The idea of chasing a land speed record conjures up visions of blindingly fast streamliners. But the world of land speed racing is expansive, with a plethora of classes, and space for all sorts of machines. In that world, even a humble Honda CT200 can be a record holder.
This handsome little pocket rocket belongs to Isaac Siegl, who recently set the AMA 100-MPS-PF record with it at the Bonneville Motorcycle Trials. Those numbers denote a engine no bigger than 100 cc, with pushrod actuated valves, a modified frame, and only partial streamlining.
Isaac runs Speedy Siegl Racing out of the Seattle area, where he produces lightweight, racing-inspired parts for vintage and modern classic motorcycles. But he also carves out time to tackle a few custom builds a year.…