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Land Speed Racing Richard Assen Photo Gallery
Burt Munro isn’t the only Kiwi chasing speed at Bonneville, read more about Richard Assen and his high-speed Hayabusa in this month’s edition of Salt Addiction. Check out the full report in
Salt Addiction - Richard Assen
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A 2004 Suzuki Hayabusa was purchased and dismantled with several of the stock parts tossed in the dunny.
A new fairing was installed right off, which would later be improved upon.
Richard prepares himself to hunt bear.
Close-up of Richard and his machine at speed.
The bike was uncrated and prepped at Mike Akatiff’s shop in San Jose.
The Kiwi’s invade Bonneville.
Richard attacks the salt at the start of a run at World of Speed at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Tucked in and on the gas, Richard charges through the 3 mile in search of a 250 mph run.
The Mangopare insignia exemplifies the teams 'never give up' attitude.
Richard is all smiles after a successful run.
Wind tunnel testing at the University of Auckland. Here Richard experiments with different riding positions.
A smoking wand shows air flow over the rider and machine.
Small tufts were placed aboard the fairing and tail section as a visual aid. Notice the rider’s tucked position and lack of forward visibility.
Could this one day be the world’s fastest open bike?
