THE ULTIMATE TT BIKES
SOME OF THE MACHINES WHICH HAVE IMPRESSED US
The awesome Moto Guzzi V-8 ridden in the 1957 TT by Dickie Dale.
Ridden in the 1993 TT by Shaun Harris (right) then by a three-man team in 1994 led by Nick Jefferies and Mark Farmer. Shaun rode it once more in 1996 in memory of John Britten.
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The incredible BRITTEN TWIN
The Norton "Kneeler" ridden by Ray Amm in 1953 but only in practice.
One of the Honda-4s in 1960 (above ridden by Tom Phillis) which revolutionised racing.
Below, the 125 twin which won the 1959 Manufacturers Team prize at first attempt.
On the right is the Honda 250-6 which arrived on the scene in 1966 at the same time as the big 500-4 both ridden with great effect, by Mike Hailwood...
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Honda come to contest the TT Races.
From the sublime to the ridiculous - the fascinating Kreidler 50s, with 12-speed gearboxes - was it 4 on the foot and 3 on the handlebars (the latter like a scooter) ? Hearing them try to find the right gear after the plunge down Bray Hill was.....amusing!
(from Peter Courtney)
Photo shows Georg Anscheidt |  | The 50cc multi-gear Kreidler 1962
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Probably the two greatest pieces of motorcycle race engineering ever built.
Honda RC116 50cc Twin from 1966 (above left)
Honda RC149 125cc 5 Cylinder Racer from 1966 (above right)
(from Charlie Hulse)
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