Burt Munro's 1920 Indian Scout with half of the streamlined body shell removed. He drove it to a record 184 mph in 1967, at age 68. Links in comments
Posted by jaykirsch@reddit | WeirdWheels | View on Reddit | 9 comments
kochatj@reddit
I believe his record still stands.
jaykirsch@reddit (OP)
Yes - amazingly, still the Boss!
js5ohlx1@reddit
It will never be beat because of safety standards today. It's not possible to beat it. It will forever stand.
deleted_by_reddit@reddit
Most commercial litre bikes can go to 199 mph today, I'm not sure what you guys are talking about
js5ohlx1@reddit
It's the class that bike is in. The rules have changed, it's physically impossible to ever beat his record. I'd google fu and link it but I'm short on time, I'll edit it in later if nobody else posts it.
Rd6-vt@reddit
Well, we're waiting!
ProposalSilent4582@reddit
Still are
deleted_by_reddit@reddit
...making him the fastest man from the 19th century?
jking615@reddit
Probably not. Aircraft became a reality in 1903. I imagine for ground records though it's quite possible.