Team Classic Suzuki Katana | Endurance Racing at Spa

[@Pytte]

I dunno if people notice, but the camera and sound is just leaps and bounds ahead of any other MC youtube/magazine video maker.. respect guys.. keep it up.

[@wobblysauce]

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[@tomdemeester7076]

Only the most HD of jizz machines here

[@Pytte]

@@faregin top 10 tips videos is not my cup of tea. Great for youtube algorithms, bad for everything else.

[@Pytte]

@@faregin watched many of them..

[@fencer11474]

I'd agree video wise, do love the quality (this is higher res than AM superbikes here in the US on fox sports 2), but for the most part, in this video maybe more so that others, audio could of done with some more directional capture

[@broncoridesagain3176]

Between you boys and Lyndon Poskitt the British are ruling motorcycle entertainment these days. Always awesome content.

[@deanodrives4966]

What an amazing video. This is the only channel where you get funny moped reviews mixed with entertaining classic bike racing. Thanks a lot chaps 👌

[@rewmeister]

I love motorcycles. What a great way to bring people together and celebrate the history of motos. Lovely

[@MotoMichelle]

Agree

[@krayzieegg7294]

Im not a big fan of their looks but would love to try and ride all of them. If i got the money I would buy it for collection if it got some good history and i know this bike is iconic back in the day. when i was a kid dont know anything about bikes back then and i keep hearing these name katana. Ninja and some other names that i already forgot. I bet this video is alot more exciting for me if ive been riding bikes back in the day but its still fun too see that these bike are still alive and going strong

[@timbarry5080]

That katana looks badass! That's what Suzuki should have made the reissue look like. Instead they gave the new one dorky, high rise bars.

[@Nerezza1]

And it's just a GSX-S underneath with the V-strom dash.

[@Nerezza1]

@@IONONOI-NZL Single sided swing arms are shit. There's no reason whatsoever to fit one.

[@timbarry5080]

@@Nerezza1 I can't say if single sided swing arms are better or not, but for a bike like the katana i would want exactly what is on this race bike! That swing arm is tits!

[@manusk40]

I always love how all 44tTeeth videos are in 60 fps. Smooth af

[@festol1]

Katanas have a very distinct silhouette. Glad Suzuki didn't messed it up with the new bike. Great vid guys!

[@phillheth]

Wheeeey. Just sat down for a cold beer and who should pop in to my notification box.

[@curtiscurt]

Same, gotta pop back into work now :(

[@phillheth]

@@curtiscurt boooo

[@ross5506]

Gay porn?

[@LambChopRides]

That bit of tube on the on-board is that Al's catheter? 😂

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Yeah, sorry dad. I'll give it back next time I see ya 😂

[@JohnnyDomino46]

Have a word with GT Motorcycles down in Plymouth. They run a couple of classic Honda race bikes. Could be up your street if you wanted to race an RC30.

[@tubejorrit]

This year was the first time for me going to the biker classics at Spa but it was amazing! Never thought the event was so big.

[@ferrumignis]

The Katana is pure porn, the machine that got me interested in bikes thirty-mumble years ago. Really hope you get back there next year.

[@patw9175]

I'm gonna qualify this by saying that I love 44T, but this video is far and away one of your best if not the best. It was just fucking awesome. I don't know if something is different or nothing at all, but really guys, if you're reading this, you should be fucking proud because this right here is 100% top tier videography. If I knew someone who wasn't necessarily into bikes but I wanted to introduce them to your channel, this is the video I would show them.

[@Recklesshade]

I don't understand how you guys lean over that far. It looks bloody terrifying. Quality riding for a quality video. Never fail to impress chaps.

[@martinfpss]

Works rider Al!!! Well done mate, Spa is a hell of a daunting place and on a big ole girl even scarier. Love these kinds of videos for the channel!

[@wobblysauce]

It is not a combo most would pick right away that is for sure.

[@CbrHooniganSendit]

peter boast what a legend, met him on a trackday at rockingham

[@alexmcculla2711]

Classic stuff from Perkins and Statham. Statham, sorry about the hard luck. As I am sure you know, thats racing sometimes.

