Traveling by car is good, but riding a motorcycle is much more fun. Only on a bicycle can you experience all the charm and beauty of the surrounding landscape. A person riding a motorcycle is not in a confined space, like in a car: he completely merges with nature. Also, few people like a leisurely ride on this type of transport, because most of its owners love thrills and extreme sports. That's why it's time to talk about the best and fastest bikes in the world in 2022.
Ducati 1098S
This model is considered one of the most popular and best-selling in the world. At the same time, the 1098S is very powerful and fast. It has 160 liters and a liquid-cooled 1099 hp twin-cylinder engine - it accelerates to 170 mph. At the same time, the ratio of mass to torque is very high. This model can be called a racing model because it contains relevant parts and innovative solutions to reduce weight. The Ducati 1098S motorcycle is the pride of Ducati, because of all the models it produces, it is the lightest and fastest. The gearbox has 6 steps.
History of speed records
It should be noted that the recording of speed records began in the distant past, at the dawn of motorcycle construction. The creator of the first record holder (103 km/h, 1904), Glen Curtis, independently developed the frame and engine of the motorcycle, using only purchased wheels. After several motor records, Curtis became an American aviation pioneer, aircraft designer, and aircraft factory owner.
Glen Curtis' first homemade motorcycle
It should be noted that world motorsports federations register many records:
- for each class of bikes by engine size;
- in drag racing (speed is measured on a short section of a straight track);
- in the Top Fuel class (jet-powered motorcycles);
- on a circular motorcycle track (the speed on the circle is measured);
- for electric bikes;
- for streamliners (non-serial models of unusual design).
Drag racing involves cars from which everything unnecessary has been removed. They don't need a complex gearbox or good handling. The designers pay full attention to engine power and quick acceleration. The record holder in this class, American M. Smith, achieved a speed of 324.7 km/h (2019). In the Top Fuel class, the speed record (21st in a row) was set by Larry McBride (USA). He accelerated the bike using jet fuel (nitromethane) to 426.41 km/h (2019).
In circuit racing, the shape of the track becomes very important; at each turn, the speed of the bike drops. Therefore, most of the record races were carried out on the Italian Mugelo circuit. The last record was set by the Italian A. Dovizioso, who achieved a speed of 356.7 km/h on the Ducati Desmosedici model (2019).
Electric speed bikes fall into two categories. The first category includes two-wheeled vehicles with a classic layout and an electric motor. The second category includes electric streamliners built for record-breaking races. An additional wheel is allowed for them (an analogue of a stroller helps to maintain balance during acceleration and braking), an aerodynamic cockpit that covers the wheels and the pilot. The world record for electric streamliners was set by the Swedish racer E. Hakansson, who showed a speed of 399 km/h on the Bonneville circuit (2016).
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Swedish engineer Eva Hakansson with an electric streamliner of her own design
Among production motorcycles, the highest speeds are shown by models of heavy classes, so there is no point in considering the records of light bikes. Speed races are held on special racing tracks, but the record holders show their highest speed on the absolutely flat surface of the Bonneville salt lake.
Legendary record holder Bert Monroe on the Lake Bonneville course
For steamliners, the rules allow the use of full aerodynamic cockpits, small-diameter side support wheels, and multiple engines. It was with these design changes that, based on two Suzuki engines, the “motorcycle” of the American R. Robinson was built, which showed a speed of more than 605 km/h on a measured mile (2010).
Streamliner Top Oil Ack Attack, showing a speed of 605.697 km/h
This particular bike is considered by the motorcycle federation to be the absolute record holder. Motorcycle experts consider the performance of the Dodge Tomahawk bike to be theoretical, since there were no real races (the record is recorded by the total speed of two races) and no measurements were taken.
BMW K1200S
A sports touring motorcycle from a well-known brand deserves attention. First of all, it is worth mentioning its design - it is unique and has many features. In general, the bike looks like a BMW car - this can be seen from afar. The more powerful K1200S is equipped with a 4-cylinder 16-valve engine with a capacity of 1157 liters, 164 hp, 10250 rpm. Top speed reaches 174 mph. Also noteworthy is the unique braking system, which ensures safety when braking at high speeds. Gearbox 6 speed, manual.
