Taking a Two Stroke MOTOGP BIKE On a TRACKDAY!

[@tmac77]

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[@franklinwilkerson2061]

Bro, you are my F'n HERO!!!

[@waggywagstaff]

.... Thanks Gordon... 😂, that’s hilarious!

[@section8s]

Share it on Lee’s channel and Chasin The Racin

[@witterszx12r]

I'm travelling up to Donny this weekend.

[@neilwatton310]

I must stop texting without my glasses on lol8

[@Keroppikun]

That sound is sorely missed at race meets! The distinctive aromas too.

[@tmac77]

Definitely missed!

[@adhithyasodhi3203]

Castrol R :)

[@gporiginalsracing]

We're hearing it all the time at ours! 👍

[@Keroppikun]

@@gporiginalsracing subbed!

[@JethroRose]

will claw my rgv250 from my cold dead hands, etc.

[@channelone4655]

I was lucky enough to get a few laps around Jerez on an NSR500 V2 GP bike many years ago. For a man of my talents it was unrideable. The front wheel would lift as soon as the power came in, I couldn't rev it out in any gear, a good squeeze of the brakes nearly threw me over the bars 50 yards before the end of the back straight and even for my 5'7 and 65KG in gear it was tiny. A treasured memory but when I thought I could ride, this bike proved I couldn't. It also was constantly having jetting changes and tape put on and off the radiator. I forget who actually owned it at the time, but I thank you. 2 stroke 4 ever!

[@tmac77]

Awesome stuff!

[@channelone4655]

@@tmac77 Be nice to have been able to ride it like you can. And remind your dad that just because he's not racing now he's still not forgotten. 👍

[@mark4lev]

someone still makes tyres for these bikes?

[@rogerpitre8663]

@@mark4lev They looked like street tires on 17" wheels.

[@alberto3874]

@@mark4lev supermotard slicks 165/17

[@anotherpointlessvideo3654]

Love the way the riders are pretending to inspect the rear wheel when they are secretly gulping in the 2T smoke and smell ❤️😎😀

[@tmac77]

😂😂

[@Mineratron]

100% 😂

[@brianwills4398]

VP c 12 with Maxima 927.. no better smell..

[@kiss918kiss]

Yess very2 have smoke anywhere 2t

[@atreyustratula]

Rolling up to a track day with a MotoGP bike (AND RIDING IT) might be the ultimate flex

[@tmac77]

Haha!

[@martinforrester8249]

I remember very well the era of those evil, awesome 500 two strokers. I followed the likes of Doohan, Rainey, Spencer, Gardner, Mamola, Schwantz, Lawson, Roberts and many others. Such difficult bikes to manage but so entertaining to watch.

[@joshuarainey6796]

Wow I never knew there was a motoGP racer by the name Rainey,ironically I used to race 2 stroke motocross bikes

[@Knobbyneil]

Loved this. My mind drifting back imagining the smell of two stroke oil burn, constant throttle blips and childish grins. Priceless!!

[@tmac77]

😎

[@henram36]

I'm a Yank, first time looking at one of your videos. I'm like, "how does this guy get to ride these bikes?" Then at the very end of the video, the lights finally came on when you panned the camera over to "dad". "Bloddy 'ell! That's Niall Mackenzie and this must be his son!" I'm a little slow.

[@6panel300]

It's good to see Mr Mackenzie Snr back on a bike. I remember watching and cheering your dad and rocket ron at Donington back in the late 80s, racing against Mamola, Shwantz, Rainey, Gardner and Lawson to name but a few. Great times.

[@neilaldridge9261]

That brought back memories. The last time I heard a racing 2 stroke would have been Knockhill 18 years ago and the garages etc look exactly the same! The paddock power probably still trips out when everyone turns their kettles or tyre warmers on 😂

[@tmac77]

No comment 😂

[@byebyebadman2313]

Keeping a Suzuki RG500 in the power band was probably the single most terrifying and exhilarating experience of my life. Great video 👍

[@archstanton2818]

Kenny Roberts yzr 500cc Yamaha ( team Roberts bike ) won the Formula USA 3 years straight ...that class was fkng balls out. Any bike any size any modifications it was all fair.

