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Running from the cops is never a good idea. Sure, some daredevils survive the task. However, unlike playing Grand Theft Auto, police will keep looking for runners long after they lose sight of them. Still, sometimes the desire to post a successful evasion on social media is enough to land a driver or motorcycle rider in hot water. 

155 MPH might be enough to lose the cops, but this motorcycle rider learned that his videos can serve as evidence in court

I don’t have to tell you that some motorcycle riders push the envelope. High power-to-weight ratios and ballistic thrust can prompt motorcyclists to sail right into triple-digit speed figures without much effort. And when the wildest of two-wheeled tearaways do so, they often get the attention of police officers.

More often than not, an errant sport bike speeder will pull over for law enforcement officers (LEOs). However, some riders will take the “drop a gear and disappear” approach. They’ll downshift, roll on the throttle, and try to give police the slip.

One Canadian motorcycle rider decided to do just that. Rather than stop for the police, he sped off into the night at a high rate of speed. The rider fled at over 250 kph, (around 155 mph), per CBC.

“I’m feeling kind of goofy today.” That’s the cheeky caption that the motorcycle rider inserted in their original social media post. “Whoopsy silly me.” At one point in the video, the motorcyclist is questioned by local police in a Ford patrol vehicle. “Where’s your plate?” However, after the officer ordered him to “pull over,” the motorcyclist made a run for it.

Granted, the shrieking four-cylinder sport bike made quick work of leaving the police in the dust. After all, a “liter” bike like a Suzuki GSX-R 1000 or Yamaha R1 is much faster than a patrol vehicle in every conceivable performance category. However, the rider couldn’t outrun the temptation to brag online. 

The York Regional Police said they charged the rider with “16 counts of Dangerous Operation, 14 counts of Stunt Driving, and two counts of Flight from Police.” Oh, and they impounded his motorcycle. But that’s not likely to be the most pressing of his concerns.

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Erik Sherman

Erik Sherman joined the MotorBiscuit team as an Autos Writer in 2022. An admitted petrolhead and an avid motorcyclist, Erik has owned everything from classic cars to motorcycles to modern driver’s cars. Erik also has extensive experience with military and emergency vehicles, ranging from ambulances and fire engines to MRAPs and Humvees. Erik is an eager car and motorcycle reviewer with expertise covering everything from sports cars and electric motorcycles to pontoon boats and jet skis.

Erik holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He also studied Chinese, Energy, and European Politics at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Erik’s background is unorthodox; he is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) combat veteran, water survival practitioner, and a former firefighter/EMT. Additionally, Erik is a regular volunteer and former instructor with the American Red Cross (ARC). When he’s not working, you can find Erik on his motorcycle or out for a spirited drive.