# Speedy Wheelie Stunts Gary Rothwell Rode a Motorcycle Wheelie At Speeds of 337 Kilometers Per Hour By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-09-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gary-rothwell References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/gary-rothwell-breaks-world-wheelie-record/39551/) & [straightliners-events](http://www.straightliners-events.co.uk/event/) Briton Gary Rothwell has set a new [record for riding a motorcycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gac-group) wheelie at high speeds. Rothwell used his [540-horsepower turbocharged Hayabusa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolette-shockwave) to a scarcely believable 337 kph on his back wheel only for over one kilometer. The record was set at the Straightliners Top Speed event in the UK. This new record is an improvement on Rothwell's previous best by over 16 km/h, and sets a massive bar for wheelie enthusiasts to match. What's incredible about Gary Rothwell's feat is the speed at which he managed to maintain his wheelie, as these kinds of speed cause the wind to smash against you, causing you to fall off. However, Rothwell managed to come through his feat unscathed, setting a whole new bar for [motorcycle wheelie stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-r-1300-r-roadster). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Motorcycle Wheelie Stunts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced stability technology to enable riders to maintain wheelies at high speeds. - **Turbocharged Motorcycles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create more powerful and efficient turbocharged motorcycles for extreme stunts and speed records. - **Extreme Motorcycle Records:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish new categories and records for motorcycle stunts that push the limits of speed and skill. ### Where This Applies - **Motorcycle Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced aerodynamics and technology to enhance stability and safety in motorcycles. - **Extreme Sports Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design specialized protective gear and equipment for extreme motorcycle stunts and speed events. - **Motorcycle Entertainment Events:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create thrilling and immersive experiences for spectators at motorcycle stunting events through enhanced technology and interactive elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Record-Setting E-Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rgnt-motorcycles.md) - [Speed Record-Setting E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erockit-one.md) - [Motorcycle-Training Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorcycletraining-gadgets-rawrrs-wheelie-helper-is-the-perfect-practice-to.md) - [Ultra-Fast Defense Division eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipower-cycles-revolution-w.md) - [Hyper-Fast Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightning-motorcycles-tachyon-nb.md) - [6000-Watt E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superscooter-gt1p.md) - [Powerful French E-Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rider-sr8.md) - [Lightweight Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-electric-motorbike.md) - [Ultra-Powerful Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bo-the-turbo.md)