[@terrygoyan]

I was lucky to grow up during what has to be the golden age of motorcycle racing. Some of my fondest memories were watching Kenny Roberts wheeling his bike through the cork screw on the Laguna Seca track and Jimmy Felice winning the 250GP race on a loaner bike. The two stroke days were the best. The sound and the smells were amazing. I don't remember calling the 500GP bikes MotoGP bikes. I thought that came with the introduction of the four strokes. Thanks for the memories and the sound of a 500 two stroke at full song!

[@oliverdurgen5953]

all motorsports retroactively call the sport by it's current name. been that way forever. don't get too caught up in what they call it. gatekeeping is for losers.

[@RickyJr46]

I saw your old man race Laguna Seca on the 500s, that took some major stones.

[@andrewmallard2301]

Eddie Lawson definitely rated Niall

[@rayblackford]

I was bought up on a diet of two strokes in the mid 70s what an era ! Sold my rd400 bought a gs750 sold the gs and went back to another rd400 ! They were the pinnacle of fun ! And you could use all of the 40bhp on the road ! Thanks for posting this magnificent video 😊

[@philventress991]

As a kid we went to all the tracks this was in the Mick Grant Barry Sheene days, used to love the sound and the smell. Years (many years) later took my son to Olivers Mount it was so disappointing not hear and smell the 2 stroke, the Brut 33 wet wipes and MCN stand handing out stickers, but then the vintage bikes came out. Took me back!

[@gnarshread]

I love riding my modern bikes but the older stuff is just cooler to watch and learn about.

[@tmac77]

Absolutely!

[@iancooper8728]

Wow what a day that was riding those 2 strokes at a sunny Knockhill lucky sod ha ha, awesome video Taylor good to see your dad having a go on them as well, all the very best at Donington mate i will be watching you on my tv stay safe buddy

[@tmac77]

Thanks Ian!

[@kirk2863]

Hats off to Steve, most people have them sort of bikes on display, but he is doing it right, having the bike on track and having fun with it

[@tmac77]

Absolutely!

[@steakmeal74]

Good to see ur old man back on a 500 👏🏼

[@tmac77]

It was fun for me to watch

[@brodiejones2028]

You are the luckiest guy alive. What an amazing pair of bikes!

[@tmac77]

I think I might be!

[@davidcook1714]

Hearing those machines brings back so many memories. My old YDS7 Yamaha, tuned to within an inch of it's life and the noise from a set of Sondell expansion exhausts. Ahhh!! tha good old days

[@tmac77]

Sounds great!

[@alexandernoble8447]

Wow...really nice of the classic suzuki guys to let you have a go.. Bucket list ride that...😍

[@tmac77]

Absolutely!

[@adamirish25]

As great as the 500 is/was, I’m more jealous of the 250. I would absolutely love a go on a well set up 250GP bike. The stuff of dreams.👍🏼

[@tmac77]

Can’t argue with that!

[@jimccc9467]

I had a kitted 03 TZ250 and the onboard Chesterfield really brought back great memories. Thanks for that.

[@JakeG59]

My cousin has an absolute stunning showroom condition nsr250 and rs250. The rs250 got sold there recently

[@SPOOKSTR]

I've raced 2 stroke GP bikes most of my adult life. Nothing beats it for fun.

[@louscannonmagoo9989]

That brings back some memories. Going to watch the GP when 2 strokes screamed. Don't blame you for snapping that opportunity up. Jammy sod!

[@tmac77]

It was amazing!

[@garyhutson6361]

I grow up on 2 strokes. Went from rg125. Rd350. Rd500. Wish I kept them all. Bank account wasn't big enough in them days lol ..Great seeing the mackenzie on tv today on euro sport . Mad mark 👍🏼

[@tmac77]

Thank you Gary!

