Triumph Motorcycles, the iconic British motorcycle brand, has confirmed that it will return to the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats in August 2016 to try to break the motorcycle world land speed record. Triumph’s aim is to exceed the current record that stands at 376.363 mph, using its purpose built 1,000 bhp Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner.
The Triumph Infor Rocket features a carbon Kevlar monocoque construction and two turbocharged Triumph Rocket III engines producing a combined 1,000 bhp at 9,000 rpm. Developed between Triumph, Hot Rod Conspriacy and Carpenter Racing, the motorcycle is 25.5 feet long, 2 feet wide and 3 feet tall. Powered by methanol fuel, the bike is competing in the Division C (streamlined motorcycle) category.
Riding the purpose-built Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner over the measured mile will be Isle of Man TT racer and multiple speed record holder Guy Martin.
Triumph has a history of breaking the land speed record, holding the title of ‘World’s Fastest Motorcycle’ from 1955 to 1970. The record-breaking Triumph Streamliners included: Devil’s Arrow, Texas Cee-gar, Dudek Streamliner and Gyronaut X1, the former achieving a top speed of 245.667 mph. Today’s record, held by Rocky Robinson since 2010 riding the Top Oil-Ack Attack streamliner, sits at 376.363 mph.
Guy Martin commented: “I can’t wait to take the Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner onto the salt at Bonneville for the first time this summer. The Triumph engineers have built an amazing machine, giving us the very best chance to beat the two-wheeled land speed record.”
The iconic Bonneville name was conceived following Johnny Allen’s land-speed record runs at the Salt Flats in September 1956, when he reached the record-breaking speed of 193.72 mph. The first T120 Bonneville model was unveiled at the Earls Court Bike Show and went on sale in 1959.
Love Guy Martin, although I usually can’t understand what he is saying.
He has big cajones, as shown by his Isle of Man racing career.
I wish him the best at breaking the record safely.
Can’t wait for this. Hope they finally get the chance to get the record. Great choice for a pilot. Guy Martin is a great watch no matter what he’s doing.
Coolest living racer alive today. Hope they get the record.
G baby Go!
Good Stuff…………..So how are the new Triumph BONNEVILLES going in the USA ?
Godspeed and twist it for all it’s worth! Later Jay
Guy is awesome, would love to be there to support!
It is time for Triumph to take their chosen place at the top of speed.
iTS cool thing and advance congrats Triumph motorcycles