mick doohan's motocoaster

In 2007, Dreamworld teamed up with one of the greatest names in motorbike racing history - five time 500cc World Champion and World Record Holder Mick Doohan - to bring the thrill and exhilaration of motoracing to the masses with Australia’s first motorbike rollercoaster.

The only motocoaster in the world featuring life-size replicas of 500cc racing bikes, the Mick Doohan Motocoaster comprises 14 custom-made motorbikes and two aero-dynamically profiled sidecars designed for small children and disabled guests. The motorbikes are mounted on a single carriage.

“I’m proud of the end result. The new attraction celebrates a great sport and its achievements,” Motor racing champion Mick Doohan said.

The Motocoaster features speeds exceeding 72 km per hour. Built low to the ground, the tight, 605 metre track is made up of 18 banks, bends and turns. Riders are held in by a lower body restraint system that creates an incredible feeling of freedom and exhilaration.

Dreamworld’s CEO, Noel Dempsey, said the ride offers a new type of adrenalin rush. “We wanted to showcase Australian motorbike racing history and celebrate its victories, milestones and most importantly, its legends through theming and memorabilia.”

Mick Doohan’s Motocoaster has created a buzz in the motor racing industry with some of the world’s hottest racing brands and affiliates like Honda, Monza Imports, Autographed Collectables, Australian Motorcycle Expo and Australian Grand Prix Corporation signing up as official sponsors.

The new attraction complements the park’s existing suite of scream machines including the Giant Drop, Tower of Terror, Cyclone Rollercoaster, Wipeout and The Claw.

Ride Facts:

  • Manufacturer Intamin Transportation Ltd 
  • Track Length 605m 
  • Number of Trains 2 
  • Max. speed 72km/hr or 20.2m/s 
  • Highest Point (above ground) 7m 
  • Type of Station double station 
  • Height Requirement - Motorbike 130cm to 195cm 
  • Height Requirement – Sidecar 110cm to 195cm (riders110-130cm must be supervised) 
  • Capacity 746 riders/hr 
  • Ride Duration 55 secs 
  • Direction of Travel Clockwise 
  • Power Requirement 300kW