Velocity is an extreme steel launched roller coaster located at Flamingo Land Resort in North Yorkshire. Representing a £7m investment when it debuted, this high-speed creation lets riders live out their superbike racing fantasies over a low, twisting custom track layout.
The UK’s Only Motorbike Launch Coaster
Velocity stands out as the UK’s first and only motorbike launch coaster. Instead of sitting in a traditional coaster car, riders mount custom-designed replicas of high-performance racing motorcycles. The ride features an innovative restraint configuration created specifically for Flamingo Land Resort; a specialized pad presses securely against your lower back, locking you into a racing tuck while leaving your upper body completely free to lean into the sweeping curves.
How Fast is Velocity at Flamingo Land? (Launch & Speed Stats)
For visitors hunting down the exact Velocity Flamingo Land speed, the ride utilizes a powerful hydraulic launch system to accelerate passengers from 0-60mph (0-97km/h) in just 2.8 seconds. This instant blast of power gives riders the genuine sensation of flying off a starting grid on a real motorbike, before racing into over 2,000 feet of sweeping hairpin turns, dramatic inclines, and sudden falls.
Velocity Statistics
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- Top Speed: 87km/h (54mph / 60mph launch burst)
- Original Cost: £7m
- Estimated Cost Today: £11m
- Track Length: 2109ft (642m)
- Height: 57ft (17m)
- Manufacturer: Vekoma
- Type: Steel Launched Motorbike Coaster
- Lift/Launch: Hydraulic Launch
- Inversions: 0
- Trains: 1
- Passengers per Train: 16
- Ride Duration: 1m 19s
- Year Opened: 2005
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The Hydraulic Motorbike Ride Experience
Engineered by legendary ride manufacturer Vekoma, Velocity represents the tallest and fastest creation of its kind anywhere in the world. Its low-slung, heavily banking track structure ensures that the sensation of speed is amplified as you skim past the surrounding pathways and loop underneath the queue line of Sik.
More Roller Coasters & Attractions at Flamingo Land
Velocity is part of a world-class collection of coasters waiting for you at this North Yorkshire theme park. Make sure to check out our dedicated reviews for the other major thrill rides on site:
- Sik (10-Inversion Extreme Coaster)
- Kumali (Suspended Looping Coaster)
- Mumbo Jumbo (Beyond-Vertical Drop Coaster)
- Hero (Steel Flying Coaster)
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