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Written by Fran Newton, 11/06/09

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Motorbike racing fans may have been pleased to see Honda riders Steve Plater and John McGuinness finish in the top five at the Isle of Man TT event.

Bike insurance policyholders may have been on hand at the event to witness the number two and number seven riders just miss out on the podium at the end of the supersport race.

Steve Plater commented: "I would have been happier to be on the podium but I can't complain at fourth in what was a very competitive race."

Meanwhile, John McGuiness said that finishing in the top five was respectable but he would liked to have achieved a higher place.

Team manager Havier Beltran added that it was a shame for the riders not to have gained podium finishes but that the top five is a "credible achievement" and highlighted the impressiveness of the CBR600RR bike that powered the racers to their positions.

In the superbike race, the two racers sped to a one-two place podium victory and were the only riders to break the 130mph average lap speed, with John McGuinness setting a lap speed record during the event.

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