Allen Millyard watches on as Viper V10 unleashed during new owner’s first ride
Tim Whittaker has ridden the iconic Viper V10 motorcycle for the first time, with the help of the bike’s previous owner, Allen Millyard.
The iconic Viper V10 motorcycle has been ridden for the first time by its new owner, Tim Whittaker, who was guided through his opening runs at an airfield in the UK, by Allen Millyard.
The Viper V10, alongside the Flying Millyard, are arguably the TV personality’s two most famous builds ever, with the former featuring a 8.0-litre Dodge Viper V10 engine that produces around 500bhp.
After building the bike in 2009, Millyard kept hold on ownership until July 22, when the bike went under the hammer for £130,000 (£149,500 including premium and fees) at the H&H Classics auction at the National Motorcycle Museum.
While Whittaker’s first day riding the bike is by no means as significant as when the motorcycle was sold, it still marks an important day to remember with regards to the bike’s historic journey, as this was the first official ride since the bike has no longer been owned by Millyard.
After being guided on how to operate and ride the motorcycle, Whittaker took off with Millyard keeping a close eye.
Speaking about Whittaker’s first ride on the Viper V10, Millyard said: “I had a great time showing him around the Viper and supervising his first couple of runs.”
Whittaker has a background in automotive engineering and said he plans to ride the bike rather than keeping it stored away, at the time of taking over ownership.
However, the bike is now set to be featured on display throughout the winter, with Whittaker agreeing to keep the motorcycle at the National Motorcycle Museum, in Solihull.
It’s not been confirmed when the motorcycle will be put on display, as of yet, although this is expected to take place very soon.
Visitors to Museum Live 2026, which takes place from October 24-25, are likely to catch a glimpse of the Viper V10.
Not many people expected the Viper V10 to go up for auction earlier this summer, but Millyard made that decision with the idea of making room for more custom build projects in the future.
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