1250bhp 'motorcycle' aims for 450mph speed record

Conventional engine swapped for helicopter jet turbine

Posted: 3 January 2012
by Visordown News

SPEEDFREAK Richard Brown is aiming to raise the motorcycle land speed record to 450mph, using a jet-engine sourced from a helicopter.

The project, dubbed Jet Reaction, will use a jet turbine engine capable of producing 1250bhp in standard trim but Brown intends to modify the engine to make use of the afterburner effect to create even more thrust.

Brown has a history of ambitious projects, he built a sub-orbital rocket and is working on a gas-turbine powered jet pack. In 1999 he set the one-way record top speed for a motorcycle, at 362mph. He faces a whole host of difficult technical challenges, including balancing the weighty jet-engine within the confines of his two-wheeler.

Mad or brave, we're not sure.

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Arranbru
Good luck to 'im

Posted: 05/01/2012 at 15:59


Jack Hamilton
i dont understand how it could qualify as a motorbike with a jet engine in it, this attempt should be changed to a 2 wheeler record/ jet bike

as it would only be propelled by thrust.

insane record either way good luck and stay safe.

Posted: 05/01/2012 at 23:42


Vinnychoff
i think he is brave and has one of those attitudes of not saying no. I hope he does well.
vinnychoff

Posted: 09/01/2012 at 23:56


Thomp
Should say aims for lower orbit, good luck too them, nutters!

Posted: 10/01/2012 at 08:19

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