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The Unrideables

The Unrideables

Oct 17, 2013 · 45m

Director

Rob Hurdman

Overview

The 1980s were a high point of factory involvement in Grand Prix motorcycle racing. Suzuki, Honda and Yamaha battled for technological dominance in the high-powered world of 500cc two-stroke racers - and to ride these beasts they employed the very best riders in the world. The likes of Rainey, Schwantz, Lawson and Mamola struggled to tame the raw power and brutal handling of bikes built without constraints and without any of the modern rider aids which make today's MotoGP four-stroke machines seem bland in comparison. The riders might have been paid handsomely for their efforts but, as this film shows, they paid a heavy price for their fame and stardom. With loads of great action shots from the archives and revealing, frank interviews with many of the top riders this incredible documentary looks at the men who had to ride the unrideables.

About The Unrideables

What is The Unrideables about?

The 1980s were a high point of factory involvement in Grand Prix motorcycle racing. Suzuki, Honda and Yamaha battled for technological dominance in the high-powered world of 500cc two-stroke racers - and to ride these beasts they employed the very best riders in the world. The likes of Rainey, Schwantz, Lawson and Mamola struggled to tame the raw power and brutal handling of bikes built without…

When was The Unrideables released?

The Unrideables was released on October 17, 2013.

How long is The Unrideables?

The Unrideables runs 45 minutes.

Who directed The Unrideables?

The Unrideables was directed by Rob Hurdman.

Who is in the cast of The Unrideables?

The cast of The Unrideables includes Kenny Roberts (Himself), Kevin Schwantz (Himself), Eddie Lawson (Himself), Wayne Rainey (Himself) and Rob McElnea (Himself).

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