Luc Ackermann’s daredevil backflip between two moving trucks is the kind of stunt that redefines daring.
Launching at 74 km/h, Ackermann flies 40 meters through the air, flipping his motorbike over a 9-meter-high highway barrier before landing precisely on a moving truck just half a second after clearing the gap. The timing is brutal—too early or too late and the jump fails.
This feat isn’t just about speed or power; it’s about precision, nerves of steel, and mastering physics in motion. Ackermann’s first attempt was tested by strong side winds which nearly pushed him off course, underscoring how every factor—timing, speed, wind—must line up perfectly.
To prepare for the biggest jump, Ackermann rehearses smaller flips and backflips, focusing on the toughest part: rotating back under the bike correctly before landing. His “tsunami backflip” showcases a stunning control of body and machine, flipping while hanging under the bike in a straight line.
The final stunt sees trucks moving in perfect sync, the crowd holding its breath as Ackermann flies across the gap, flips his bike backward, clears the highway sign, and lands safely on the next truck. The stunt pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in freestyle motocross, marking what could be one of the best-timed motorcycle jumps ever witnessed.
This isn’t just motocross—this is precision, timing, and sheer courage, perfectly captured in a heart-stopping display of skill.