TT 1994 - Steve Hislop - Honda RC45 - On Bike

Steve Hislop on bike practice lap from TT 1994. Riding the Castrol Honda RC45 Steve talks us through a silky smooth circuit of the Mountain Course.
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[@leejackson2969]

One of my favourite on bike laps. Must have watched this one a hundred times. Hizzy was a massive talent. Super smooth.

[@lee4171]

The RC45, a true thing of beauty.

[@willslade30]

As a 14 year old boy I saw this on the tv coverage that year. I was mesmerised.... and then my bike habit began! What a legend, RIP Steve.

[@sveneklund6775]

Aaah Hizzy.... Another great legend from the old school... Another legend I miss so much.... What a great tutoring on a lap of the TT circuit... Helpful tips everywhere and so descriptive in the feeling of the bike and the tyres... I seriously miss you Hizzy... Everytime I blast through Hawick on my Blade I think of you brother...

[@galloglas6907]

What people don’t appreciate is the physical aspect, you have to be quite fit and have good core strength to hold onto a machine trying to throw you off or manhandle it around corners or stop it crushing you into the frame. They still manage to make it look easy even though it looks terrifying. Much respect and appreciation to all the riders past and present who have thrilled us with their skill.

[@Unfunny_Username_389]

Thanks for this. Very illuminating. Steve Hislop didn't like the RC45 (it was a relatively new bike in '94) - he said "it had a mind of its own." Joey Dunlop and Phil McCallen were also scared of its potential for errant handling. Incidentally, the F1 race of '94 started in the dry but then it pissed down. Everyone was still on slicks, obviously. In the end it was rerun on the Sunday, and Steve won it - and the Senior too, on the following Friday. Also worth mentioning is Joey Dunlop's encounter with, firstly, a dog and secondly a van (!!). A workman did not know there was racing on the Sunday and so had set out on a part of the circuit. Only Dunlop's reactions and luck saw him avoid it. Suffice to say questions were raised regarding the organisation and administration of the TT races.

[@colincanyon2519]

RIP Steve you will never be forgotten! 👌

[@pnblondon1087]

Fantastic. One of the best commentaries/explanations ever.

[@alanduncan750]

Thank you very much for uploading this. Steve Hislop's description of his TT lap is a thing to cherish. RIP Steve. Flying Haggis forever!

[@manuelmontiel5418]

@Johnny RoadTrain Helicopter crash .

[@VanBooter]

Good to hear his dulcet tones again.

[@adampug206gti]

What a guy a true professional through and through I love my RC45 and this just makes it even better. Great up load.

[@desmurphy5939]

What do say? Nothing but Respect for these Men!

[@martinwhiteley3299]

Race In Heaven Steve Hislop ! You earned your badge in History! You proved the saying "Knowing The Road Like the back of your hand !

[@Nick-uy8jm]

I've at to watch this now the TT is on 2023. What a lap.

[@aledevans2446]

Hizzy..Bloody amazing on a pretty shithouse RVF750...We were there for this year..watched just after the Raven when Robert Dunlops back wheel broke off the Medd RC45...Ups and downs for Honda

[@andrewrcmadwilkinson6999]

HISLOP = BALLS OF ABERDEEN GRANITE RIP STEVE A NICE GUY

[@Luke-Harno3]

The Flying Haggis... we miss him so much.

[@philbaillie2284]

The origional coarse too,notice windy and brandish so tight. Would love too have seen the lap times then. Lee Johnst should be taking the rc45 around today in the classic race. Good luck Lee and nice to see you back racing👏👏👏👏

[@PierdanteRomei]

I saw this video on vhs 20 years ago. Then my passion begun

[@iangoulding6840]

I went in 1994 and brought this video still got it what a tallent my favourite rider sadly missed

[@robtonge5516]

Legend

[@robertsmart4736]

He was a fantastic rider even in the wet

[@allanhughes7859]

Don't know what all the fuss is about do this sort of ride most Sundays in sunny North Wales "JUST JOKING JUST JOKING" Balls of steel comes to mind and very very soft under clothing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I managed 120 M.P.H. over the mountain once !!!! Change of clothing requierd along with a stiff whiskey then I was oki again !! My second name is Nanncy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nickprice3605]

Love his calm delivery in stark contrast with the mad speed and big bollocks display. Sadly missed Steve-o Funny to see the old shitty Brandish too

[@titusgroangaming]

I have the DVD of this. Sadly missed and they name a slow chicane after him...

