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'''Allen Millyard''' from [[Thatcham]], [[Berkshire]], England,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.staffordclassicbikeshows.com/guest-of-honour-october/ | title=Guest of Honour October | date=14 August 2017 }}</ref>{{not in citation|date=October 2022|reason=Target external link only shows an image of a man behind a machine with name Flying Millyard on the tank}}<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.morebikes.co.uk/your-ride/170874/at-home-with-the-genius-engineer-allen-millyard/ | title=At Home with the Genius Engineer Allen Millyard | date=25 November 2020 }}</ref> is |
'''Allen Millyard''' from [[Thatcham]], [[Berkshire]], England,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.staffordclassicbikeshows.com/guest-of-honour-october/ | title=Guest of Honour October | date=14 August 2017 }}</ref>{{not in citation|date=October 2022|reason=Target external link only shows an image of a man behind a machine with name Flying Millyard on the tank}}<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.morebikes.co.uk/your-ride/170874/at-home-with-the-genius-engineer-allen-millyard/ | title=At Home with the Genius Engineer Allen Millyard | date=25 November 2020 }}</ref> is a mechanical engineer and a custom motorcycle builder. For over 25 years, he has designed and created numerous specials including a [[Honda SS50]]-based [[V-twin]],<ref>[https://www.motorcyclenews.com/advice/inspiration/weekend-reads/allen-millyard/ Teenage dreams: We ride Allen Millyard's Honda SS50 specials] ''[[Motorcycle News]]'', 3 June 2020. Retrieved 22 October 2022</ref> (and thereby winning best in show for "the world's smallest V-twin at [[Salon Privée]]), a 700cc V-twin [[Velocette]], and the "Flying Millyard", which uses an engine derived from an air-cooled radial [[aviation engine|aviation motor]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/brooklands-members/Members-Area/latest-members-news/the-motorcycle-show-report | title=Brooklands Museum :: The Motorcycle Show report }}</ref><ref>The Flying Millyard: Five litres of eccentric joy | MCN (motorcyclenews.com)</ref>{{full citation needed|date=October 2022}} Another large capacity bike he hand-made is the [[Millyard Viper V10|Millyard Viper]], built around an eight-litre [[V10]] engine from a [[Dodge Viper]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.coles-miller.co.uk/news/millyard-viper-v10-wins-2012-coles-miller-dream-machines-bike-of-the-year.html | title=Millyard Viper V10 Wins 2012 Coles Miller Dream Machines Bike of the Year }}</ref> He has built several [[Kawasaki motorcycles|Kawasaki]] specials (both two and four strokes) including a 2,400cc V12. Some of these bikes are on display at the Barber Museum, located in [[Barber Motorsports Park]] in [[Birmingham, Alabama|Birmingham]], [[Alabama]], US.<ref>Flying Millyard | Bike Rider Magazine (brm.co.nz)</ref>{{full citation needed|date=October 2022}} |
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Millyard has made numerous videos about his motorcycle specials, and has posted them on [[YouTube]]. A current (2024) project involves the dismantling, cleaning, refining, and rebuilding the prototype of the ill-fated [[Norton Motorcycle Company|Norton Nemesis]] [[V8]] [[superbike]]. As yet incomplete, to date this series runs to nine episodes.<ref>Norton Nemwsis rebuilding projecy [[https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Norton+Nemesis+V8+rebuild+-+Episode+1]]</ref>. |
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In recent years Millyard has become more widely known via his TV appearances with [[Henry Cole (presenter)|Henry Cole]]. Together they claimed a world speed-record, ratified by [[Guinness World Records]] at {{convert|183.50|mph|abbr=on}}, achieved with the pair riding "tandem" on the [[street-legal vehicle|road-legal]] Viper, beating by two mph the previous record held by an American couple for over 10 years. The record was set using the {{convert|9800|ft|abbr=on}} long runway at [[RAF Elvington#Motorsport|Elvington Airfield]], [[North Yorkshire]], England, on 25 May 2023.<ref>[https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2023/july/pillion-speed-world-record/ 'It's got to be done': Millyard and Cole set sights on 200mph pillion record after previous run recognised by Guinness] ''[[Motorcycle News]]'', 24 August 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2024</ref><ref>[https://www.henrycole.tv/post/cole-millyard-set-new-speed-record-2-up Cole & Millyard set new speed record 2-up] henrycole.tv, 24 August 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2024</ref> |
