Few things are as exhilarating as riding a motorcycle. When it’s one of the fastest motorcycles in the world this takes the experience to a whole new level. The following are seven of the fastest motorcycles in the entire world.
7. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11/ZZ-R1100
The Kawasaki Ninja starts the list and features a 4 cylinder, 4 strokes, liquid-cooled engine. It makes top speeds of 176 mph and 283 km/h. The motorcycle uses a 6 speed transmission. This was actually the fastest motorcycle in production from the time it was introduced until 1996. It has since been surpassed by several other bikes and now holds the number seven spot on the list.
6. The MV Agusta F4 1000 R
Made in Italy, this motorcycle has a 4 cylinder, DOHC, 16 radial valves, and is liquid-cooled. It can hit speeds of 176 mph and 299 km/h. It has 174 horsepower and a transmission that is multi-disc wet clutch. This particular engine has been one of the few super motorcycles to have what is known as a hemispherical chamber designed cylinder head.
5. Yamaha YZF R1
This is a motorcycle that has been built with a 6-speed transmission and can produce 128.2 horsepower. It can travel up to 186 mph and 297 km/h at top speed. The engine is four-cylinder with 20 valves, and is liquid-cooled. The motorcycle has been manufactured by the Yamaha Motor Company since 1998.
4. The Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird
This beautiful motorcycle was released by Honda and reaches speeds of 190 mph and 310 km/h. With a close-ratio transmission that has 6 speeds, the bike produces 10,000 rpm of power. This motorcycle has an engine that is the largest-displacement type in all of Honda’s CBR motorcycles.
3. The MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K
This incredible motorcycle can go 227 mph and 365 km/h. The bike features a turboshaft engine and a transmission system with a 2-speed automatic transmission. Each of these motorcycles are handmade for each specific order. The Guinness World Record has stated that this is the most expensive of all production motorcycles.
2. Suzuki Hayabusa
This machine can make it to speeds of 248 mph and 397 km/h. It’s a Japanese beauty with four cylinders, 16 valve engine, and produces up to 197 horsepower. It has a 6-speed transmission system with constant mesh. Even though the motorcycle is extremely fast, it is also lauded for its comfort, handling, and reliability.
1. The Dodge Tomahawk
This incredible motorcycle tops out at 350 mph and 560 km/h. This is obviously a very limited motorcycle that comes with a manual transmission using just 2 speeds. It also has an incredible 500 horsepower. This incredible machine, however, is not street legal and costs approximately $550,000.
