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From www.foxnews.com - July 17, 2013 1:53 PM
Streamlined two-wheeler almost ready to roll.

A turbine-powered two-wheeler built to break the motorcycle land speed record made its public debut this past weekend at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K.

The “52 Express” will be driven by two-time Superbike World Champion James Toseland when it goes for the mark next year.

The record currently stands at 376.363 mph, set by Rocky Robinson in 2010, but Toseland and company have their eyes on breaking 400 mph.



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