A 265.492mph speed record was set on a Harley-Davidson Sportster in 1970. One of the most famous motorcycle racers of all time was Leo Payne. In 1969, while riding his custom-built Sportster, Mr. Payne was the first person to reach a speed of over 200 mph on a non-streamliner motorcycle at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
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