Fast Bike Lap of the Nordschleife

The bike lap record holder (Helmut Dahne) on an R1 follows (and overtakes) a Ducati on the Nordschleife. Helmut's lap on a RC30 was timed at 7.49 and he thinks even todays bikes (R1, GSXR1000) don't have the speed of steering to compete with that time.

Check out how smooth his riding style is and clearly how well he knows the track. His commentary is also invaluable to tell you of (some of) the pitfalls awaiting you on the old Nurburgring.....

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• R1
• Nordschleife
• Nurburgring
• Bike

[MotoJB]

What a f-ing retarded track...cars, guardrails, trees, etc. Totally stupid place to "race". I wonder how many dudes die out there every year.

[jmlwalker67]

MotoJB, the dangers of this 'track' are well known and bikers especially are very vulnerable. I was planning to ride the Ring earlier this year, but the amount of casualties I continually hear about has put me off going on the bike.

Best off in a car I think.

[alwetende]

I'm going to flush my ghost rider dvd's down the toilet.

[mickbramley]

Wow, amazing, I'd donate my gonads to medical science to ride a bike half as good as this geezer

[screamosux]

The commentary kills the enjoyment of watching the video.

[MotoJB]

Listen maplewel1 - don't assume you know me, asswad. I raced a GSXR 1000 for many years. I still do lots of track days on my 180rwhp GSXR and in my 470rwhp C5Z. You on the other hand are just a "passenger", so STHU. I still say it's a retarded place to race. No margin for error. Cars to run over you. Lots of stuff to hit. Hats off to those with the balls and lack of sense to do it, but my life is worth more to me than that...there are a lot of safe tracks to race around on.

[maplewell1]

@MotoJB Extreme comments obviously from an armchair junkie but, having been round here as a passenger in a well driven M3, i can say that you need to ride on your mirrors because most cars are quicker and they stick to there line and speed and its up to you (slower vehicle) to keep out of there way! An adrenaline rush!!!!

[bassomanvfr]

Hats off...

[01tifosi]

Is this guy also known as the baron? He was featured in performance bikes magazine. Great lap,great commentary.

[McNeil211]

lol i love how he said more than a few times... no more comments... then instantly starts talking again... not sure he really knows what that means.. he needs to just shut the hell up..

[whatzupa]

I was looking for a clear video with a professional rider onboard last week. This is great I've found this, the clip is very informative for someone learning to ride well. I can see how he's braking and using the throttle, and the timing of it all.

[Tvidstein]

You sould listen to his talk, since you will learn, as a matter of fact Helmuth is in his sixties, Wonderful guy

[mrshaun2k]

fucking talking is pissing me off ruined the vid totally, you said you were not going to narrate

[mrshaun2k]

fucking talking is pissing me off