[@davemaclfc41]

not on the tt course, i gather you mean at oulton park as i know that is now called hislops chicane..

[@derf9465]

Back when four bangers were awesome.

[@evo5349]

Class act!

[@2strokemasterchris]

amazing....repekt....👍

[@saxvoul1]

respect

[@fpreston9527]

That was close with Simon beck

[@danielstainier793]

Wow

[@andrewerskine3665]

Super star

[@charliesparta7947]

14500 rpm no big deal

[@gorandelic5772]

zanemarujem komentar super

[@HAL900032]

Akross tha geiirs!

[@kiztime1234]

Caption: silky smooth circuit. Video barely out of the pits: There's usually always a bit of bump here I try to pull the handlebars to steady it.

[@Turbomgzt]

Did he say 1st gear up to 120mph? ❤

[@أبوقدس-ن3س]

👍👍

[@bunnypong64]

Bog bollox lap!

[@PaLx78]

Take the 3 lefters into a owner 👌

[@roblaa3198]

I was lucky enough to witness hizzy at the TT when he won on the Norton. me and my dad at hillberry and I remember my dad getting really excited on the last lap ever since that he was my all time favourite rider..God bless ya Steve never forgotten pal

[@PYakMan1]

MY Hero, sorry VR46, Hissy is THE man! This lap always brings a tear to my eye, I think he was a legend around the TT, those bikes were NOT like todays bikes. Still amazing technical achievements for the era.

[@yoorukhunt947]

Shame you can’t spell your hero’s name.

[@stuartj1234]

I always wanted an RC45 at the time i had to settle for vfr 400 lol but it looked similar just no where near as quick lol. I ended up with the fireblade for silly speed's. Then came the Bandit 1200 and the driving ban lol. Now i have a fiat punto 1.4...oh how times change.

[@chazzjocazzi6464]

Hand-Eye co-ordination extraordinaire.....just 'feather' it, he says. (heh)..Ok Steve. You make it look so easy.

[@whitecompany18]

The video that got me into the tt as a young man of 16 on my dt50

[@Stu-SB]

My mate had a DT50 and I had TS50 .. 1979.. lol.. magic two 16 year olds tear arsing around Dumbarton and the Vale

[@patkawasaki]

Comparing generations is away subjective, but hizzy was the greatest imho. It's also interesting how the circuit evolves year on year, and also how more powerful bikes change what you do and where. He's probably 50bhp down on a 2017 superbike. A fascinating thought!

[@chrishughes1103]

Steve, you're the best bike racer who ever lived!

[@blakekitchen220]

I wonder how many riders have watched this video for tips before tackling the TT? You’d struggle to get better advice! Quality commentary from the man himself 🏍🏍🏍

[@deborahchesser7375]

Dang that RC is shifting at 14 grand wow

[@swoopsta69]

Mesmerising. What a legend. RIP

[@philbaillie2284]

Think this was the year me dad and bro were watching race day at alpine and it chucked it down and he stopped rite in front of us and stopped the race it eas red flagged because Steve deamed it too dangerous.......it was hammering it down dont blame him. Someone correct me if im wrong🤗 They were the best TTs when you could watch anywhere. Wish we had camera phones ten!!!

[@WILLPerkle-ui8wr]

ONE OF THE GREATEST RIDERS, TAKEN WAY, WAY TO EARLY, HAS WITH ALL THE LADS, REST PEACEFULLY LADS, YOUR ALWAYS REMEMBERED, LOVE YOU ALL... WILL AND ELAINA....

[@martynh4407]

God bless you Steve..very much missed

[@vincemarshall8550]

great film ,its a bit sad that the rc45 just wasnt ready as stevie was faster in 91 on the rvf and the norton in 92 but he still showed them all the way home ,such a great talent and on the short stuff as well ,god bless x

[@Krazytom44]

Legend!!!

[@itsbogeytime8549]

how many TT-wins hizzy had?

[@dukevideo]

11 wins.

[@itsbogeytime8549]

@@dukevideo thanks

[@TheLondonCyclist]

This seems so slow compared to today's TT lol