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Craig Jones & Buell Extreme - On Ice
Extreme temperatures, extreme bike, extreme speed – Buell’s
resident stunt rider Craig Jones has just returned from Sweden
where he braved subzero temperatures to set a world first
for the fastest bike on ice.
After a short test period and several practices, Craig’s
modified Buell® 1125R™ sportbike reached the phenomenal
speed of 238Km/h (148.7mph) on a frozen Lake Dellen, with
only a few centimetres of ice separating him from 1,226 million
metres³ of icy water.
With extreme riding conditions comes the need for extreme
equipment, and the bike used for the attempt boasted some
mammoth modifications. Complete with nitrous oxide injection
providing an estimated extra 50bhp, the white Buell® 1125R™ reached
top speed on a 1.1km run. |
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The tyres were specially adapted with protruding spikes (20mm
on rear and 15mm on front) designed to increase grip on the perilous
surface.
Undeterred by the risks associated with the attempt, Craig said: “I
firmly believe that your head is the biggest limiting factor in
pushing to the edge. The less you think about the risks, the further
you can push yourself. So I kept it simple. I just put the bike
into gear, tucked down and went as fast as I could.”
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