You’ve likely seen bad pictures and bad video of “the world’s fastest motorcycle.” It’s not and that speed is unofficial anyways, but it’s still fucking fast. Here’s a first look at onboard video from that record run and a close-up, high-res peak under its fairings. This top shot is available at 3425px wide in the gallery. 1000bhp in specs and details below.
Photos: David Whealon :continue:
Last September, Rocky Robinson piloted the Top 1 Ack Attack streamliner to a two-way average of 376mph, setting a new land speed record for motorcycles. Now, here’s onboard footage demonstrating just how hairy that run was. :continue:
Exiting the timed mile of its record-breaking 376.363mph run at Bonneville on Saturday, the Top 1 Ack Attack streamliner recorded a top speed of 394mph, tantalizingly close to the magic 400mph mark. 350mph was only achieved for the first time ever in 2006, while the first record over 300mph was recorded way back in 1975. :continue:
The Top 1 Ack Attack Streamliner, driven by Rocky Robinson, set a two-way speed of 360.913mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats last Friday. The Streamliner is powered by a modified Suzuki Hayabusa engine. This beats the 350.884mph speed set by Denis Manning’s Bub Racing team, which has stood since 2006. The record has yet to be ratified and will remain unofficial until the FIM meets in October. Click through for video of Team Ack Attack’s 290mph crash at last year’s event. > :continue:
