50 Cal vs Motorcycle 🏍

Published on June 22, 2020
Duration: 13:30

This video demonstrates a comprehensive ballistic test comparing various calibers and ammunition types against a Honda Shadow 750 motorcycle. Expert Scott from Kentucky Ballistics meticulously tests the penetration capabilities of rounds from a Serbu BFG-50A and a Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum, concluding that a motorcycle's engine block offers significant protection against most tested rounds.

Quick Summary

Expert Scott from Kentucky Ballistics conducted a comprehensive ballistic test comparing .50 BMG, .500 S&W Magnum, and rifle calibers against a Honda Shadow 750 motorcycle. Findings indicate a motorcycle engine block offers significant protection, stopping .50 BMG Raufoss rounds, while the gas tank's cover is inconsistent, with .22 LR surprisingly penetrating it.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Sponsorship
  2. 02:04Target Introduction
  3. 02:48.50 BMG Raufoss Test
  4. 03:53.50 BMG APIT Test
  5. 04:36.50 BMG AP Test
  6. 05:02Rapid Fire and Incendiary Rounds
  7. 06:57Rifle Caliber Tests (5.56 and 7.62x39)
  8. 09:01.500 S&W Magnum Test
  9. 09:46Pistol Caliber Tests
  10. 11:25Conclusion and Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

What .50 BMG ammunition types were tested against the motorcycle?

The video tested .50 BMG Raufoss (Mk 211), Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer (APIT), standard Armor Piercing (black tip), Full Metal Jacket (FMJ), and Incendiary rounds against the motorcycle target.

How effective was the motorcycle's engine block as ballistic cover?

According to Scott from Kentucky Ballistics, the motorcycle's engine block provided decent cover, stopping .50 BMG Raufoss rounds and proving more resistant than the gas tank against most tested calibers.

Which calibers were tested besides .50 BMG?

Besides .50 BMG, the test included .500 S&W Magnum, 5.56x45mm NATO, 7.62x39mm, .45 ACP, 9mm, and .22 LR, fired from appropriate firearms like the Serbu BFG-50A and Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum.

What were the surprising findings of the ballistic test?

Surprisingly, standard .50 BMG AP rounds did not fully penetrate the engine block, while .22 LR ammunition managed to penetrate the motorcycle's gas tank, highlighting inconsistent protective qualities.

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