MT Y2K Turbine Motorcycle - the Video
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MT Y2K Turbine Motorcycle - the Video
How many people have seen this sucker? FRAK, that thing sounds cool!
Here's the 'World's Greatest' segment from Discovery Channel where Leno talks about the bike, and they race it against a jet.
Powered by a Rolls Royce Allison 250 series turboshaft engine, producing 238kW (320hp), this motorcycle has a recorded top speed of 227 mph (365 km/h), with a price tag of US$150,000 (US$185,000 in 2004). It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the "Most powerful production motorcycle" and the "Most expensive production motorcycle". Unlike some earlier jet-powered motorcycles, where a massive jet engine provided thrust to push the motorcycle, the turboshaft engine on this model drives the rear wheel via a two-speed gearbox. Riding the motorcycle is said to be somewhat tricky due to the inherent throttle lag in the engine, acceleration when letting off the throttle, and extreme length.
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