krune seriously 😂

[@onemanarmyoma0155]

It's about time you watch it again! You know, *the one!*

[@DeJetleyMarks]

The skill of the helicopter pilot and videographer in keeping him in frame is absolutely amazing!

[@ktolwal]

the skill of the rider is even more amazing

[@alanwatts8239]

@@ktolwal I beg to differ, piloting a helicopter is very hard, piloting it while keeping an eye on something moving on the ground is insanely hard.

[@ktolwal]

@@alanwatts8239 how much traffic does the chopper have to weave thru?

[@alanwatts8239]

@@ktolwal Neither of them are facing traffic if we go by your logic. I think you got my comment wrong, i'm not comparing speed here, it doesn't matter who gets to the finish line first, what i meant is that the helicopter already requires much more multitasking than the bike does, now imagine piloting the helicopter while you're trying to see where the biker is to follow him for the camerman.

[@jeromonewilliams947]

Lots of credit

[@aly0072]

You know you late when a video is 7 years late in recommendation!

[@tortrac958]

Aye same

[@bikerkevv4692]

Guy Martin was that quick (exactly 7 years in front)

[@hypr64]

Me took

[@cjishere3365]

No it's recommended me after 8 y

[@RAIYAN_SHAIKH1]

8

[@baneoffsight4871]

Watching Guy in action, then watching him speak- you get that aha moment "now it all makes sense". The man's absolutely mental.

[@1fromtheroad]

In a good way. Ha

[@chongraxesh1]

praobably fastest man on planet!

[@KevinBenson-xx4id]

In the nicest way he does have a screw loose 😂

[@bakerXderek]

Majestic as FUCK

[@Fizzer99]

bakerXderek CheaH!

[@MB-rn6gh]

bakerXderek aaaaa reealll goood

[@benjaminsmith6889]

bakerXderek like watching an eagle fly , i almost expected david attemborough to start chiming in with his commentary lol

[@SceneArtisan]

bakerXderek Crazy as FUCK, too. I think they all share a special gene, lol.

[@640down]

Kris A The special gene is steel nuts!

[@DeathProfessor]

"If you ride like lightning you're gonna crash like thunder"

[@HarleyFurgesson]

a weapon to surpass metal gear 'fortune favours the brave' 👍🏻

[@cuFFthisSh1T]

kinda want a life like that

[@zioxei]

very very frightening

[@fatyowls]

Travis Thomas That feeling you're commenting about is like nothing else, the thought I could die at any moment. It happens just before you shit yourself..

[@buoyantbagel6683]

zioxei THOR!

[@oliverdking]

Usually on stuff like this the editor would put some loud action music over the top. But whoever did this knows the serenity and peace you can find when doing this kind of thing, when your brain is in absolute focus, flow, the world flows by in a colourful blur. Thats why the music works so well.

[@jamandtoast4tea]

Guy should be very proud of his achievements at the TT, when you see the level of skill from this angle, it makes you really appreciate the artform of riding at this level of speed with precision and pure accuracy.

[@nickmaclachlan5178]

Definitely the best rider never to have won a race at the IOM TT.

[@J5X7]

It is pure majesticism. The man is a master of his craft and a living legend and crazy like traffic in India 🇮🇳

[@benjaminkenny8492]

Very true and also guys no win tt taly doesn't reflect his pure talent

[@guynitzan8541]

2:05 just look at that exhaust.....

[@davidweru3134]

POP POP POP

[@crithappenstfa7749]

Spitting flames

[@teecchnoboy]

@@crithappenstfa7749 like my R6

[@twobitbandit7603]

Those aren't flames, that's pure rage, anger and determination. Also called wings. God Speed.

[@flowerfullgirl_]

I THOUGHT THE SAME WOW

[@effyeadude]

I'm not a biker, but there is something insanely and intimately beautiful about this video... how smooth it was, both the footage and the bike gliding around bends and rocketing down straights. It's calming, awe-inspiring.

[@MarquisDeSang]

You cannot buy hapiness, but you can buy a motorcycle... and you should.

[@The-walloper]

​@MarquisDeSang 💯. The only thing I love more than my 2018 r1 is my 4-year-old daughter.

