XR1200s Backflipped on Two Continents

From the December, 2009 issue of Super Streetbike

The race was on in late November between two motorcycle daredevils on opposite sides of the world competing to be the first to backflip a Harley Davidson XR1200 motorcycle. Australia's Kain Saul beat American Chuck Carothers to the punch when he accomplished the feat in Sydney on November 27, just a day ahead of Carothers' successful jump in Prague. Saul¹s jump is believed to be the first ever successful backflip for any fullsize street motorcycle (non-motocross or dirt bike).

Kain Saul in Sydney:

Kain Saul Practice Jump:

Chuck Carothers in Prague:

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