In recent years Millyard has become more widely known via his TV appearances with [[Henry Cole (presenter)|Henry Cole]]. Together they claimed a world speed-record, ratified by [[Guinness World Records]] at {{convert|183.50|mph|abbr=on}}, achieved with the pair riding "tandem" on the [[street-legal vehicle|road-legal]] Viper, beating by two mph the previous record held by an American couple for over 10 years. The record was set using the {{convert|9800|ft|abbr=on}} long runway at [[RAF Elvington#Motorsport|Elvington Airfield]], [[North Yorkshire]], England, on 25 May 2023.<ref>[https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2023/july/pillion-speed-world-record/ 'It's got to be done': Millyard and Cole set sights on 200mph pillion record after previous run recognised by Guinness] ''[[Motorcycle News]]'', 24 August 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2024</ref><ref>[https://www.henrycole.tv/post/cole-millyard-set-new-speed-record-2-up Cole & Millyard set new speed record 2-up] henrycole.tv, 24 August 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2024</ref> |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* [https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/101327-fastest-tandem-motorcycle Fastest speed on a tandem motorcycle] |
* [https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/101327-fastest-tandem-motorcycle Fastest speed on a tandem motorcycle] |
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Allen Millyard from Thatcham, Berkshire, England,[1][failed verification][2] is a mechanical engineer and a custom motorcycle builder. For over 25 years, he has designed and created numerous specials including a Honda SS50-based V-twin,[3] (and thereby winning best in show for "the world's smallest V-twin at Salon Privée), a 700cc V-twin Velocette, and the "Flying Millyard", which uses an engine derived from an air-cooled radial aviation motor.[4][5][full citation needed] Another large capacity bike he hand-made is the Millyard Viper, built around an eight-litre V10 engine from a Dodge Viper.[6] He has built several Kawasaki specials (both two and four strokes) including a 2,400cc V12. Some of these bikes are on display at the Barber Museum, located in Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, US.[7][full citation needed]
Millyard has made numerous videos about his motorcycle specials, and has posted them on YouTube. A current (2024) project involves the dismantling, cleaning, refining, and rebuilding the prototype of the ill-fated Norton Nemesis V8 superbike. As yet incomplete, to date this series runs to nine episodes.[8].
In recent years Millyard has become more widely known via his TV appearances with Henry Cole. Together they claimed a world speed-record, ratified by Guinness World Records at 183.50 mph (295.31 km/h), achieved with the pair riding "tandem" on the road-legal Viper, beating by two mph the previous record held by an American couple for over 10 years. The record was set using the 9,800 ft (3,000 m) long runway at Elvington Airfield, North Yorkshire, England, on 25 May 2023.[9][10]
References
- ^ "Guest of Honour October". 14 August 2017.
- ^ "At Home with the Genius Engineer Allen Millyard". 25 November 2020.
- ^ Teenage dreams: We ride Allen Millyard's Honda SS50 specials Motorcycle News, 3 June 2020. Retrieved 22 October 2022
- ^ "Brooklands Museum :: The Motorcycle Show report".
- ^ The Flying Millyard: Five litres of eccentric joy | MCN (motorcyclenews.com)
- ^ "Millyard Viper V10 Wins 2012 Coles Miller Dream Machines Bike of the Year".
- ^ Flying Millyard | Bike Rider Magazine (brm.co.nz)
- ^ Norton Nemwsis rebuilding projecy [[1]]
- ^ 'It's got to be done': Millyard and Cole set sights on 200mph pillion record after previous run recognised by Guinness Motorcycle News, 24 August 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2024
- ^ Cole & Millyard set new speed record 2-up henrycole.tv, 24 August 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2024