Author Topic: Local motorcyclist busted @ 176mph! (Read 7016 times)

redbeard · « **on:** May 10, 2006, 11:49:29 PM »

Biker cited for going 176 mph

The North Dakota Highway Patrol believes it may have a new speeding record.

Capt. Mark Bethke said Vitaliy Poberezchnik, 19, was about 10 miles east of Bismarck on Interstate 94 Friday when he was clocked at 176 mph on his motorcycle.

"That's probably the highest we've ever had," Bethke said.

He said Poberezchnik turned his 2006 Suzuki back toward Bismarck at the McKenzie interchange. A trooper was waiting for him on Highway 10, Bethke said.

Bethke did not know if Poberezchnik was wearing a helmet.

Poberezchnik also was charged with reckless driving and received a $505 ticket, Bethke said.

Bethke said Poberezchnik has 14 days to pay the fine and is slated to appear in court on June 6 on the reckless driving charge.

Poberezchnik, of Lincoln, was not available for comment.

- Jenny Michael.

This story was on the front page of yesterdays local newspaper. The young man who was busted lives a couple blocks from my house. Comments from someone who knows him posted on a local site after the story was published, suggested he actually was going 211 before he was clocked. Don't know if I should believe that part.

PaulVS · « **Reply #1 on:** May 10, 2006, 11:51:00 PM »

Hell... If I lived in North Dakota I'd drive 176mph all the time too.

What's the big deal?

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #2 on:** May 11, 2006, 09:52:27 AM »

Quote from: "PaulVS"

Hell... If I lived in North Dakota I'd drive 176mph all the time too.

What's the big deal?

And some @sshole would tailgate you the whole time!

Red01 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 11, 2006, 10:16:23 AM »

Maybe a ND record, but still lower than the poor kid that got the ticket for 205 on a stock RC51 that was dyno-proven to top out in the 180's... and there's no wind resistance or rider to deal with on a dyno, so real top speed would be even lower.

tacoman · « **Reply #4 on:** May 11, 2006, 01:46:00 PM »

I was just reading an article on the New Kaw 1400. The top speed is regulated at 187 mph, I think the Busa is the same. I'm glad they've done this, I'd much rather crash at 187 than 200 mph

Red01 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 11, 2006, 01:56:16 PM »

I'm sure if you install a Power Commander, you'll have the option of crashing at speeds closer to 200. The first-year Hayabusas weren't speed limited and went >187, and new ones will, too - with the PC mod.

tacoman · « **Reply #6 on:** May 12, 2006, 02:09:35 PM »

I was reading the Cycle World article a little closer and the speed limitation is sort of a truce among the mfgs. It makes more sense in metric, 300 kph. Just dialed into the computer and I'm sure the PC can override it.

Red01 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 12, 2006, 02:16:49 PM »

Yup, sort of a voluntary self-imposed regulation done to prevent lawmakers from doing it for them.

Most of the cars today have their tops speeds limited by their computers, too... helps to preserve pecking order so cheaper cars won't go faster than more expensive models from the same maker.

Bob Holland · « **Reply #8 on:** May 12, 2006, 03:25:48 PM »

I read that the European Union banned motorcycles that exceed 300 kph

Maniac · « **Reply #9 on:** May 12, 2006, 03:31:36 PM »

My bike is wallet-limited to 90mph.

I can't afford a ticket bigger than that.

Bezzer · « **Reply #10 on:** May 12, 2006, 05:39:56 PM »

Quote from: "BHolland"

I read that the European Union banned motorcycles that exceed 300 kph

Nope, there's only France, where else

, that has any power restriction - 100hp max. No speed restrictions at all, apart from cameras and cops that is.

Kickstart · « **Reply #11 on:** May 13, 2006, 07:23:44 PM »

Hi

As mentioned there is no top speed limit of cars or bikes sold in Europe.

Hear that a Koenigsegg got caught doing 242mph in the USA.

All the best

Keith

GETFURIOUS · « **Reply #12 on:** June 04, 2006, 03:27:54 AM »

Quote

"PaulVS" Hell... If I lived in North Dakota I'd drive 176mph all the time too.

What's the big deal?

Quote

"Desolation Angel"And some @sshole would tailgate you the whole time!

NOW THAT'S FUNNY!....

R-O-T-F.....L-M-A-O!....

Seanybiker · « **Reply #13 on:** June 04, 2006, 11:12:51 AM »

Quote from: Kickstart

Hi

As mentioned there is no top speed limit of cars or bikes sold in Europe.

Hear that a Koenigsegg got caught doing 242mph in the USA.

All the best

Keith

Here in ireland there is a limit to the speed the bikes can go. The Busa is limited to 300kmh, all bikes that are able to do over 300kmh are factory restricted to 300kmh. Most people just undo the restriction anyways. which is pointless cos we dont have the roads good enough over here to get the 300kmh out of the bike let alone anything higher than that.

texasbandit · « **Reply #14 on:** June 04, 2006, 04:15:26 PM »

...you have to be from Texas to appreciate tailgating. It is the official sport of Texas.