Why Clarkson Hates Bikes in Bikes mag - Page 2

BlaRo · November 29th, 2006, 1:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fbc

Good read - and quite tame by JC standards. Also shows the great relationship the guys have - 'he hates them because it annoys us'

Haha, it's cuz he knows he's outnumbered, and bikers are a bad bunch to piss off. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Redliner · November 29th, 2006, 1:57 PM

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Originally Posted by epp_b

Um...Ariel Atom? images/smilies/smile.gif

No.
Motorcycles and cars are very different. The relationship and the sensations you get from each one are completely different and each has it's pros and cons. Saying a Ariel Atom (which is an incredibly great car) offers the same sensation as a motorcycle is like saying a Maybach is so comfortable that is feels like a private plane.

theboyG · November 29th, 2006, 3:05 PM

Irrespective of what I think of cars vs bikes, the fact the magazine has a large article on Clarkson and his perspective simply shows a real need for them to gain Clarkson's approval, and elevates him as some authority.

It will certain polarise the more right-wing of each camp.

Danny Tran · November 29th, 2006, 3:28 PM

Thats a good read..

Think it's time to get my biking licence now. images/smilies/smile.gif

Mercury · November 29th, 2006, 3:56 PM

Thanks alot for the share dude, it's a good read.
"I have flicked about 150 cigarettes into their faces over the years" images/smilies/lmao.gif

I really can't see why he hates bikes so much...I mean as a parent it's fine but I'm a petrol head, I don't have allot of love for bikes as well but I don't hate them at all, they look cool and if anyone wants to risk himself like that, who am I to tell em no? Plus I've been on a rather quick one my self (ZR6) and I can certainly understand what their on about....when that thing accelerates .....dear god I've never felt anything like that.
That said I do enjoy his hate for em, down right funny most of the time.

mautzel · November 29th, 2006, 3:59 PM

Maybe it's just Jeremy's lack of driving skills that puts him off bikes images/smilies/smile.gif

klutch · November 29th, 2006, 4:17 PM

I think its cause he knows how ungainly he looks...a tall, fat, old man, dressed in leathers, bent over akwardly on a contraption that's simply to visceral for him. He did try, once, in Monaco. Can't remember if it was Top Gear or one of his productions.

epp_b · November 29th, 2006, 4:35 PM

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Saying a Ariel Atom (which is an incredibly great car) offers the same sensation as a motorcycle is like saying a Maybach is so comfortable that is feels like a private plane.

Um...I'm not sure that it's so far from the truth! images/smilies/wink.gif

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Can't remember if it was Top Gear or one of his productions

It was in Motorworld - Monaco.

justvisiting · December 2nd, 2006, 4:01 AM

if you take a look at him on a bike in his new good bad ugly video.. you'll probably see why he hates them.. he looks ridiculous... theres no fun for him there..

jetsetter · December 2nd, 2006, 4:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Redliner

No.
Motorcycles and cars are very different. The relationship and the sensations you get from each one are completely different and each has it's pros and cons. Saying a Ariel Atom (which is an incredibly great car) offers the same sensation as a motorcycle is like saying a Maybach is so comfortable that is feels like a private plane.

Got that right buddy. Used to ride alot, have not done it in awhile though. images/smilies/cry.gif

Formula Stig · December 5th, 2006, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by epp_b

Um...Ariel Atom? images/smilies/smile.gif

Nope still slower in a straight line. And until you can bank an Atom into a corner on two wheels, it aint the same.

I love the Atom BTW, they are just completely different experiences and by your statement, I can tell you've never been on a motorcycle.

Zuhaib · December 5th, 2006, 5:43 AM

I knew Hammond had test driven a Sportster in the TopGear mag but i never knew he owned only one one, but two. And a Street Bob, a bike that i would have for sure gone for if i had not bought my Softail Standard a year earlier. Its a nice bike, and was the first Harley with a 6-Speed and a larger TC motor.

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theboyG Joined: Jun 7th, 2004 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Posts: 156 Car: 911(996) and BMW 330i (aka Crap!) Rep Power: 24	Irrespective of what I think of cars vs bikes, the fact the magazine has a large article on Clarkson and his perspective simply shows a real need for them to gain Clarkson's approval, and elevates him as some authority. It will certain polarise the more right-wing of each camp.

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klutch Courteous urinator Joined: Jan 6th, 2006 Last Online: November 16th, 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,879 Car: Whatever's in the press fleet. Rep Power: 45	I think its cause he knows how ungainly he looks...a tall, fat, old man, dressed in leathers, bent over akwardly on a contraption that's simply to visceral for him. He did try, once, in Monaco. Can't remember if it was Top Gear or one of his productions.

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justvisiting Joined: Jun 1st, 2005 Last Online: 3:01 AM Location: california and boston Age: 23 Posts: 507 Car: e46 bmw Rep Power: 22	if you take a look at him on a bike in his new good bad ugly video.. you'll probably see why he hates them.. he looks ridiculous... theres no fun for him there..

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