[@Flumphinator]

This brings me some nostalgia. If you’ve ever had this happen to you, you’ll know. You become good enough at something to the point that it’s almost automatic. It becomes less of something you do, and more something you just watch yourself do. Riding at this pace, or anywhere near this pace requires zero hesitation. If you misjudge or miscalculate, you will die. The *only* way you can do this kind of thing is to flip that switch in your head. Abandon your sense of self-preservation, and have full faith that your innate strength is greater than your vulnerability. There is nothing in this world like that moment. You surrender control to some more basal form of yourself, if that makes any sense at all. And you’re free for that moment. I so sorely miss riding.

[@staticcorvette5998]

That sounds dangerously addictive

[@derangedspyder]

@@staticcorvette5998 Absolutely is, if one has any sense at all they would avoid these machines. He is 100% correct about abandoning your sense of self preservation, even at a quarter of the speeds in this video it is terrifying and you die instantly with or without a mistake. I can't imagine feeling more alive though, I will never give mine up.

[@dwirandypradhika6752]

Totally unrelated, but you just perfectly described my esport career without the risk of dying part, but getting permanent injury in my wrist broke my heart to pieces and I had to quit. Now I just ride my bike to and from my normal job, and I ride like I have a death wish just to feel alive, being truly "in the zone" changes people, makes career ending injuries the more depressing.

[@Flumphinator]

@@dwirandypradhika6752 just at least wear a helmet!

[@beejoutbush3322]

I’m a guitar player and I hear you. Sometimes on stage I’m just watching my fingers and listening to my voice but it’s like I’m not doing it myself. It’s awesome

[@douggreen9433]

This is without doubt one of my most loved bits of film , ever. Guy Martin wringing the neck of a missile fast bike , the truly stunning scenery surrounding the best course in the world , the incredible flying , the camera work , everything.

[@TobyStClair]

That was like watching a beautiful dance. He became one with the bike, and just melted down the course. Fantastic video.

[@kerrinnaude2777]

I’ve always reckoned riding superbikes is more like ballet than just about anything else.

[@emiliofernandez7117]

@@kerrinnaude2777 🙏🏽I said that to my mum who was a ballet dancer and she agreed

[@Praise___YaH]

Guys, HERE is Our Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins, NOT jesus, and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic Scroll: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@xDJulianxD100]

2:06 DAT FLAME

[@draytonvirtudes4312]

+Nikabio I thought im the only one who saw that, then i looked into the comments lol

[@TheSunrad]

+drayton virtudes yeah same for me xD

[@matey182]

Nice spotting!

[@Andy-bi5dw]

Nikabio r

[@mathiangingente543]

Good eye

[@georgejacob3162]

0:50 - 1:03. That moment when you think you are riding fast and then Guy Martin passes you and disappears from view in seconds!

[@gerrywhelan5761]

Well they are way faster than most, otherwise would not be allowed to race TT, it just shows how fast G.M and his bike is!

[@L3THALXFOX]

That guy was on a 250.... so yeah he was fast for his bike

[@Penguin_of_Death]

@@L3THALXFOX That's not a 250...they wouldn't be in the same race, therefore not on the road at the same time. It has to be similar in engine capacity to the bike Guy is riding - Superbikes race Superbikes, Superstocks race Superstocks, Supersports race Supersports etc...

[@paulwhiting5053]

WOW! So mesmerising to watch with the perfect music, Guy is not riding the bike, he is the bike, in perfect harmony, talking to each other without speaking, he may not have won a TT, but he won everyone's heart, such a genuine and humble man.

[@ROADDOG1962]

Guy makes it look so easy ...fearless ..respect.

[@andrewbozhozr]

Exactly my thoughts... State of flow...

[@asianguy1700]

Andrej Bozho that slow motion you feel when you’re going so fast, it helps. it’s wonderful.

[@russellking9762]

All due respect…he is a good rider…but he is by no means the best rider i have seen on a GSXR1000….theres much better clips of this bike getting wound out on YT…just sayin

[@TheRealSamPreece]

@@russellking9762 wound out on the isle of man?

[@Mrwhite12345]

2:20 when camera man assumption went wrong...he out paced

[@harikishore2514]

Hf

[@michaelking6408]

Sweet the bike went faster than camera thought

[@SauvikRoy]

What a champion Guy Martin is! Good work by the camera guy too!

[@rahulpg492]

Plot twist: Guy Martin was camera shy and he wanted to stop being on the camera.

[@Ilnovall]

Rahul P G not funny

[@calql8dcalql8d55]

marko herrera hey where is it??? The list of people who asked? Fucking nowhere!

