There are lots of ways to go fast around a racetrack. Just look at Rossi and Doohan, or Biaggi and Bayliss - their riding styles are racing lines are wildly different but the awe-inspiring end result for these naturally-talented World Champions is just the same.

Although there isn’t really a right or wrong way to ride a bike fast around a track, we’ve put together some brief tips and tricks to get you started and help you get the best out of your next trackday.   

We’ll run you through such things as braking, body position, turning, cornering and throttle control, but first this - bike preperation:

BIKE PREP

• It goes without saying that your bike needs to be in tip-top condition before you head to the track. Hand-washing it will let you get up close and personal with it and help you spot any obvious problems.
• Make sure chain is clean, lubed and adjusted correctly.
• Check the meat on brake pads and make sure you have enough to last you the day on track, and the ride home again.
• Most tracks have strict noise limits. Race exhausts can sometimes fail the noise tests, especially on big twins and sportsbikes with short pipes, like the Yamaha R6 and Suzuki GSX-R600/750.
• Taping up mirrors and speedos stops you looking at them and causing a distraction. Removing your number plate and taping up lights and indicators will stop your spreading them over the track if the worst happens.
• Adjusting your suspension for the track will help you get the best out of your bike, especially if you’re running on sticky rubber. Too-soft suspension can over-stress tyres, cause ground-clearance issues and instability in the corners.