A MOTORCYCLIST caught doing a wheelie at 160km/h down a highway in Hobart’s northern suburbs has been charged.

Police allege the rider of a black Yamaha RI motorcycle was detected riding at high speed at Austins Ferry at 1pm on Wednesday and then later at twice the speed limit in a 80km/h zone on the Midland Highway at Bridgewater while on one wheel.

He was arrested at a house in Bridgewater and charged with several offences.

The 22-year-old’s motorcycle was seized by police and he will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court at a later date.

Anyone who saw the motorcyclist riding in such a manner is asked to contact Bridgewater Police on 131444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.