[@shaunlastname391]

@@calql8dcalql8d55 add me to the list 🖕🏻

[@popz4470]

Plot twist: there is no plot twist

[@shaunlastname391]

@@popz4470 plot twist. Not actually Guy Martin, just some boy with an aftermarket Chinese Speedo doing 30mph

[@tomeverett2212]

At over fifty years of riding, I found this wonderfully peaceful to watch.

[@Bhong666]

Tea drinking, daredevil, engineer with one of the greatest pairs of sideburns this side of the 18th Century and a thoroughly decent chap! How has he not been knighted yet?!

[@whyalwaysme2522]

Heheheheh

[@LOLpoopstain]

This video shows how motorycles and the skill it takes to ride one is truly an art. How blissful yet exhilarating!

[@haris7247]

Looks like an Interstellar movie but on a road. It seems as if he is travelling through the time.

[@hasinabegam672]

it is, actually.

[@yorkoxmaul66]

He is, everything around him appears to him relatively slower

[@shurr9856]

I just see this comment at the exact moment i was thinking of it, what a feeling man

[@haris7247]

@@yorkoxmaul66 Ya bro, it's like other riders just letting him pass. He is that good

[@buggerlugz6753]

And made more sense too.......lol

[@Yamaha.ha.ha.ha.]

He will always be one of the true tt legends in my lifetime.

[@scotty3034]

I've watched this video dozens of times. The simple collective beauty of the whole thing just leaves me speechless every time. I could never do this on my own GSXR 1000. So I'm happy to just watch Guy Martin do it.

[@raidrunner]

This and "Rossi teaches Lorenzo a lesson" will still give me goosebumps whether I've watched them 90 times or 900 times. I got a chill typing this and thinking about it.

[@Make-Asylums-Great-Again]

Same

[@badgereclipse]

The bike is constantly outrunning the helicopter but the helicopter is short-cutting the roads and catching up. As someone else pointed, the deception is that the camera operator is tight-in on the zoom, so you can't tell that he's pulling away. They have a 33x Zoom on them. That is a twin engine Squirrel capable of 180mph, however when they fly with stabilised camera systems attached the helicopter pilot isn't supposed to exceed something like 110 Knots approx 125mph. This restriction is so as not to stress the external component (the camera-ball) since anything breaking off it has a high risk of taking out the tail and then the helicopter. As far as the stabilistation of the camera system is concerned it doesn't care at what speed the helicopter flies at. It's more that capable of maintaining the same smooth, picture quality.

[@shawnsenior9520]

Badger Beater wisely speaking a lot of these people dont talk sensable atoll

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

I’m lucky enough to have been to the IOM many times, and it never gets old. Fingers crossed for 2021 🏍

[@jimmymcjimmyvich9052]

Hey you! Motorbike Mechanic! I know who you are!!

[@nv1493]

Perfect time of the day to capture this, the light and shadow contrast is amazing and the photography is stunning.

[@Johny40Se7en]

When I think of riding a bike fast, I always think of two sayings I heard "We're here for a good time, not a long time" and "just because you're breathing, doesn't mean you're alive" =) No other feeling like it in the World, mad rumble of horsepower in between your legs =P

[@randomness1577]

I sometimes have a mad rumble of horsepower between my legs ;) but I've never ridden a bike before

[@Johny40Se7en]

randomness1577 bit sick but if horses are your thing, all up to you =P

[@Gr13fM4ch1n3]

Johny40Se7en shots fired!!!

[@RanchOwnzU]

Gr13fM4ch1n3 lolol

[@Johny40Se7en]

RanchOwnzU =P

[@thecounsellor7065]

He actually out run that chopper despite the chopper taking advantage of the curves . The camera pursued it by zooming.

[@CSOINFINITY]

he didnt tho

[@juggernautxtr]

@@CSOINFINITY An average helicopter can reach a top speed of somewhere between 130 and 140 knots, which comes out to about 160 mph. pretty sure a 200mph bike out ran it.

[@benhutson5]

juggernautxtr not even most police choppers only go 134 mph ground speed

[@tappajaav]

@@benhutson5 Wow, I want to see chopper going that fast while on ground!

[@JorgenKreedz]

@@juggernautxtr In this scenario the bike can't outrun the heli (i.e fov of camera) because the heli can just ascend to keep the bike in sight. If it was a highway eventually the bike could outrun the heli, but not on a small island...

