--- title: "That 500-HP Viper V10 Motorcycle Just Set a New Speed Record" description: "Allen Millyard builds many custom bikes but his most famous is the Dodge Viper V10-powered bike, which he just broke records with." date: "2023-07-30" modified: "2023-07-30" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/that-500-hp-viper-v10-motorcycle-just-set-a-new-speed-record" categories: - "Dodge News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "dodge" - "motorcycle" - "Viper" --- # That 500-HP Viper V10 Motorcycle Just Set a New Speed Record ![]() *via YouTube* You want to know what's scarier than taking a homemade, V10-powered motorcycle to nearly 200 mph? Sitting on the back of one as a passenger. The duo of Allen Millyard and Henry Cole just did both, respectively, as they just broke the UK Timing Association (UK&ITA) two-up (rider and passenger) speed record, at 183.5 mph. The bike they used was one Millyard built himself 14 years ago and it packs a massive 8.0-liter V10 engine from a[ Dodge Viper](). It makes 500 horsepower and causes the bike to weigh around 1,322 pounds (600 kilograms). All of that weight, did make the top [speed record ]()a bit sketchy for Millyard. “I’ve got that to manage and then I’ve got someone on the back. It’s like having a topbox on the back of your bike, full of cement,” he told [*Motorcycle News*](). ![]() Millyard built the Viper bike back in 2009, after seeing [Dodge's ]()attempt at a Viper-powered motorcycle, the Tomahawk. However, while Dodge's was more of a fun concept than an actual road-going bike, Millyard's is the real deal and he's proven it time and time again. Not only did he just break a speed record with it, while carrying a passenger (!), but Millyard previously[ reached 207 mph ]()on it. It took 1.25 miles for the duo to reach their record breaking top speed. However, they also broke another record. They managed to reach 178.6 mph in a standing mile, which is also the fastest two-up standing mile. Even more impressive is that, to achieve those figures, the pair ran 29 miles on the Yorkshire runway, proving that it isn't only fast but it's reliable. If I were ever asked to ride on the back of any bike at 180-plus mph, my answer would be a firm no. However, motorcycle TV presenter Henry Cole was brave enough and I think we're all glad he was. This bike is one of the most impressive custom bikes in the world and it just proved its worth by cementing itself in the record books. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9KIxKP0Wlw&t=891s *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()