[@markcortis2348]

Your a very lucky boy, what an awesome experience, especially with your ol man there to share it with you, 👍👍

[@tmac77]

It was amazing!

[@deanruse5712]

That noise. I want as my ringtone. Used to watch them race back in the day and so miss the sound and smell at racetracks.

[@tmac77]

Me too haha!

[@Morris12211]

You jammy bugger , I love 2 strokes and it was great watching iconic bikes actually being used.

[@tmac77]

Haha I felt very jammy!

[@xipingpooh5783]

Brilliant day at The Hill for sure!!! I have to say I am more comfortable on the 2 stroke GP bikes than the Diesel Superbikes. The lack of engine braking suits my style much more as I enter corners. If you can get a 2 stroke bike set up right, they are an absolute joy to ride. Get it wrong and you’ll feel you’ve aged 30 years in 5 laps lol Great job‼️ 👍🏼

[@tmac77]

You're not wrong 😂😂

[@Daddy53751]

Spoken like a man who’s done it, got the t shirt! Stunning when you get it right, but absolutely humbling and beastly when you don’t. 👍🏻💪🏻

[@steven-vn9ui]

so much talent squeezed into 12 minutes. amazing

[@tmac77]

Thanks Steven!

[@alharper6637]

Another fabulous video Taylor. Great to see your Dad and yourself on some very special machines. 😍🏁🏍

[@tmac77]

Thanks so much!

[@Mineratron]

Jammy bar steward indeed… 😁 cool video, great to see all the two stroke classics. Nobody will ever reminisce the same about a four stroke! Treasure them for as long as we can. 😎

[@peterhowardfarrell8062]

Jammy bugger! Proper men's bikes absolutely brilliant. I see the old trout hasn't lost his touch. Great day for you both keep them coming.

[@tmac77]

Thanks Peter, he definitely hasn’t 😂

[@branthurley2285]

Love Knockhill, though it's changed since I toured round it in the 70s. The bikes are awesome, but just those few words from the old master at the end made this even more special. Thanks!

[@tmac77]

I love knockhill too! Glad you liked the video Brant

[@Boppa1260]

Pops Mackenzie , hes still got it.👏😊👍

[@tmac77]

He’ll never lose it!

[@bigmikeh]

Fantastic experiences, thanks for putting the video together and posting it so we can enjoy some second-hand 2stroke smoke. Having raced in that era (1978-1988) I can happily say that I still miss the 2stroke powerband, light weight, and just the sheer fun of trying to get the most out of them. I'd echo what your Dad said, the TZ250s (and Honda RS250s) were just "it" to ride - you just kept coming back for more, and more, and more... heh heh!

[@tmac77]

😎😁

[@spitfire188]

Love the sound of a 2 stroke still wish there were racing and wish I had one 😍😍😍😁😁😁

[@bigal5895]

Aaaarrrriiiiiinnnnngggg.....aaaarrrriiiiiinnnngggg.. luv two strokes...those fly bys recorded on the pit wall yer dad and you did on on the two fifty and five hundred sounded superb!

[@tmac77]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dogstar167]

I raced a TZ 125 and an RGV 250 back in the day here in Ireland and was a big fan of your dad thanks for posting really enjoyed it

[@ronnierush9379]

Great Video Thanks: I grew up on two strokes got some great memory's screaming around on them, must have been amazing to have ridden probably one of the best racing two strokes motorcycles ever made :-)

[@tmac77]

Glad you enjoyed it, it was indeed!

[@awood12345]

You jammy bastard! lol. That is my dream bike right there, it looks like you had fun. What a cool trackday, thanks for sharing.

[@tmac77]

It was amazing!

[@iancullen954]

Wish the channel had smell o vision ! You can't beat a two stroke for heightening the senses and making you feel alive.

[@tmac77]

Definitely would enhance this video haha 😂

[@journeywithjekyll2873]

I can see the joy on your faces at the end... Inspiring... keep it up with the content

[@tmac77]

Thanks so much!

[@leelewis2713]

Fantastic, to ride a 500!! And to share that with the old man, you pair of legends!! keep up the great work.