[@section9809]

I became emotional watching this! Such subtle control, chaos barely contained. "The space between a blink and a tear!".

[@kevinlewis2691]

6.1 Million views, 9 years old and this video is still underrated.

[@matt1981rudeboy]

Guy Martin, a proper blokes bloke and a TT legend in his own right.........one year Guy you'll bag the TT chief.

[@runmvp]

that day will come when he will sign with bmw.

[@0Zolrender0]

runmvp Funny that he just did that

[@runmvp]

0Zolrender0 hit me up with a replay in june then :P

[@matt1981rudeboy]

You sure fella!! I was under the impression he has signed for TYCO BMW this season with Michael Dunlop moving from BMW and signing for Milwaukee Yamaha

[@matt1981rudeboy]

Guy Martin: “Moving to BMW Motorrad machinery is the reason I’m still racing next year and not retiring. I’ll always give it my all and to be with a quality manufacturer like BMW is mega. I’m looking forward to getting on the bikes as soon as possible. It’s a new bike and I’ve never ridden it before, but we all know its pedigree. TAS are the best team I’ve ever ridden for; they get me and I get them and we meet in the middle, which is why we’ve been successful and this new venture with BMW is just what we need going into next season.”

[@johnnyappleseed4386]

I don't think my Harley will do that

[@DontTestTheX]

I remember sitting at the Gooseneck watching a V-Rod turn the corner. Funny as fuck. But it doesn't matter, its a Harley. They are cool anyway.

[@ofwgthaidgaf]

+DontTestTheX yea if your 40 years old maybe

[@0Zolrender0]

+peoplestealallmynames I am 44 and ride a ZX10R and dislike Harleys for the purely bad performance. They do not stop turn or go. Do not put an age bracket on people for accepting an armchair on wheels as motorcycling.

[@ofwgthaidgaf]

+0Zolrender0 well those are the only people i ever see riding them. i work next door to a harely shop

[@MrKitty-zv3dl]

+peoplestealallmynames I'm 50 riding a 2012 Kawasaki Z1000, I'm in shape and outwork most young guys in my shop... I know I'm not the norm but you'd be surprised who ya might see out there lol !!

[@croydongatemcc3142]

At 0:53, the way he overtakes riders, who themselves are going at an insane speed, is just another level.

[@mishi4187]

This video and music is ahead of its time it feels like I'm watching a scene from blade runner

[@thomasfoster4091]

Exactly

[@Geoxor]

2:05 That Exhaust Fire :O

[@squiggleyou]

Geoxor exhaust fire @ 2:05 -- well spotted eagle eye.

[@btphoto-qn4ih]

squiggleyou 2:50 also

[@hilham89]

Geoxor 2:07 on mine

[@Ryan-ko4pw]

bt.photo Y

[@dragway3513]

Geoxor

[@sprayworks9592]

Just when you think your going well...........Guy Martin rips past you like its a piss take. Absolute Legend 👍

[@TyTooSly]

2:07 you know he’s cooking it when you see flames shooting out the exhaust

[@StaticTremor]

I love Guy and he’s caning that thing as hard as it’ll go but the flames are just unspent fuel being ignited by the exhaust. The drag of the engine slows the bike plus it’s mechanically drawing fuel into the manifold meaning the moment you hit the throttle the engine can respond.

[@MasterNick7412]

I didn't notice that!

[@KRush-zj3rv]

The world is truly a better place for having Guy Martin in it! What a nice bloke , what a legend.......

[@leeizaak3167]

Damn I had to put on my helmet to finish this video!!lmao

[@samuelcontic9861]

Seeing this makes me understand how fast they actually go, that's absolutely insane, this man has some balls

[@milliondollaroptions]

Helicopter: Let's cut across this field and catch him. Guy: Not today!

[@shaunlastname391]

Helicoptors can't speak Craigy boy

[@Josh-cw8by]

As a motorcyclist the top down footage really puts into perspective what you're doing. Draping a human body over 400 pounds of metal and gliding through the universe faster than you could ever dream of running. You barely see the bike. Only the human moving. I love it.

[@lookyourshoesuntied5221]

The best ride recorded in our time. Long live the king

[@jamesgerardbutler9804]

Agree 100% Guy was a Maverick, something Raw and Pure ....🙌⚡⚡⚡

[@mainzman7239]

Does he have to have a fuel tank specially made with indentations for his massive nads? That was bike control at it's finest, serious respect.

