Rolling Road – Honda CBR600RR
I instantly regret the amount of luggage as I’m forced forward, putting a strain on my wrists, back and groin! Two Honda CBR600RRs and a Kawasaki ZX636R on a spring afternoon ride, but a constant downfall meant no decent lean.
Even so it’s clear the CBR’s perfect balance and low centre of gravity were ruined by my clumsy packing. After a few wobbly corners and close encounters with kerbs, the 110bhp+ engines provided some adrenaline pumping corner exits.
We arrive and appreciate three days watching professionals leave thick black lines and achieve near horizontal lean on the 1000cc, 200bhp, 200mph British Superbikes at Brands Hatch. A sunny bank holiday Monday, missing our turning off the motorway was a blessing as we land in biking paradise; the A272.
Tight twisties, leftand right-sweepers and epic straights guaranteed half an hour of knee-down 15,000rpm madness. A ticket including camping for less than £50 made for a great bank holiday weekend.
Source: Road Magazine