[@tmac77]

It was an amazing day!

[@Blahshog]

How Jammie are you?? The noise of a two stroke takes me back to the seventies and eighties when they reigned supreme! Try and blag a ride on the ex Agostini MV Agusta V4, a truly amazing machine, I think you'd love it!! Great to see Dad having a go!

[@tmac77]

Now that would be amazing!

[@DuranDuran31]

Brings back so much memories I had a Suzuki RGV 1991 250. I love that bike

[@susanyork8124]

I love that 2 stoke sound . That must have been a fantastic day.... 👌👍

[@tmac77]

No better sound!

[@williamlorimer060867]

Well that made my day I was brought up on 2 strokes one question do you think a 20 year old gp bike would beat your super stocker? What was nice was seeing your dad on the 500 brings back so many memories 🥲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@sinclair147]

Hi Taylor, another fantastic video, you even had mad Mark with you. That's a bonus for us to see him again, he`s still got it at 60 and it`s clear to see. Kenny Roberts two stroke Suzuki, that's nearly a Yamaha lol Don't think it will be to long before you ride a Yamaha, just like your dad and brother. One more thing Taylor, you and Tarran looked like you had a great time on Eurosport. Just fantastic work, keep that going and good luck for the rest of the season.

[@tmac77]

Thanks so much Karl!

[@RichardOfYork1967]

Gimme a stroker any day , factory RGV was amazing , gave me ideas I shouldn't be getting these days 😅, amazing video Taylor , blessed are they who get squirrelly on a 500 , nostalgia isn't what it used to be

[@tmac77]

Thanks Richard!

[@wallabybob3020]

Now THAT’S a track day! Taylor, please don’t take this the wrong way, but right now, I hate you! And very kind of you to let that old bloke have a go too. 👍🏻

[@tmac77]

😂😂 I am very lucky!

[@paulbaldock6313]

A great video Taylor. I never raced at Knockhill but it looks a great little track. Loved the sound, also the Moto 3 looked lovely. It’s two-strokes for every day of the week!! Lucky man.

[@tmac77]

Knockhill is an amazing track to ride!

[@tz250w]

Technically, it wasn't a "MotoGP" bike, but a "500cc GP" bike. MotoGP started in 2002 (I was fortunate enough to be at the inaugural event at Suzuka in the pouring rain). I guess everyone calls the "MotoGP" these days though. Kenny Jr was on the proto GSV-R 990 in that race, ended up sliding through the mud. My last competitive race was in 1989 on a TZ250. I can totally understand why your dad loved the '92. That, or a '93 are my "buck list" bikes to ride (the '91 was a dog). Glad you enjoyed your time on them. It was a simpler era, but no less exciting!

[@axelstein01]

I was going to say the same thing, these are 500 and 250 GP bikes, not MotoGP.

[@alberto3874]

ok, but in 2002 some 2strokes were on starting grid, also a modenas Kr3 500 with jeremy mcwilliams

[@chrisbraid2907]

Awesome Track Day . Reminded me of the time I had an opportunity to ride the Pat Hennen RGV 500 that John Woodley of Blenheim NZ bought way back, those bikes were well balanced and so easy to race … easy to see why they were such winners. The Two Fifty and Three fifty Yamaha’s were knife edge power band to ride but the Suzuki was flexible …. So lovely to see this generation enjoying the older and awesome 500 two stroke racers !

[@tmac77]

They're all awesome bikes, thanks for watching!

[@stevewayne1359]

Which 350 Yamaha???

[@bikertrucker7950]

That looked amazing Taylor...... I can’t believe how the old man looks so like mad mark lol .... a great father son day ....

[@tmac77]

It was amazing! 😂

[@juniorjr4815]

Thanks for sharing your awesome ride with us. Super cool! 👊😎

[@RickyJr46]

Big fun, with far fewer moving parts!

[@tmac77]

It certainly was!