[@manilkasheran2934]

Blazing past other already great TT riders shows how incredible Guy actually is! Great camera work too!

[@ibana8449]

I worked on a Police helicopter for 11 years, the fastest pursuit I was ever involved with was a GSXR1000. It outpaced us massively on the straight bits of road (motorway), we only kept up by cutting off the bends in the motorway and straightlining them. He eventually realised he couldn't get away (he had seen us) and rode home. Parked the bike up, took his helmet off and lit a cigarette awaiting his fate.

[@CurmudgeonExtraordinaire]

I suspect that the way to "out run" a helicopter is to just have a large enough gas tank / good enough fuel economy to exceed the endurance of the helicopter... If the helicopter can only stay in the air for 3 hours, you just need to be able to go for longer than that even if it is much slower than the cruising speed of the helicopter... Then again, if he's only doing 60 mph, are they going to call out a helicopter for the chase? :)

[@elonmusk9697]

@@CurmudgeonExtraordinaire I don't think any bike in the world would be able to outrun a helicopter for 3 hours because of the small tank. I think you can empty the tank of a 1000cc in half an hour if you want to. But if he's on the chase, he could shortly stop at a gas station, fuel it and drive off as there wouldn't be any cops so fast near him I'm guessing. Just some Biker thoughts, maybe I'll need them one day

[@RealRyanG0sling]

@@elonmusk9697 literally this. I just escaped a helicopter/interceptors2 days ago on my Kawasaki. Kept on motorway at fast pace, refueled it (didn’t pay) and kept going till helicopter run out of range. Police is so fucking stupid. Wasting tax money on stupid chases. If I had killed someone then yeah it makes sense… all I did was to ride without plate..

[@elonmusk9697]

@@RealRyanG0sling Bateman, don't you have experience with killing people?😂 Yeah it's really easy to lose the cops on the ground especially in a city or something unless they are directly behind you. The good old "make a turn a few meters away, turn off the car/bike and let them drive past" works always.

[@duxswag]

bro should have drove into class b airspace

[@jeffreybell75]

this guy is the definition of inspiration! I've watched this video 5 or so times and i am in awe every time.

[@rudolphhucker95]

His name is Guy Martin.

[@onemanarmyoma0155]

It's *about time* to watch this epic vid again. You know, *the one!*

[@GoatyHerps]

I'm not a fan of GSXRs, but good gods did that thing fly.

[@brianbrooks5947]

Gsxr is the best bang for your buck

[@Surefire11B]

This thing is as much like the street GSXRs you know as a Ford NASCAR is to a street car. Totally custom built and tuned GSXR in name only.

[@ItsMeeJon]

@@Surefire11B incorrect

[@leehall9015]

Neither am I but trust me they are so fast insanely

[@joee8795]

“This is a A-Star Sir, not an Apache.....”

[@Jazzmaster71]

When I was riding my S1000RR, I felt time and space stood still... I miss every second of it. Mainly did riding at perfect blue sky conditions along the curvy coastline of south of Norway.

[@RockerGuy0001]

Guy has balls of steel & skills of a god!

[@robertchandler4033]

pretty good ,FOR A ROOKIE!

[@CbrHooniganSendit]

15 podiums and hes a rookie?

[@Sammyboy1991]

Still hasn't won the Isle of Man TT though. Lets hope 2017 is his year.

[@dokbob5795]

If he is still alive.

[@theycallmesteel5337]

RockerGuy0001 I have balls of steel too because...........I'm manofsteel............ get the joke no.............ok.

[@voxac30withstrat]

I saw his doco on his Pikes Peak attempt. Didn't know a great deal about him prior to that, but as many here have said he has balls ofsteel and he comes across as a really nice bloke. More power to him and I pray he lives to retire in one piece.

[@christophercurtiss9986]

When you think you're fast, then Guy Martin passes you like you're riding a bicycle.

[@tappajaav]

Those guys were pretty fast. There's fast and then there's toptier fast

[@dannyarcher6370]

The shots of him with the helicopter tracking at full speed and fixed in frame with everything else motion blurred are mesmerising.

[@sharonclowes1201]

WOW, Guy Martin flew up the mountain on the GSXR 1000...amazing!!! Gave me goosebumps watching video!!

[@Era756]

that was amazing

[@sharonclowes1201]

enya james Im a huge fan too, can't wait till nxt years!!

