The world of extreme speed is about to witness a new attempt by two racing enthusiasts in a straight line. Jarod “Jack” Frostby Holeshot Racing, and the experienced builder, Paul Milbornthey are determined to establish a new motorcycle speed record with passenger, that is, in Tandem. To do this, they will use a Suzuki Hayabusa second generation turboalmented, modified, and capable of generating a power close to 800 hp.
The official attempt is scheduled for May, but during the test sessions they have already reached the amazing speed of 360.5 km/h, which suggests that they are on their way to overcome the current registered trademark.
Currently, the world record of «Faster speed on a tandem motorcycle»It belongs to the television star Henry Cole And to the legendary engineer Allen Millyardwho in May 2023 managed to reach 295.31 km/h at the Elvington airfield in York. By the way, they did it aboard a motorcycle of their own manufacturing equipped with a huge 8 -liter V10 V10 engine.
This is the record they will try to overcome and their difficulties
However, our intrepid protagonists Frost and Milbornthey have a look set further. Jack Frostwho has previously reached 440.8 km/h, alone on Elvington’s track, will be responsible for piloting the Hayabusawhile Milborn It will be located in the rear on a seat specially designed for this challenge.
Of course, with its 1.88 meters high and an approximate weight of 90 kg with the leather suit set, Milborn It is not precisely the lighter passenger for a proof of this caliber. Together, the additional weight of the passenger and the modified seat add about 110 kg to the motorcycle, which undoubtedly represents an extra challenge for stability and aerodynamic performance.
During the first tests held on Monday, March 24 at Elvington, Frost I had already registered speeds up to 420 km/h alone before starting the batches with Milborn as a passenger. According to our British companions, the experience of running with two people at such high speeds presented some unexpected difficulties.
«The conditions were good, so we decided to make some passes with Paul in the back. We started with progressive accelerations and everything felt good with its weight supported on my back“He explained Frost. However, by increasing power, some instabilities began to notice. «In one of the past, when changing to fourth, the motorcycle deviated a little. I released the accelerator and reopened it, but the movement was repeated in the next pass“He added.
Despite these difficulties, they managed to reach a speed of 360.5 km/hwith an average use of 60 % of the accelerator, suggesting that there is still room to improve and overcome the record in the official attempt.
To guarantee the security of Milborna special support system has been implemented. Instead of holding directly from Frostthe passenger uses two bars fixed to the motorcycle frame, which allows him to stay in his position without compromising the pilot’s stability. «I do not want someone to throw me back and that my right hand, without wanting to open the accelerator more“He explained Frost.
With the official attempt even on the horizon, everything indicates that Frost and Milborn They could not only beat the existing record, but to establish a new brand that will be difficult to overcome in the future. But, time to time.
