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The world land speed record is officially in the sights of Guy Martin and Triumph Motorcycles, who have confirmed they will be heading to the famous salt flats of Bonneville, USA, to attempt to smash the record.

Harnessing the power of the 1000 bhp Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner, Martin and the British motorcycle company will aim to break the current record of 376.363mph.

Martin, a multiple speed record holder and Isle of Man TT racer, will take the bike over a measured mile, supported by clothing firm Belstaff and cloud operation Infor.

A key feature of the Triumph Infor Rocket is its carbon Kevlar monocoque frame. The bike also boasts two turbocharged Triumph Rocket III engines, able to deliver 1000bhp @ 9000rpm (combined).

At 25.5 feet long, 2 feet wide and 3 feet tall, this is no ordinary motorcycle. Martin will enter the enclosed Rocket in the Division C (streamlined motorcycle) category.

Triumph last broke the land speed record with a top speed of 245.667 mph (395.28 km/h) in 1966.

But the modern record has been held by Rocky Robinson since 2010. Robinson rode the Top Oil Ack Attack streamliner to a speed of 376.363mph (605.697km/h).

Guy Martin said: “I can’t wait to take the Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner onto the salt at Bonneville for the first time this summer. The Triumph engineers have built an amazing machine, giving us the very best chance to beat the two-wheeled land speed record.”