The Curtiss V-8 motorcycle set an unofficial land speed record of 136.36 miles per hour (219.45 km/h) on January 24, 1907. The air-cooled F-head engine was developed for use in dirigibles.
Someone tell this guy that Movember's over.
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Any idea who the rider was?The Curtiss V-8 motorcycle set an unofficial land speed record of 136.36 miles per hour (219.45 km/h) on January 24, 1907. The air-cooled F-head engine was developed for use in dirigibles.
It's Glen Curtis I believe. Most of the photos I've seen of his run that is who was on the bike and he rode it on the speed run.
Steve.
Steve.
