NURBURGRING - FACTS

Interesting facts about the Nordschleife (Northern Loop) of the Nürburgrings of the "mountain, racing, testing track for motor vehicles":
Construction date :
1925-27
Length :
20.8 km (in former times inclusive of start/finish loop 22.8 km)
Number of corners :
172 (88 left / 84 on right)
Slope Upward grade/downward gradient :
17% / 11%
Highest / lowest point of track :
620 m - "Former Starter/Finish line" / 320 m - "Breidscheid/Section"
Last motorcycle race :
1994
Lap record motorcycle :
7:49:71 by Helmut Dähne, 1993 (on Metzeler ME Z1)

Nurburgring - Tips

Riding the legendary Nordschleife (Northern Loop) on your own motorbike has a very special attraction. Here in the "green hill", surrounding the Nürburgring, you may find Tips not only for safe motorcycling on the 20.8 km-long track, but also the "correct" suspension settings for your motorcycle. This information comes directly from Helmut Dähne, the ring connoisseur par excellence.