[@Flip01]

Love the old Suzuki's. Congratulations on getting a call up Al👍

[@rahgahnah]

What a cool event, thanks for tuning me into this. Love the enthusiasm. Fagan was stoked to be there.

[@hubert1142]

love coming back to older videos, they are all mint

[@themightydash1714]

Budget Bike Battle ENDURANCE! You know it makes sense ;) if there are even any budget endurance races O.o Doubt it though tbh :/

[@hetistijmen]

Just make it so every lap finished at pace increases in points value. See what budget bikes can endure the most. Thinking on it, I've got a 1000 euro sv and a several hundred euro cb-1 I'd love to compete with.

[@jimmyd1337]

They do for cars not to sure on one for bikes. 24hr of lemons is one.

[@jo_han]

@@jimmyd1337 thumbs up for '24hr of lemons' :D

[@BuffMyRadius]

I'd love to see them try the Baja 1000 on a budget. What a terrible great idea.

[@drsnapid]

RF900R vs ZX9R maybe.. hmmmm

[@michaelhayward7572]

Aircooled. 2V head. Carbs. Twin shocks.Proper man's motorcycle.

[@awood12345]

Looks amazing, gutted for you that the bike didn't last. That Katana and GSXR look like amazing weapons.

[@badatmaths]

I would love to watch a 44 teeth series of getting bikes and prepping for an endurance race!

[@gnarshread]

How have I never heard of this event? Add that one to the bucket list! I am so happy vintage bike racing is so good in Europe. Vintage racing is pretty wank here in the US.

[@Yama_Apri_521]

Great video, as always! I’ve got a real thing for endurance riding and will be trying it myself soon 👍

[@joe-chef6421]

Great content - nice to see some old and interesting bike shooting about, on board footage was amazing also

[@Zi9makin9]

BEST motorcycle journalists with the best motorcycle channel in the world! I love your work!

[@slaWterCH]

Anything at Spa is just worth it!

[@xjr13john]

I have been to this event a few times over the years, the track is awesome and the surrounding area great for motorcycles. Shame you didnt get to race, maybe you should put a team 44 together for next year?? Gotta say I quite like the Katana in those colours!

[@northwest8634]

Top notch again. Wish I could just be trackside at one of these events.

[@tomevans4078]

Amazing on board footage. The engine note is monstrous.

[@andrewrymell1]

Guy Martin did go to Skerries... and got a classic win there too.

[@steve-wu7jp]

That is a cool Katana, love the 44 T music selection too.

[@fattymcgee123]

beautiful bike. reminds me of my (also highly modified) bandit.

[@weaselman24]

You just cannot beat the big bore air cooled bikes. Monsters!

[@missydee6085]

Unless it's an RC30... 😉

[@weaselman24]

@@missydee6085 Yeah I'll give you that one :)

[@Joric78]

So what ended up being the terminal issue? The Katanas did well at the Phillip Island Classic against the XR69s, FJ1250s, Harris F1 framed CB1100, GSXR 1100G and TZ 750. Endurance racing would be a completely different animal to 4 races at just under ten minutes each of course.

[@trque0fthedevil]

Brilliant Brilliant video. Would love to see you two do something like this

[@ipariszalonna]

Brilliant as always. I’d love to see you guys on rc30s.

[@steesimons37]

I was there last year... such an awesome event! Good work Fagan!

[@meccanomechanic3668]

I ride a 02 katana but in Australia they’re a gsxf 750. I love it.

[@somerandomsports1852]

44 tooths iz ze bestest yootoobie bikey folks. big love

[@samgab]

2:47 What you describe here is how I always go around corners these days. After a couple of low sides years ago on crappy bikes with crappy tyres, I’ve lost the trust I used to have in cornering grip. The bike and tyres I run these days are superlatively capable, but I’ve lost my cornering mojo... Maybe a couple of track days would sort me out?

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Yep, that's the only safe (and the best) place to sort confidence issues

[@fingarz]

Sipping a brandy and coke after a long ride and this comes up. perfect!!!

[@ClaudeSac]

I think they invited you to ride the Katana because weight didn't matter anymore anyway... 😂

[@wobblysauce]

As a % ... yep, can't disagree. But trying to make that thing corner... would be like bull riding.

