Motorcyclist caught performing wheelie by Highway Patrol officer

A motorcyclist has had his licence suspended and fined $3008 after performing a wheelie next to a police officer during an interception.

The Highway Patrol officer was conducting a patrol on the Bruce Highway in the Brisbane suburb of Tanawha when he saw two motorbikes allegedly travelling at 155kmh in the 110kmh zone.

A 22-year-old man riding a Yamaha YZF-R7 LA performed a wheelie before being intercepted.

He was issued with nine demerit points and $3008 worth of traffic infringement notices, including:

A second man, 23, riding Kawasaki Ninja 650R, was issued with nine demerit points and $2085 worth of traffic infringement notices.

These included drive defective vehicle that does not comply with vehicle standards and exceed speed limit in speed zone by more than 40kmh.

Both men ha