The Honda Mean Mower became the world’s fastest lawn
mower when it managed to hit a top speed of 188.08 km/h in 2014.
Last month, the redesigned version managed to set a new Guinness World Record
for the fastest accelerating grass-cutting tractor.
At the Dekra Lausitzring, near Dresden, the Mean
Mower V2 accelerated from 0-161 km/h in 6.29 seconds. That number
was measured on a VBOX, along with the top speed run of an incredible 243 km/h. Responsible for putting the lawnmower through its paces was
Jess Hawkins, an experienced kart and car racer and stunt driver.
Powering the Mean Mower V2 is the same 999cc,
four-cylinder engine as the CBR1000RR Fireblade SP sportsbike. The unit produces
200 horsepower at 13,000 rpm, or almost double than the original lawnmower.
Combined with a dry weight of just 69.1 kg, it results in a
power-to-weight ratio better than the Bugatti Chiron.
In spite of its ability to hit 96 km/h in under
three seconds, the Mean Mower V2 retains its grass-cutting capability. Thus, it
gets two batteries that power the electric motors which, in turn, spin the
carbon fiber blades.
