BUB Seven Streamliner

BUB Seven
ManufacturerDenis Manning/BUB Enterprises
Also calledLucky 7
ClassStreamliner
Engine2,997 cc 16-valve turbocharged V-4
Bore / stroke4.125 in x 3 in
Compression ratio9.5 : 1
Top speed367.382 mph (591.244 km/h)[1]
Power500 brake horsepower (370 kW) @ 8500 RPM[2]
Torque400 pound force-feet (540 N⋅m) @ 8500 RPM[2]
TransmissionFour speed, dry clutch[2]
Water-cooled chain drive[3]
Frame typeCarbon fiber/kevlar/aluminum honeycomb composite monocoque[4][5]
DimensionsL: 21 ft (6.4 m)[4]
W: 22 in (0.56 m)[4]
H: 32 in (0.81 m)[4]
Weight1,600 lb (730 kg)[4] (dry)

BUB Seven Streamliner is an American-built streamliner motorcycle that held the motorcycle land-speed record from 2006 to 2008 and again from 2009 to 2010.[6] BUB Seven and two other streamliners traded the title of "world's fastest motorcycle" during official speed runs at Bonneville Speedway in the summer of 2006.[7][8] The other two competitors were Ack Attack and the EZ-Hook streamliner.[9] In 2017, Valerie Thompson rode BUB Seven for more record attempts at Bonneville.[10]

Design

Design for the streamliner is attributed to Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee Denis Manning,[11] who is also the owner, although it was listed for sale in 2010.[12][13] Additional design work for the purpose-built V-4 engine was provided by Joe Harralson of Sierra Design Engineering.[5] According to Harralson, the only off the shelf component in the engine is the oil filter.[14] Manning has stated that the aerodynamic shape was inspired by the Coho salmon, who he observed swimming 50 miles per hour (80 km/h) in the Columbia River.[3][15]

Manning had previously built Cal Rayborn's 1970 world speed record motorcycle, using a similar streamlined fairing built from a surplus jet drop tank.[15][16]

Specifications

References

  1. ^ Harley, Bryan (25 September 2009), "BUB Racing's Chris Carr Breaks Speed Record", Motorcycle USA, archived from the original on 5 April 2013, retrieved 23 March 2013
  2. ^ a b c Engine details, BUB 7 official website, archived from the original on 2012-11-28, retrieved 2013-03-26
  3. ^ a b Jay Leno's Garage on YouTube
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j General specifications, BUB 7 official website, archived from the original on 2012-11-28, retrieved 2013-03-23
  5. ^ a b WORLD'S FASTEST MOTORCYCLE DESIGNED WITH ALGOR FEA SOFTWARE, Autodesk Inc., c. 2006
  6. ^ World Records 1979–Present (PDF), Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme[permanent dead link‍]
  7. ^ Bart Madson (October 18, 2006), 2006 Bonneville Streamliner Battle, Motorcycle USA
  8. ^ Stein, John (2007). World's Fastest Motorcycle: The Day The Bonneville Salt Stood Still. Parker House. ISBN 978-0979689116.
  9. ^ Kent Kunitsugu (January 2013), "Sam Wheeler's EZ-Hook Streamliner: The Quest For 400 Mph", Sport Rider
  10. ^ Tod Rafferty (August 25, 2017), "Valerie Thompson and Denis Manning Return to Bonneville: Highlights filmed for Dana Brown's "Rockets and Titans"", RideApart
  11. ^ Denis Manning at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame
  12. ^ Crew, BUB 7 official website, archived from the original on 2013-01-30, retrieved 2013-03-26
  13. ^ "BUB Seven Streamliner, The World's Fastest Motorcycle, Is For Sale", Road Racing World, May 24, 2010
  14. ^ Johnson, Wayne (2010). Live to ride: the rumbling, roaring world of speed, escape, and adventure on two wheels. Atria Books. p. 236. ISBN 978-1416550327.
  15. ^ a b Stuart Barker (3 June 2010), Big Ugly: The Story Behind the Landspeed Record, Visordown, In September 2009, Chris Carr set a new motorcycle land speed record of 367.382mph in the BUB Seven streamliner. And the shape of the fastest bike ever built was inspired by, erm... a fish. Here's how it all happened
  16. ^ 1970 Harley Streamliner, Motorcycle Hall of Fame, 2010, archived from the original on 2013-06-06
  17. ^ Wind tunnel, BUB 7 official website, archived from the original on 2013-01-30, retrieved 2013-03-23

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