Rudolf Kunz
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Rudolf Kunz was a German former professional motorcycle road racer. He competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing from 1964 to 1977.[1]
In 1965, Kunz set a land speed record of 210.634 km/h (130.882 mph) riding a supercharged 50 cc Kreidler motorcycle at Bonneville Speedway.[2] His career peak came in 1970, when he finished the season ranked third in the 50 cc world championship behind Ángel Nieto and Aalt Toersen.[1]