This September, five-time 500cc motorbike racing World Champion Mick Doohan will launch a thrill ride at Dreamworld on Australia’s Gold Coast.

The 605m-long motocoaster ride is the first of its kind in the country and the only one in the world to include life-size replicas of 500cc bikes, which will reach speeds of 72km per hour.

Each train on the ride, which has been sponsored by Honda, features 14 custom-made motorbikes and two sidecars for smaller riders.

Dreamworld and WhiteWater World chief executive officer, Stephen Gregg, said: “We want to showcase Australian motorbike racing history and celebrate its victories, milestones and most importantly, its legends through theming, memorabilia and our Hall of Fame.

“Mick Doohan’s Motocoaster will be a great escape to adrenaline, fun, excitement and anticipation and will give riders a sense of accomplishment and freedom like never before.”

Doohan himself added: “I’m extremely proud to be associated with a great Australian icon working on a venture that celebrates and pays respect to a great Australian sport and its achievements.”

The ride is being supplied by Intamin.