[@ClaudeSac]

@@wobblysauce ah well, I clicked thumbs up anyway, because everybody knows fat people are jolly! 😉

[@wobblysauce]

That you meant traction.

[@ClaudeSac]

@@wobblysauce nah, just having a bit of fun with Fagan.

[@wobblysauce]

I think we all are... pitty about Double Decker.

[@andy44646]

What a truly wonderful video. Thank you

[@noracalzogna946]

your take on the katana's handling makes me feel a lot better about how my kz750 feels - normal, just old! love the sound of the old beasts :)

[@cairdeas02]

If you guys are there next year I'm gonna have to come down and visit

[@Flesharrower]

Love the look of the classic endurance racers. Kinda think Suzuki should have made the new Katana look something like this.

[@UncleWally3]

Came for the bikes, stayed for the conversation. Well done!

[@cz9273]

Awesome Video!!! This year i was the third time on this event and it was great again. Definitely back in my calendar next year. I'm looking forward to see the 24h EWC on this great track in 2022. Greets from the german eifel ✌🏽

[@ArandurSunshine]

You guys should come over to the 6hours of spa the 18th of august!

[@artby2wenty]

One of the best MC channels. Real riders that know their shit. You deserve way more subscribers.

[@krampfster]

Boastie what a lad... completely ruined me when I went to his flat track school, what an awesome experience

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Boasty is a legend. He can pedal anything

[@krampfster]

@@FortyFourTeeth Would be interested in seeing baron get to grips with more motorcycle disciplines like flat track/speedway/trials. Love your content guys, keep the good shizz coming

[@zirconblue2]

That katana is pure filth 😍

[@nosecretsbass7471]

Great video!! I had an 1100 Katana back in the late 80s - it was an absolute monster back then, but looking back you're dead right about the low speed handling! Not keen to turn in....

[@weerides]

This is the best bit of content you guys have put out to date, visually beautiful bit of video and well put together as well! keep it up! sitting at my desk watching you guys race and I've got my head tucked under the screen with you all the way lol ooo I should mention my daughters name is Katana lol

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Thanks

[@milomindabinda8115]

This video was excellent, what a great insight into racing. Nice work.

[@rodimusprime1158]

Great video chaps sorry you didn’t get a chance to do battle on the Katana Mr. Fagan looked like it would have been epic. Until next year .....

[@theskitz75]

looking like toight macho men lads !!! going all Hollywood on us !! great vid as usual

[@HORNET6]

I replayed going through Eau Rouge 6 times! 😳What a fantastic experience!

[@BikerBlast]

great video guys! keep up this great content!

[@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider]

That sound is awesome!!

[@Timmayytoo]

I never cared about classic bikes until I went to a historic bike race here in the States, and then I understood. Man, Eau Rouge must be absolutely butt clenching on an old flexi-flyer like that.

[@juniorjr4815]

Bummer man. Next year will be here before you know it. 👊😎

[@allansrensen1480]

Uh, I love me some classic raceing. What a good looking beast that Katana!

[@DonnieDesmo]

Great video! Classic bikes are awesome.

[@twopoke]

What a weekend... Cracking bikes!!!

[@bruceleong9534]

Bloody fantastic video, even though you didn’t turn a racing lap. Loved it! Please can I have some more sir?

[@colinkutz5930]

wow that was awesome! what an incredible opportunity and experience, shame you didn't get to race, good luck next time!

[@NenoInDa619]

LOVE that "minerals" line haha. Using that now

[@timbarry5080]

So great to see those old gsxrs

[@GrantCopping-brown-bs2hw]

Bloody fantastic Guys , like old top Gear , but for bikes , funny intuitive, if u had a telly program, or dvds you’d make a bomb. 👍😎🏃‍♂️

[@moriwaki1105]

Chassis is not standard Katana.....but built new.... by Sweet Fabrications.....Sweet bike indeed.....looks Great....and Great video as always lads.

[@Chrispychrispin]

Spa. On the bucket list. Need to do it.

[@artisalltoes]

Just swapped to bemoto multibike insurance after seeing your vid. What a great company, and a fantastic deal. Very highly reccomend

[@horstd.engart9362]

Meanwhile the classic racing is so much professional , with elaborate prepared bikes, professional riders and sponsors. Small teams with a low budget have no chance to win. But it's still nice to watch the races and to see the beautiful bikes.

