Personal statistics
| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 1 July 1965 |
| Place of Birth | Blackburn |
| Lives | Blackburn, Lancashire, England |
| Marital Status | Married to Michaela with two daughters - Danielle and Claudia |
| Height | 5'9" |
| Weight | 66kg |
| Eyes | Blue |
| Hair | Brown (with blonde bits!) |
| Hobbies | Football, trail riding, motocross, sea fishing |
World Superbike statistics
| Debut | Donington 1989 |
| Race Starts | 219 |
| World Titles | 4 (1994 / 1995 / 1998 / 1999) |
| Superpoles | 21 |
| Podium Finishes | 108 |
| Race Wins | 59 |
| Seconds | 32 |
| Thirds | 17 |
| Double Wins | 16 |
| Total Points | 3,008 |
