Michael Dunlop aboard Suzuki GSX-R1000 during 2017 Senior TT
Senior TT Video of Michael Dunlop
There is no better proving grounds for new motorcycles than the Isle of Man TT. Riders show no remorse for machinery around the 37.73-mile Mountain Course, lap after lap, mile after mile.For 2017, Bennetts Suzuki brought along the all-new Suzuki GSX-R1000, a bike we fell for immediately after testing the “R” version at Phillip Island, and the base version at Circuit of the Americas, a MotoGP circuit.Michael Dunlop aboard Suzuki GSX-R1000 during 2017 Senior TT
Bennetts Suzuki used the base GSX-R1000, and appointed no other than Michael Dunlop as the pilot. Dunlop began the 2017 Isle of Man TT on a sour note; after setting the fastest lap of the opening RST Superbike TT, he was forced to retire on the second lap due to technical issues.But the 28-year-old Northern Irishman redeemed himself during the Senior TT, dominating a shortened four-lap race to claim his 15th TT victory. Dunlop is now fifth for all-time TT wins, which is lead by his uncle, the late Joey Dunlop, who has 26.Thanks to onboard video technology, we get to ride along with Dunlop at top speed for a lap during the 2017 Senior TT. Now this is what riding a motorcycle at speed is truly all about!
Our first segment introduces you to the new Arch 1s. This latest, slightly more sporting American V-twin, adds to the original KRGT1 coming from the boutique manufacturer based in Hawthorne, Southern California. Senior Editor Nic de Sena rode through Malibu with Gard Hollinger, who co-founded Arch Motorcycle with his friend, Keanu Reeves. The 1s is a unique ride for sure, and Nic explains what makes the bike really stand out.
For the entertaining story behind Arch Motorcycle from Gard Hollinger himself, you must listen to his podcast episode on Motos & Friends HERE
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In our second segment, Associate Editor Teejay Adams chats with multiple Emmy award-winning writer, Producer, Director, and actor, Thom Beers. the former Chairman & CEO of Fremantle Media North America, responsible for American Idol and America’s Got Talent.
Thom’s fertile imagination led to most of the really big reality TV shows such as ‘Deadliest Catch’ (now in its 17th season!), and many others. Of course for us in the motorcycle world, you’ll be interested to hear the genesis and story of how he started the first real fabrication reality show ‘Monster Garage’, that showcased Jesse James, and then how that led to ‘Biker Build Off’ and the ‘Zombie Choppers’ movie.
You’d imagine that most of Thom’s time is spent sitting behind a desk and on his phone. Not so. His intense stories of capturing much of the content for these shows make for some hair-raising listening.
