#DragRace

How does 208 hp strike you? Well, if you add the non-homologated exhaust and updated ECU, you can bump that to 212 hp. That’s what the MV Agusta Rush 1000 is about. Excessive power delivered in the quarter-mile bursts of the drag racing scene. Don’t believe us? Take a gander at the enclosed rear wheel and its in forged aluminum construction concealed by a carbon fiber cover, designed to obtain the best aerodynamic performance. The spoked front wheel adds to the purposeful look.

Only a company like Red Bull could pull together the resources to rent the largest airport in the world to stage the world’s ultimate drag race. Seeing as how this yet-to-open airport is in Istanbul, Red Bull called up seven of the fastest vehicles and pilots – including fighter pilots – Turkey has to offer to go head-to-head in this exhibition of speed.

Right off the bat, we should make it clear that MO does not condone illegal street races. However, you have to admit this modified scooter is pretty entertaining. It’s hard to tell what model it is since the video is shot at night, but it’s clearly highly modified – it has a wheelie bar fercryinoutloud! – and its pilot can’t wait to pounce on unsuspecting muscle cars. Watch below as the scooter gets the holeshot over a number of cars (and one Suzuki GSX-R600) before the five-oh breaks up the party. If you don’t at least let out a little giggle while watching this scooter immediately pop its front wheel in the air, then you’re no fun.