Plater plans to stay involved with the North West 200 in an advisory capacity.

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Plater, who was also on a Honda, finished well ahead of third-placed TAS Suzuki rider Adrian Archibald.

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The Honda Europe team is completed by eight-time NW200 winner Steve Plater, who has retired from road racing.

BBC: The NW 200 will go ahead on 21 May despite event clash

Hazel Plater from the group said it was important to protect the city's history after other popular venues had closed down.

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English rider Plater is quitting road racing after a high successful career.

BBC: The NW 200 will go ahead on 21 May despite event clash

Hazel Plater from the North East Music Group said it was important to protect the city's history after other popular venues had closed down.

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Top English rider Steve Plater is also booked to take part along with Guy Martin, who claimed a four-timer at the Ulster Grand Prix at Dundrod in August.

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The following year, Ryan qualified fifth fastest and was next to Steve Plater on the grid, posting a lap at over 121mph, but the bike was plagued with electrical problems and two blown engines on raceday made it a miserable weekend.

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The Woodhall Spa rider finished ahead of Bruce Anstey in the first race although it ended amid confusion with the officials failing to wave the chequered flag which led to Plater and Anstey continuing to ride hard for over half-a-lap before realising that the race was over.

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