
Dakar Rally champion Sam Sunderland left London on a Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer to attempt a round-the-world motorcycle speed record. The grueling journey spans over 18,000 miles across five continents, requiring an average of nearly 1,000 miles per day. The expedition also serves as a testing ground and preview for the manufacturer's next-generation motorcycle model.
Two-time Dakar Rally Champion Sam Sunderland departed London on September 5 in an attempt to set a new world record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by motorcycle, riding a Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer. The challenge will see him cover more than 18,000 miles (around 29,000km) across five continents, and he will have to average close to 1,000 miles (1,609km) a day to make it happen. While that is an incredible feat in itself, the more immediately interesting detail is the bike h...
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