The Whippet Race Bike is a race bike in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Whippet Race Bike takes various elements from many race bike models. The front forks are similar to the Pinarello Dogma Series race bikes, while the curved down tube is an altered version of a Tour Grade Starline R12. The curved seat and top tube appear to be borrowed from a De Rosa SK 8050, and the chain stays look similar to a Focus Izalco Race bike.
The Whippet Race Bike is designed with a lightweight frame, black drop handlebars with vertical brake levers and a single light, a painted seat with a circular red reflector on the rear, and large wheels with flat rims and inner spokes. The drivetrain is likely a 2x1 setup, as seen by the drivetrain visible in-game. This is strange for a race bike, as these often posses around 8 to 12 rear cogs and one front chainring. In addition, the bike has no shifting paddles on its handlebars, and only features brake levers. This means that the smaller front chainring and the derailleur are completely useless, as there would be no other way to change gears other than manually lifting and placing the chain into place by hand. This is likely a development oversight.
The Whippet Race Bike is only seen in a white and yellow livery (with the files indicating it spawns in white), and bears numerous markings, being "WHIPPET" markings on either side of the down tube and "K9 Speed" markings on the rims.
Current Design Gallery[]
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Whippet Race Bike is one of the fastest bikes in the game, as it is able to reach a good top speed, but is unable to perform wheelies or bunny hops. By holding the handbrake button, the character leans forward to decrease drag and slightly improve the top speed, but its handling becomes stiffer.
Performance-wise, it is identical to the Endurex Race Bike and the Tri-Cycles Race Bike.
GTA V and Online Overview[]
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 39 / 63 | 1 | N/A | RWD | 110 / 243 | 0 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| No visible components | No visible components | 1 | This vehicle does not have an engine. | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Notable Owners[]
Gallery[]
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Can be purchased from Pedal and Metal Cycles for $2,500.
- Two can be found on Route 68, east of the purchasable Los Santos Customs.
- Can be found controlled by NPC cyclists in Route 68 and San Chianski Mountain Range.
- Following the mission Reuniting the Family, Jimmy De Santa purchases a yellow Whippet Race Bike and can be found cycling to and from the De Santa Residence with it.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Can be purchased from Pedal and Metal Cycles for $10,000.
- Can be found randomly interchanged with a Endurex Race Bike or Tri-Cycles Race Bike during the day beside a posing cyclist, westbound on Route 68, between Los Santos Customs and Harmony.
- Can be found being used by NPC cyclists on Route 68 and in the San Chianski Mountain Range.
Trivia[]
General[]
- Whippets are a breed of dog, which are related to greyhounds. Whippets are incredibly fast, capable of running up to 35 miles per hour. This fact is reinforced by its marking on the wheels, which literally translates to "canine speed".
- The name of the bike may also be referencing "Whippets", which is a can or cylinder of nitrous oxide that is sometimes used recreationally as a drug.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
- In the original version, the bike's spokes are finished in silver/chrome, while in the enhanced version, only the spokes of the front wheel are finished in black.
- On the Pedal and Metal Cycles website, the Whippet Race Bike is shown with a mostly white frame, with only the portion of the "Whippet" marking in yellow.