50 Cal vs Motorcycle 🏍

Published on June 22, 2020
Duration: 13:30

This video tests the ballistic penetration capabilities of various calibers against a Honda Shadow 750 motorcycle. The .50 BMG Raufoss round was stopped by the engine block, while APIT and standard AP rounds penetrated. Lesser calibers like 5.56mm and 7.62x39mm were ineffective, but a .500 S&W Magnum penetrated the gas tank. The engine block proved to be surprisingly effective cover against most tested rounds.

Quick Summary

A .50 BMG Raufoss round fired from a Serbu BFG-50A was stopped by the engine block of a Honda Shadow 750 motorcycle. However, a .50 BMG APIT round successfully penetrated the engine block, demonstrating varying effectiveness.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & SimpliSafe Sponsorship
  2. 02:04Motorcycle Target Introduction
  3. 02:48.50 BMG Raufoss vs Engine Block Test
  4. 03:53.50 BMG APIT vs Engine Block Test
  5. 04:36.50 BMG AP vs Engine Block Test
  6. 05:02Rapid Fire & Incendiary Rounds
  7. 06:575.56mm & 7.62x39mm vs Motorcycle
  8. 09:01.500 S&W Magnum vs Motorcycle
  9. 09:46Pistol Calibers vs Motorcycle
  10. 11:25Conclusion: Engine Block Cover

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a motorcycle engine block stop a .50 BMG round?

Yes, in testing by Kentucky Ballistics, a .50 BMG Raufoss round was stopped by the engine block of a Honda Shadow 750. However, a .50 BMG APIT round successfully penetrated the engine block.

Which rifle calibers were tested against the motorcycle?

The video tested .50 BMG (Raufoss, APIT, AP), 5.56x45mm NATO, and 7.62x39mm rounds against the motorcycle. The .50 BMG rounds showed varying degrees of penetration, while the others were largely ineffective.

Did any pistol calibers penetrate the motorcycle?

Standard pistol calibers like .45 ACP and 9mm did not penetrate the gas tank or engine block. Surprisingly, .22 LR was able to penetrate the gas tank.

What was the conclusion about motorcycle protection?

Scott concluded that a motorcycle's engine block offers decent cover against most tested rounds, providing significant protection. The gas tank proved to be less consistent as reliable cover.

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