[@FPSdaybreaK]

im too stoned for this music

[@mateusvin]

daybreaK I really, really need to know what song is this

[@teunfun]

Potato on Fedora. shamzam

[@SlothSauce.]

Potato on Fedora. M83 by the kiss

[@wozusedyou]

daybreaK thinking EXACTLY the same thing, it got too intense

[@mikelincoln8395]

daybreaK lol

[@apmm4209]

It still amazing how these guy's are riding absolutely flat out on the TT circuit! Humongous balls !!!!

[@AndyDoubleU]

At what point does he "outrun" the chopper?

[@ThunderWindz]

+SwissTec 02:14

[@AndyDoubleU]

ThunderWindz I disagree :)

[@ThunderWindz]

I agree in you disagree

[@gregormiller4037]

+SwissTec Its the point on your head, look-up please...

[@billcIintonvevo]

+SwissTec 2:03 watch the bikes exhausts for an eyegasm

[@aaronc9279]

Mustve been those massive pair of bollocks weighing him down and giving him grip to go that fast 😂

[@whyalwaysme2522]

😂🤣👍

[@kennymaclaurin3683]

Was just thinking that- just to be able to have the bottle to ride like that

[@slappy5204]

he tucks em up into his t shirt and it keeps the front end down

[@Vladi48mir]

More downforce than a f1 car James Hunt said it best "BIG BALLS"

[@chrisdooley6468]

Guy really is one of the best all around racers I think I’ve seen over the years. He is god damned fearless

[@volt8684]

What an amazing human Guy is. Talented at so many things deserves a knighthood. Instead they give them to popstars

[@MH-yb8re]

I'm still waiting for the moment he outruns a helicopter lol

[@amrutpat12]

+Mark “dj nutnut” Henman there's an option called zoom in the camera's

[@sirboop4131]

Lol I get what you mean, but he did outrun the helicopter. I'm going to try and explain as nicely as possible, unlike these other dimwits that can't speak the English language properly and have to resort to swearing and sarcasm. The helicopters' camera allows them to zoom. Whenever you see the picture getting oddly larger, that isn't because the helicopter has suddenly gained speed, but rather the fact that the camera is zooming in to make the motorbike viewable. I hope I didn't sound sarcastic or rude at all, as I am just trying to give you information. Everyone makes mistakes, and it takes a real man to correct a person - nicely. The fact that NUCK had to resort to swearing and amrutr had to resort to sarcasm shows how puny their tiny brain is.

[@amrutpat12]

+FieldWolf hope you get a fucking award for your explanation..😂

[@sirboop4131]

I'm not sure if you are being sarcastic or not.

[@MH-yb8re]

FieldWolf lol I'll take that as a good explanation mate 👍🏻

[@fjalls]

3:36 omfg...

[@stevemitchell9520]

I can't imagine the level of concentration and fitness required, together with all the senses working perfectly, & complete trust in the bike's mechanical's to ride a bike at these speeds ... amazing 👏

[@textm2476]

10 years later this is still incredible

[@DontTestTheX]

Love the ethereal music. Bikes are magic.

[@BehindTheScope]

Most amazing thing I've ever seen on a motorcycle, truly beautiful.

[@yellowveedub]

Memorizing music while Guy Martin flies. Only thing missing is the sound of the bike mixed in a pinch louder than music. Would be absolute perfection

[@davidweru3134]

Love the editing of this video. Feels like it would be the ending to a Nolan movie or something. Powerful mood.

[@dalemllns]

If you've ever been there, you'll see the moment he was free. When nothing but the bike, engine, tires and road mattered. When time stood still, slowed down. When you pass the point of no return and you're committed to nothing else in this life. When even your heart beat echos in your mind. It's the moment you feel most alive. Right on that edge. Once it's in you, you can never shake it off.

[@rogerkay8603]

Aye, spot on mate

[@brianjustus8353]

2:55 you can see flames

[@James.._]

The soft music belies the anger that bike is both giving and receiving. Fantastic riding, flying, filming and editing 👍

[@Plushymobile]

The music along with the video made it mesmerizing and awe

[@smuttysy]

How to outrun a helicopter, Step 1 - Be Guy Martin Step 2 - Step 3 - Helicopter gone

[@johnydub7346]

smuttysy he outrun heli i outrun him

[@Words-of-encouragement.-.]

