BUB Seven Streamliner
Type of motorcycle
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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]
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| Manufacturer | Denis Manning/BUB Enterprises |
|---|---|
| Also called | Lucky 7 |
| Class | Streamliner |
| Engine | 2,997 cc 16-valve turbocharged V-4 |
| Bore / stroke | 4.125 in x 3 in |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
| Top speed | 367.382 mph (591.244 km/h)[1] |
| Power | 500 brake horsepower (370 kW) @ 8500 RPM[2] |
| Torque | 400 pound force-feet (540 N⋅m) @ 8500 RPM[2] |
| Transmission | Four speed, dry clutch[2] Water-cooled chain drive[3] |
| Frame type | Carbon fiber/kevlar/aluminum honeycomb composite monocoque[4][5] |
| Dimensions | L: 21 ft (6.4 m)[4] W: 22 in (0.56 m)[4] H: 32 in (0.81 m)[4] |
| Weight | 1,600 lb (730 kg)[4] (dry) |
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]