Motorbike riders arrested after hitting speeds as fast as a bullet train on busy Melbourne thoroughfares
Two motorbike riders accused of speeding almost as fast as a bullet train have been arrested and are facing serious charges.
The two men were arrested separately for alleged antics on some of Melbourne’s busiest roads after being tracked at speeds reaching nearly 300kph.
A 23-year-old man is accused of reaching a top speed of 298 km/h while travelling on the Metropolitan Ring Road in Thomastown at 4.40pm on April 14.
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Separately, a 24-year-old Sunbury man was arrested after allegedly speeding at 299 km/h on Sunbury Road in Bulla on the night of May 15.
He’s also accused of riding at 240 km/h inside the Burnley Tunnel as he balanced on his back wheel and performed a mono on the night of May 10.
In comparison, Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains travel at top speeds of 320 km/h, while KTX fast trains in Korea and Frecciarossa trains in Italy travel at about 300 km/h.
A red BMW motorcycle was seized by police during a search of his home on Wednesday.
The man has been charged with reckless conduct endangering life, reckless conduct endangering serious injury and driving at a dangerous speed.
Both men were granted bail and are set to face court again in December.
Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains travel at top speeds of 320 km/h, while KTX fast trains in Korea and Frecciarossa trains in Italy travel at about 300 km/h.
Victoria Police Acting Senior Sergeant Sean Foley asked for any members of the public who witness dangerous motorbike riding to report it to police and provide any dashcam footage of dangerous acts.
“For those thinking they can speed and get away with it, know that it won’t be long until police are knocking on your door,” he said.
“This kind of high-risk behaviour is nothing to brag about.
“It could seriously injure or kill you, your friends or an innocent road user.”