Step 4 - profit

[@FixedFace]

this is as spiritual as it gets. a man transcending his fragile mortal shell, he achieves pureness, he becomes one

[@SpudEater]

Motorcycles are the purest form of transportation, a true connection to the road. Every defect in the pavement is felt, the inputs on the handlebars and throttle are immediate, the bike can be so gracefully maneuvered with a little push and a shift of the body. I don't think anyone will experience life until they've carved a mountain road on a motorcycle, it's a beautiful thing and the adrenaline can't be rivaled by many, if anything, on wheels.

[@malmckenzie7312]

The Man, the motorbike, the moment, the music. My favorite clip of all time!

[@Pondjumper1]

The TT has some of the finest and most exciting filming in motorsport. Magnificent!

[@johnnysheridan]

And TERRIFYING!!

[@TheDaytonaGym1]

Watching this brought tears to my eyes, so beautiful, pure poetry, watching guy fly with wings of an angel, as if he’s Pierced the Veil into another dimension, as if he went to the edge of this world and its boundaries and broke through it into another realm. Living in this horrible world now with all of its restrictions, and this Covid bullshit, we forgot what it’s like to be free without limits. Awesome video thank you!

[@diffened]

The daytonagym, Free without limits? Where do you live, in the woods in a hermit shack? Don't be ridiculous you poor oppressed first world white guy.

[@jimmymcjimmyvich9052]

Cheer up dude!

[@bp2352]

Take it easy sporto.

[@billpetersen298]

Cheer up, the W Flu, went home.

[@khz2172]

the word that came into my mind after seeing this video and you said it already ..."pure poetry"...

[@DoubleClutchAutoReviews]

Mesmerizing to watch. The music fit it surprisingly well too. Almost put you in a trace watching Guy tear up this course. Great video.

[@justandy333]

This 'Guy' is a legend, might not of been the fastest this time round, but upon finishing congratulates McPint on his win. 👍 Epic sportsmanship. Its the way it should be in all sports. Massive respect for the both of them.

[@savage22bolt32]

Who is the guy being filmed? They don't make it clear in the title or description. OK, I'm thinking Guy Martin. I think I answered my own question.

[@onemanarmyoma0155]

As a matter of *fact,*@@savage22bolt32, you *did.*

[@865fishing7]

in all honesty he makes this look so much easier then it is.

[@Rubberfoxy]

Guy Martin drives like there's no death! Just his bike and the wide open throttle.

[@TwoGunz2008]

You kinda have to if you want to win this race :)

[@Rubberfoxy]

@@TwoGunz2008 yush!!

[@mrbrownstone0838]

How Guy never won a TT i'll never know!!! All the ingredients were there, the bikes were quick and so was he. Just goes to show what an enormous achievement it is to win the most dangerous race in the world!!!!!

[@pattojumpship]

You can just imagine him going Ah, thats mint that, proper like

[@DefenderOfVirginity]

i believe this is an exact quote

[@mattchewthechoochootrain6808]

Did anyone else notice the fire coming out of the exhaust pipe at 2:05

[@AlbertLaik]

I did

[@whyalwaysme2522]

Ues

[@jasearon4532]

That man is a great Pilot... Best ever seen in my Life

[@mariovukas4842]

So sorry this Mate never won the TT. He was absolutely amazing rider. One of my favorite ones, forever and ever. Hats off Guy, you Legend.

[@jaddenmp]

He made it look so smooth

[@NickClarkandstuff]

This is freaking sweet, my palms are sweating just watching him

[@americanpatriot3667]

Your absolutely right helicopters do not have much speed at all

[@Soulrider2012]

+Daniel Isabelle While this bike could outrun one I assume (don't know the specs on it) I wouldn't call the 140 mph that many average helicopters can do as "not having much speed at all.) There's a reason police call in a helicopter when they have a high speed chase. Not only for speed, but helicopters can fly in a straight line (as the crow flies) where as a motorcycle has to follow the roads.

[@HDGardenCare]

this is really charming and satisfying with the peaceful music in the back ground

[@sweetdrahthaar7951]

Guys like that are absolutely amazing. Talent and nerves of steel that I can’t imagine having.

[@rubytwoshoes1032]

I love Guy Martin, the man has no fear and is a epic rider.🤘🏻

[@davehyde6207]

Comitment and talent at its finest just a great rider is Guy...no fear the man would ride a rocket if it had handlebars