Cayla (Rivas) Kaolelopono is an

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motorcycle racer based in

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, California, who set the

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World Record by reaching a speed of 252.901 km/h, riding a modified ''Royal Enfield 650cc Twin'', in 2018

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(BMST), held at

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. While setting the record on 29 August 2018, she was 18 years old. Cayla was backed up by team Royal Enfield and S&S Racing. So far Cayla is holding 26 world-records in motorcycle racing.

Personal life

Cayla Rivas is the daughter of Chris Rivas, a four-time

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Pro Stock Motorcycle drag racing champion, who is her mentor in motorcycle racing. Cayla Rivas studied photojournalism.

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