[@rodclark5831]

Trace smoke in wind tunnels, should be required by Law to smell as burnt Castrol off a TZ 250 mixed in the alpine forest air. Beware of the "Water Buffalo" KZ 750-2. Someone out there must have turbo(ed) a TZ, hello did you live, hello. Thanks Taylor for having the time of our lives & Naill for the giant clackers, I remember the days with a big smile.

[@malcsco]

Your dad is still a hands on guy, go Niall show the boys how it’s done. ATB for the season, twist it to the limit. Stay safe Taz to. Bring on the next one!.

[@tmac77]

Haha he always will be!

[@malcsco]

@@tmac77 Taylor you’ll never change him!. He spoke to everyone when he was in Jim Allen’s, nae airs an graces just Niall aye am dain awright. Great guy in the right place at the right time koodni hiv happined tae a nicer guy. Always remembers his roots!. Great to see you boys doing well also, I dare say hid still show yi some trick if yi raced against him. Hope Taz in tersely hiv a great season.

[@ducatiboy4951]

Brilliant video of an amazing day breath deep there's two stroke in the air. Really enjoying your blogs.

[@tmac77]

Thanks so much!

[@robertgallacher7214]

Now you know what fast turn in really means :) none of that heavy four stroke nonsense ! What a cracking day out.

[@tmac77]

Definitely!

[@vbrvideoproductions4643]

Hard core Motorbike racer laughing like a school girl - not something you see everyday, fantastic vid Taylor :)

[@tmac77]

😂😂

[@cocosloan3748]

Its crazy how this bike gets power over 9k rpm. He drove it 10-14k constantly , Suzuki power baby 💪😍

[@harrybell11]

Best Vlog yet! Love the smell and sound of 2 strokes and KR Jr’s RGV500 the best race bike ever imo. 👏

[@tmac77]

Haha thanks Harry!

[@derekbond3512]

This is my idea of a really fantastic day out, race two strokes there's nowt quite like them, i'm with your dad on this , i raced tz's back in the 80's and it is a special memory that i never forget. these lightweight bikes are well planted and go where you point them, the handling is sublime. Proper racing bikes is what i call em, built for the job.

[@tmac77]

It was a really fantastic day out! Hard to beat it

[@claudebaron9525]

I’ve only had a Kawa KX 500, and think that was the most diabolical thing I’ve ever rides, and I had also a ZX14R that had 210 HP at the back wheel, and it was nothing in terms of delivering powers compared to the old 500, can only imagine how a GP bike must feels😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@roygregory1250]

Unbelievable, bet you was a bit excited, nice one mate, you and taz have done a great job on eurosport, good luck to both of you for next weekend. Take care all of you. 🏍️🍻

[@tmac77]

It was the best day of my life so far😂

[@meester-726racing5]

2 stroke sounds dang goodd😍

[@chrisneedham5803]

Great to see Mad Mark in action again.

[@tmac77]

He’s always around😂

[@grandaduk3]

You are one lucky SOAB young man. Looked like you had a blast mate. Great video as always. Oh Eurosport was magic with you and your brother today too. Not jealous, Much lol

[@tmac77]

I am very lucky! Thanks Mark, we loved it

[@grahamsmith8122]

Steve Wheatman is such a nice bloke, has a great pub and a collection of bikes you wouldn't believe. Shame more collectors dont get their bikes out for us mortals to see and appreciate. So glad you didn't bin it as Nathan would have cried!

[@tmac77]

I agree! Amazing man

[@tristanpage6805]

Great video. The smell the noise the POWER !

[@tmac77]

Just perfect

[@witterszx12r]

Great video Taylor, I watched your dad at Silverstone back in the day great rider, keep it up.

[@tmac77]

Thanks a lot Bryan!

[@witterszx12r]

@@tmac77 You guys are really watchable.

[@michaelaspden1732]

brilliant video taylor.I was on the bike with you.! You looked as though you thoroughly enjoyed your day out.Saw you on the tv today covering WSB.You were a natural mate.Surley a future pundit.

[@tmac77]

I definitely enjoyed myself!

