Triumph goes to Bonneville...

[RhynoCZ]

Triumph is going to attempt the motorcycle land speed record during this years Bonneville Speed Week, with their new Rocket III Streamliner. The carbon fiber composit fairing (shell) contains two Triumph Rocket III engines with two turbos, running on ethanol. All that making 1000 horse power at the rear wheel. The pilot of this wingless airplane will be no one else but Guy Martin.

The current speed record at this category is set at 605.7km/h, Triumph is going to aim at exceeding 643.7km/h (400 mph).

Source (info and pictures, NOT in English): https://www.motorkari.cz/clanky/moto-novinky/triumph/triumph-miri-na-solnou-plan.-chce-pokorit-rychlostni-rekord-34694.html

https://www.motorkari.cz/upload/images/clanky/2016-08/34694/TriumphRocket1024x791.jpg
https://www.motorkari.cz/upload/images/clanky/2016-08/34694/201308CastrolRocket_1600x1200_image_6.jpg
https://www.motorkari.cz/upload/images/clanky/2016-08/34694/GuyMartinTriumphstreamliner_0.JPG
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[recman]

So it might be the world's fastest cruiser?

[UnknownStuntm...]

Who knew his real name was J. Disalvo?
Rats/ I smell more than just rats...

[pepperami]

[UnknownStuntm...]

[RhynoCZ]

[recman]

And I thought my lock to lock was shite.

[Val]

I hope they know about countersteering. The tires also look pretty squared good luck on the twisties with that
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[Rogerborg]

Can't see if the chain is slack, but after Martin's done with it, I bet the subframe will be twisted.
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[Monkeywrenche...]

[dydey90]

Glad it's not me 'riding' that thing. I couldn't reach that center stand.

If you look at the top picture, it does say G. Martin down the side.
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[Monkeywrenche...]

Looks like a credible first run.

[carpe_diem]

There's nowhere to put a disc lock on that front wheel. First time he parks it outside Tesco, that's gone.

[Sable]

Looks like a carbon fibre fish... Does look pretty sexy though!

[Polarbear]

If you can't find anyone loony/mad/stupid enough to do something, call Guy Martin.

The bloke is a legend as well as being 5 beers short of a six pack
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[MCN]

[nitrosurf]

Top pic, under the 'Belstaff'.

It looks like a Thunderbird craft with the wings clipped off. Good luck to them, I hope they do well!
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