World's biggest motorbike balloon takes off

SOUTH ENGLAND motorcycle dealer George White Superbikes has commissioned what is considered to be the largest tailor-made hot-air balloon in the world.

The balloon, which undertook its maiden flight on Friday last week, has been crafted in the shape of a rider in the crouch position on a superbike, and will make appearances at each round of BSB and a number of other major events during 2010.