The legendary festival of all things petrol-driven was graced with a special machine this year, special even alongside the F1 cars, the monstrously rare and exotic vehicles which give this event such a reputation. This year saw the Sheene Icon launched, the world’s most powerful production and the most expensive road bike. (see more)
It is designed and built in Britain as a tribute to the charismatic, double 500cc World Champion Barry Sheene. The head-turningIcon Sheene, the only bike in the world to bear the Sheene name, is a 200mph, 250+bhp, turbocharged, hand-built work of art, priced at £107,000.
It was ridden on the day by Barry's son Freddie and competed in the hill-climb and numerous parade laps. Quite a spectacle.
LB Moderator PJ went along to capture the event and soak in the fumes. (see less)