Iván Cervantes recently achieved the Guinness World Record for “largest distance on a motorcycle in 24 hours (individual).” Cervantes broke the old record of 2,116.39 miles with a new record of 2,493.28 miles on the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer. Cervantes made this attempt on the 7.8-mile High Speed Wheel at the Nardò Technical Center in Italy on April 29, 2023, and the attempt was witnessed by an official arbitrator. of the Guinness World Records.
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The previous record was set by American Carl Reese on February 26, 2017. Reese ran 2,116.39 miles in 24 hours at an average speed of 88.2 mph. Cervantes broke Reese’s record with 5 hours of free time, adding 376.6 miles.
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This Guinness World Record is not Iván Cervantes’ first achievement. He is also a five-time Enduro World Champion, a 21-time Spanish Enduro Champion and a five-time Spanish Motocross Champion. In 2021, Cervantes becomes an off-road ambassador for winning motorcycle to help the company develop dual sport motorcycles and motorcycles.
The Tiger 1200 GT Explorer that Cervantes used in this test was taken directly from the production line of the Triumph factory in the UK. The bike received no modifications or alterations, except for an initial test run and maintenance prior to the test.
Nick Bloor, CEO of Triumph said: “Iván’s achievement in winning the Guinness World Records title aboard the Tiger 1200 is astounding. “His determination and perseverance helped him not only beat the existing record, but also increase his distance by almost 20% in 24 hours.”
Tiger has several traits that help Cervantes complete this record. The bike not only needs to be able to run for 24 hours straight without too much rest, but it also has to be able to keep the rider comfortable enough to ride for 24 hours. The 8.93-gallon fuel tank helps keep fuel at bay (Cervantes stops to refuel every 17-18 laps on the 7.8-mile track). The heated windshield, handlebars and saddle, as well as LED lights for night driving have kept the Cervantes stationary for long periods of time, and they are especially useful when night falls and it starts to rain. During the attempt, the only service the bike received other than refueling was going through the corridor to change the tires as planned.
“Definitely, the hardest part was the weather, as it started to rain,” says Cervantes, “but this bike has a huge screen and great protection, which has helped me out a lot. . It is a very special bike for me. It’s not easy to cycle for 24 hours straight but in the end the record belongs to me with this amazing bike!”
To beat the record, Cervantes ran at more than 124 mph with an average of 104 mph over 24 hours. He beat the record with 5 hours to spare, but instead of a much-needed break, he went on to run another 376.6 miles to the record.
To see how this effort plays out, check out the 18-minute documentary below.
