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by **Jinxed** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:18 pm

Construction is underway on Dreamworld's latest coaster, officially named today ahead of its September 2007 opening.
A first for Swiss manufacturer Intamin AG, the Mick Doohan Motocoaster will be the first ride of its kind in Australia.

Unlike previous incarnations of motorcycle roller coasters such as those from Dutch manufacturer Vekoma, Dreamworld's Motocoaster will be the first to feature full-scale replica motorbikes, modeled after 500cc racing bikes.

The ride will be located in River Town on the old Vintage Cars site. The Dreamworld classic was relocated to the back of the park to make way for the new multi million dollar motocoaster.

Mr Greg Shaw, CEO of Macquarie Leisure Trust Group, owners and operators of Dreamworld said: "We are delighted with the launch. The new thrill ride demonstrates Dreamworld’s commitment to introducing cutting edge ride technology and brand new experiences to the Australian market.

"It will complement the park’s existing suite of scream machines including the Giant Drop, Tower of Terror, Cyclone Rollercoaster, Wipeout and The Claw.

Five-time 500cc World Champion and World Record Holder, Mick Doohan was on hand at Dreamworld to reveal plans for the roller coaster.

The roller coaster is expected open for the Queensland September school holidays.

Roller-Coaster.com.au brings you all the latest on the construction of this new roller coaster

by **Colette** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:23 pm

Cool

by **JetPilot** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:33 pm

I read this in a mag this morning. Sore a few pics as well. Must be over 130cm tall or its a side car. Travells at 73km/h. Hope they are bike savy :roll:

. No hanging the knee out :lol:

.Will scan pics and post.

by **Black Magic** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:00 pm

Cool- it's just up the road!

I will be going to Dreamworld just to ride the coaster!

73kmh!? :roll:

by **Wattie** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:19 pm

thats cool, all the faults should be fixed by the time of my honeymoon , april 08 :lol:

by **Black Magic** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:21 pm

Wattie wrote:thats cool, all the faults should be fixed by the time of my honeymoon , april 08

I'll give it a test ride for you Wattie!

by **Billz** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:26 pm

Got to take a look at that next time I'm on the Gold Coast!

by **Neka79** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:56 pm

sweet!!

if they wanted it to be realistic they should build it only 500mm off the ground, make it lean like a bike, and do 200+kph...give ppl a true feel for a bike... maybe base it on PI..a few small rises and falls...how cool would that be!!