[@HelloJamesBond]

What an absolutely beautiful bike, cheers Taylor

[@trevormartin5459]

Brilliant Taylor.What an opportunity.Fabulous.

[@tmac77]

Thank you Trevor!

[@alistairthompson2750]

I remember watching the 250gp championship decider from Philip island in 2000 Jacque had ice in his veins waiting to silpstream a identical bike on the last corner amazing race him and nakano were in a class of their own that season

[@tmac77]

I used to love watching those races they were awesome!

[@steelcityspeedshopj.r6942]

I can just smell them now seeing this. Man what a day this had to of been mate! Thanks for sharing with us two stroke Nutz

[@jonpowell8014]

Some lovely stuff out and about there mate, nice to see the old man go a ride out too lol! In my happy place now, to me the wifes scented candles all now smell of Castrol R...

[@tmac77]

Thanks Jon!

[@alistairthompson2750]

That is the absolute nuts back in the days when two strokes were king that's one lucky man who owns it

[@woooster17]

Sooo cool.... Love 2T bikes of my youth! I had a Kawasaki KR-1 250 (mad bike), and bought a new Suzuki RGV250P.. I miss the smell 😄

[@tmac77]

Can’t beat the smell!

[@R2_D3]

500cc 2strokes are real race bikes, for real men and women!!! No electronic aids to help you, just you and your skills!! I miss those days!!

[@tmac77]

Absolutely!

[@R2_D3]

@@tmac77 This is one perfect example!! These days they wouldn't even race with so much rain! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKisq4uKjbSBmLc

[@scruffy01100000]

Thank you for this! Love that smoke baby! Lucky man I'm jealous.

[@ChrisKawani]

500cc 2 stroker ..... OMG that's heaven

[@tmac77]

Absolutely!

[@tommidahlberg1451]

Could imagine your dad drooling over those two stroke GP bikes? But then again, i`m drooling too....

[@tmac77]

Haha me too!

[@anthonyhodgson20]

Wow brings back 2 stoke memories

[@tmac77]

The best😍

[@iaindarling5959]

Great day! I've always loved 2-strokes - I'm old!

[@marlonmanchanayake1593]

I have a 2000 Yamaha TZ125 and it's a hand full when it's come to the power and I can't imagine the power band in RGV500 you rode. OMG!!

[@tmac77]

It was something else!

[@opticalecho119]

My man knew he might only get one chance to thrash a 500cc GP bike and he really took it Also, the owner of that bike is incredibly gracious and generous and probably a lovely fellow

[@tmac77]

You’re not wrong!

[@shadowred1980]

Which did you like the best, 250 or 500 ? I've ridden a road RS250 and loved it. Hats off to the owner of the 500, it was at Goodwood fos, great to see it out and about at so many events.

[@tmac77]

Oh that’s a hard choice! Both are brilliant in their own ways!

[@AuraTrimCoMeath]

Oh I can smell that 2 stroke fumes even from here

[@stuartmilligan670]

Wow love 2 strokes looked like a fantastic day .

[@tmac77]

Best day!

[@-daigher-2549]

There's nothing sexier than a suzuki Gamma 500, that thing is beautiful!

[@cinta_indonesia100]

Wwoooowww... that's 2 stroke GP Bike I love it very much and it's smells too!!!

[@tmac77]

Can’t beat it!

[@blairhenderson1476]

Wow some pretty special bikes there. That lap with Shedden just looked mental.

[@tmac77]

Very special!

[@joker14n]

When the words “kenny roberts’ 2 stroke” and “track day” r getting used..yea its a really good day! It sounded amazing when you finally got to ring it out on that straight. Nothing like the two strokes to put a big silly grin on. Early xmas👍

[@tmac77]

Absolutely, I had an amazing day!

[@martynflynn8368]

Fantastic vid Taylor, loved it. RGV ride was something else and you in hysterics in the Civic, priceless. Nice one.

[@simongilbert2704]

those 2 strokers still look and go great , thanks for a good bit of footage ; i enjoyed watching..

[@tmac77]

Feel amazing too!