Originally Posted by
autonoz
Setting the land speed record on a bike, he is.
It's Rollie Free setting a record on the Bonneville salt flats, riding a Vincent V twin in the the late 40's.
He figured he needed to eliminate as much of the drag being caused by his body, so his superman inspired riding position was his solution to the problem.
The pic is considered by most C&V motorcycle fans as one of the most iconic images in motorcycling history.