American stunter Seth Enslow broke the
world-record for jump distance for a Harley-Davidson on Tuesday, jumping 183.7 ft (56 m)
aboard an XR1200.
This occurred in Australia shortly
after he made a 175 ft (53.34 m) jump — both feats breaking Bubba
Blackwell’s 1999 Las Vegas record of 157 ft (47.85 m).
"I might have broke the record but
I think I broke my nut too," Enslow said after the jump. "My
balls hit right about here," he added, pointing to a
cracked fuel tank on the Harley. He said modifications were limited
to stiffer suspension and different handlebars.
Enslow performed the jump near Sydney
Harbour, using a ramp constructed in the days prior to the event. The
distance record was once held by Evel Knievel after he jumped 14
buses in 1975, also on a Harley-Davidson.
Enslow’s stunt is impressive, but for
even more fun, check out Kain Saul’s backflip on an XR1200.
I’m surprised this didn’t get more publicity elsewhere.
Wow. Let’s not forget the Royal Enfield jump record…and Ural too! :roll
I’m waiting for the Boss Hoss record jump.
I love records exclusive for Harleys!!
Broke his own record…351′ 11″.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVPBg0MtIvI&feature=fvw
Maybe the longest Harley jump. Robbie Maddison jumped 346 feet.
http://www.worldrecordsacademy.org/sports/longest_motorcycle_jump_world_record_set_by_Robbie_Maddison_80176.htm
He shoulda used a Buell !
Kinda makes that XR look like a TW from Yamaha…
Of course, I can’t remember the last time I saw a twin shock rear suspension…
Maybe it was on the Bob Hannah poster I had in my room as a kid.