Classification | FIM LAND SPEED WORLD RECORDS

A record is the best result obtained over a certain distance or within an imposed time limit. Only the fastest record within the same category, group, division, type and class will be considered for ratification each calendar day. When the result has been ratified by the FIM it becomes a FIM LAND SPEED WORLD RECORD

A World Record attempt for a given class can only be made with a motorcycle where the engine size is within the capacity limits for that class. A World Record is only valid for the class which corresponds to the capacity of the engine.

Due to the new method of calculation, introduced by the FIM Technical Commission in January 1978, short distance records made prior to this date are absolute.
Consequently, these World Records are definite and cannot be broken.

Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme

Short Distance

Flying start

Cat.1 Gr.A1 Div.B Type 2 1600cc

Record Attempts

Start date
Rider
Manufacturer, Model
Place
Classification
Record

24 Aug 2024
Phil Wood
Suzuki
Hayabusa GSX 1546 R
Lausitzring
GER
1600cc
Cat.1 Gr.A1 Div.B
396.499 km/h
246,373 mph

24 Aug 2024
Phil Wood
Suzuki
Hayabusa GSX 1546 R
Lausitzring
GER
1600cc
Cat.1 Gr.A1 Div.B
386.965 km/h
240,449 mph

17 Sep 2016
Ian King
Golf Oil Puma
Elvington
GBR
1600cc
Cat.1 Gr.A1 Div.B
147,348 km/h
91,558 mph