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BIKE-FIT BITS
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have heard people outside of the two-wheel arena claim that racers don ’ t have to be all that physically fit because “ the bike does all the work , doesn ’ t it ?” Ask any top line WorldSBK rider about that opinion and - after they have regained their composure - they will tell you that viewpoint is wrong . Just . All . Wrong . To find out some fitness secrets we asked two very different top riders about the training methods and human motivations needed to go out and beat the best Superbikers in the world .
The act of racing a motorcycle is an intense physical activity . All physical , all the time . But don ’ t ask me why , ask a six times world champion like Jonathan Rea ( Kawasaki Racing Team ). “ The G-forces you carry are phenomenal ,” said Rea , “ First of all the bike weighs 170 + kilos with fuel , you have to accelerate that force with 220bhp and you have to stop it , in some circuits , from 200mph . But probably
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