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.A Type 1 1000cc

Record Attempts

Start date
Rider
Manufacturer, Model
Place
Classification
Record

29 Aug 2021
Tyrell Marlow
Suzuki
TL1000
Bonneville Salt Flats
USA
1000cc
Cat.1 Gr.A1 Div.A
254,437 km/h
158,1 mph

29 Aug 2021
Tyrell Marlow
Suzuki
TL1000
Bonneville Salt Flats
USA
1000cc
Cat.1 Gr.A1 Div.A
254,437 km/h
158,1 mph

03 Sep 2009
Alan Cathcart
Triumph
Bonneville
Bonneville Salt Flats
USA
1000cc
Cat.1 Gr.A1 Div.A
245,857 km/h
152,768 mph