Again this was not recognised as a world record because the bikes capacity exceeded the 1000cc limit required for a FIM mark. Leppan and his engineer Joe Blutfodt were big Triumph Dealers in Detroit. The Bonneville Salt Flats were Triumph territory and the company made the most of its successes. Steve Corbin is setting up a 900cc Triumph powered streamliner for a crack at the 200mph barrier at the SCTA Nationals event at Bonneville. The Triumph Triple is turbo-charged and runs on alcohol.
Technical details are 'scarce' .
Compiled by David Cohen - Corrections or additions welcome.