World · Vietnam Bureau
Chinese motorcycle maker sets water-riding distance world record
A Chinese motorcycle manufacturer has claimed a new Guinness World Record by riding a specially modified bike across open water for over 40 kilometers, surpassing the previous benchmark by nearly 9 kilometers.
LSN Vietnam ·
Zhang Xue, founder of motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO, successfully completed a 40.74-kilometer ride across water on a customized motorcycle, establishing a new world record for the longest distance traveled on a motorcycle over open water.
The achievement eclipses the previous Guinness World Record of 31.8 kilometers, adding nearly 9 kilometers to the established benchmark. The feat demonstrates advances in vehicle engineering and design that enable unconventional aquatic navigation using motorized two-wheelers.
Zhang's record-setting ride underscores the capabilities of specialized motorcycle modifications and the technical innovations emerging from China's automotive manufacturing sector. The precise conditions and location of the record attempt, along with official verification details, reflect compliance with Guinness World Records' stringent documentation requirements.
The accomplishment adds to a growing list of niche world records in motorsports and vehicle engineering, highlighting how manufacturers continue to push the boundaries of motorcycle technology and performance capabilities.