Mick Doohan at Glemseck ‘Sprint International’ 1/8th mile
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Five-time 500cc MotoGP World Champion Mick Doohan was back in leathers recently at the Glemseck event in Germany.
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Doohan was invited to take part in the 1/8th mile drag races aboard a very special CB1000R prepared by Honda Racing in the UK for the event.
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Suspension from the latest Fireblade SP was transplanted onto the CB1000R chassis which also included a bespoke swingarm.
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Brembo provided the braking hardware and Akrapovic the exhaust while Rizoma came to the party with their special brand of bling.
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Unfortunately Mick was knocked out in the second round by Per Nielsen, who went on to take third overall.