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Honda Aims to Break the 150-mph Barrier

posted by chromas on Tuesday July 10 2018, @08:08AM   Printer-friendly
from the more-mower dept.

martyb writes:

Honda is looking to set a new speed record. Their upgraded platform sports a 190-hp, 999cc engine and... can mow a lawn! Introducing the Mean Mower v2:

It sports a lightweight frame and the 1.0-liter I4 from a Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP, which puts out about 190 horsepower. It also uses the Fireblade's clutch, ECU, six-speed transmission and LCD display.

But it doesn't look like a sport bike, it looks like a mower. To achieve that, Honda used the body panels, front end and grass box from a HF 2622 riding mower and fitted it over the chassis. The wildest part is that it can still cut grass, thanks to a cutter deck with carbon fiber blades, powered by electric motors and two batteries. Most of the rest of the Mean Mower was made from scratch, since this isn't exactly a common thing.

[...] Honda is targeting a max velocity of 150 mph this time around, a far cry from last record's 116.575-mph top speed.

[...] Sliding behind the wheel for the record attempt is Jess Hawkins, a kart and car racer who currently stunt-drives for the Fast & Furious Live touring show.

No word yet on when Honda plans to make its record attempt.

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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday July 10 2018, @09:10AM (2 children)

    by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday July 10 2018, @09:10AM (#704988)

    Honda is looking to set a new speed record.

    =>

    Honda is looking to set a new speed record for lawn mowers.

  • (Score: 2) by driverless on Tuesday July 10 2018, @11:37AM

    by driverless (4770) on Tuesday July 10 2018, @11:37AM (#705006)

    The question is, can you ride one while wearing an accordion and a sort-of coonskin cap [youtube.com]?

  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday July 10 2018, @04:03PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday July 10 2018, @04:03PM (#705176)

    On Centipede , Bermuda or Zoysia?