[@buntron163]

You guys should come down to Aberdare races next year.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Entered this year but other work commitments got in the way. It's a 101% for next year!

[@buntron163]

@@FortyFourTeeth Can't wait! Be even better if you did a couple of episodes of the bike being built.

[@r3nlot]

Nice step up in production! Fantastic video guys!

[@ross5506]

That's why they called it the land shark. Did few year's ago with 1985 Yamaha FZ 750 with bolt 1987 1000 engine, yes we cheated but that's part of game, our modification to engine was Lange Hindle custom pipe, extremely reliable 5 valve engine. Frame gusset, custom triple clamps with entire 2006 fireblade front end, custom braced swingarm, with Ohlins rear shock. Very fast for 750 we got 🐀 out. Every straight away we had to hold back, lol At Mosport Ontario Canada.

[@stevelawrie9115]

Nice few bugs you're picking up on the screen there. You could come to Australia in February, you look like a Jackson Pollock.

[@EvanDrinkwater]

Random. What’s the song at about the 1:35ish mark?

[@SvenTviking]

Cannot praise Maxton engineering more. Got a Maxton shock and fork cartridges for my BMW R nine T and for the first time in 35 years of riding, I have no chicken strips on my tyres! All down to proper rebound damping.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Agreed. I used Maxton for years in racing and chose it over the gold stuff. Amazing engineering and love the customer service

[@SidewaysFord]

Do it, do it, do it! Build a 44Teeth classic race bike!!!!!! I'd put money towards that!

[@Zi9makin9]

"ex world champions, ex GP-riders, endurance riders.... and then me." YOU MEAN JASON STAHAM! CUZ THATS KINDA A BIG DEAL TOO YA KNOW!

[@Islandboy099]

Am sitting on my couch watching the Katana onboard camera and am scared shit. Impressive!

[@luckylanno]

It took me way too long to realize you had a digital thermometer on your dash, not a broken speedo 🤦‍♂️

[@FortyFourTeeth]

It took me a while to realise during my first practice stint!

[@pjsjustclownin1594]

Makes me so miss my GPZ1100 on bias ply tires..maybe not.

[@MRryuhayabusa]

just fokin awesome!!! can't wait for the next one!!

[@1bvm174]

I love endurance racing! It was the foundation of the sport in the US during the 80's and 90's. When endurance disappeared in the US so did road racing. Now it's just a bunch of shitty track days.

[@AnsisCers]

Great content guys, joy to watch 👍

[@LynxTheCrossFox]

I'd like to know how the Suzuki guys are able to run Mikuni RS flatsides on that Katana with a single cable and easy throttle pull (I assume needed for an endurance bike). I have a set, and when sprung light enough to actually be able to use, they will not shut without the push/pull cables. This bike only has one throttle cable and the rider is easily blipping the throttle. Seems like witchcraft...

[@stuwhite1969]

The budget club racing battle!!!!!!

[@iamtherealzombie]

For a second I thought you said Guy Martin pulled the plug because he thought it was too scary... I was like wtf, that can't be right. Then I thought, isn't there an Irish Road Race called something like that.. Skerries, gotcha. (Also, I get the feeling you don't care much for Guy) I gotta say I'm impressed with the amount of power they squeezed out of that old bike, thought it might have been better if they'd reigned it in a little bit? You and Sue should definitely try to put an entry in for next year (do you need a race license to compete? I assume so.)

[@_marcus_does_]

Im going to have to watch this for real

[@alwynmcmath]

Great vid. For quite a while I was thinking, “he’s holding 129mph through there, what a legend”. Until I figured it was temp 😆🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Gornflyin]

you guys should come to Phillip Island for the classic races there. Sun, surf, beer, bikes, winning :)

[@Ellis01234567890]

id love to see Team44 endurance racing

[@TheNoseThatKnows]

Great vid fagan! I would love the opportunity to have a go round spa, proper jealous 👃👃

[@dirtrida274]

One of my cb550's doesn't have a speedo and it screws me up all the time once I start to daydream and forget what gear i'm in.