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Ecosse Spirit ES1
Second place in the ranking of the fastest and first place as the most expensive belongs to the Ecosse Spirit ES1. It costs 3.6 million dollars. And for good reason. Model of the most advanced design, with electronic control. The lightest and most expensive materials were used. Thanks to them, the motorcycle weighs only 120 kg, which allows it to reach speeds of up to 400 km/h. The cool bike was developed with the help of Formula 1 engineers. The driver's legs are pressed tightly against the frame, which reduces the level of resistance. Only 10 Spirit ES1 bikes were produced, and despite the high price, all were sold.
Aprilia RSV 1000R Mille
The very fast motorcycle manufactured by Aprilia has a 141.1 hp V-twin engine, a 1 hp displacement V-twin engine with a rotation speed of 1000 rpm. It can cover the quarter mile in 11 seconds and reach 175 mph very quickly. The bike is equipped with a multi-plate clutch. The seat and overall design give this bike the right to be called a sports bike. The gearbox has 6 steps.
Laverda Jota 1000cc (225 km/h)
This bike is one of the first produced by the company, and also belongs to Italian motorcycles. For a long time, the Laverda Jota 1000cc was the flagship of the enterprise. Having an engine with a power of 90 “mares” and design parts specially designed for high-speed modes, the model already showed a speed of 225 km/h in the first tests, meeting all the expectations of its manufacturers.
MV Agusta F4 1000R
The Italian manufacturer Agusta managed to create an incredibly fast bike that deserves seventh place in this top. The bike is equipped with a single 1 liter engine, liquid cooling system, 16 valves and original Brembo brakes. Top speed is 184 mph thanks to a whopping 174 horsepower. The gearbox has 6 steps. The MV Agusta F4 1000R motorcycle has a nice sporty design and looks great. Please note that this model is limited edition.
Lightning LS – 218
Which electric motorcycle currently in production is the fastest? This is Lightning LS-218. The numbers in the name correspond to the maximum speed expressed in miles per hour. In metric units this means 351 km/h. As you can see, the name Lightning, or lightning, fits perfectly here. This electric car provides very fast acceleration. 150 kW of power combined with 228 Nm of torque set the direction in which the fastest two-wheeled vehicles can develop in the future. It seems that such huge or greater potential will be much easier to extract from electric drives. Blazing speed isn't the only ace up the sleeves of the LS 218 designers. The bike not only spins forward, but also rides great, as evidenced by the best time of any two-wheeled motorcycle competing at the legendary Pikes Peak in 2013.
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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R
This beast is capable of 0-60 mph in just 2.7 seconds and has a top speed of 186 mph. The displacement of this superbike is 1.44 liters, has 4 valves and develops 10500 rpm. It is capable of producing 108 kW of power and has a unique liquid cooling system. The gearbox has 6 steps. Credit must be given to Kawasaki for their Ninja series bikes, which have proudly been ranked as the fastest motorcycles in the world for 10 years.
BMW S 1000RR HP4
The golden mean of this rating. The superbike became famous for its leadership in motorcycle racing. Capable of amazing acceleration thanks to its low weight and 199 hp power.
The standard version has an electronic speed limiter of 305 km/h. The improved suspension design makes it easy to maintain control over the motorcycle, and amazing cornering speed is not reduced.
In 2011, at a competition in the suburbs of Milan, a motorbike was accelerated to 315 km/h. In 2014, V. Thompson set a record of 336 km/h. The last achievement was three years ago and the speed was set at 350 km/h.
Yamaha YZF R1
The Yamaha YZF R1 superbike has truly impressive characteristics. The first powerful beast from this series appeared in 1998, and more recently the 50th series appeared. This model is equipped with a powerful 180 hp, 0.998 liter, 4 cylinders, 20 valves, liquid cooling system and 12500 rpm engine. The top speed reaches 186 mph, which is truly amazing. The change consists of 6 steps.
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Fastest sports bike
The capabilities of modern motorcycles are simply amazing. The title of “Fastest Production Motorcycle” is rightfully given to the Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R motorcycle. The technical documentation of the motorcycle states that its maximum speed is 312 kilometers per hour. But professional motorcyclists were able to achieve 412 kilometers per hour using this technique.
For two years, from 1999 to 2001, the first generation of this legendary motorcycle was produced. The second generation appeared in 2008. Named after the falcon bird, the motorcycle reaches the same high speed as this bird, more than three hundred kilometers per hour.
The ability to reach such high speeds led to the fact that many states refused to accept such motorcycles in their countries, explaining this by the high risk of danger on the roads. And therefore, all motorcycles of this company have limiters that allow an increase in speed only to three hundred kilometers per hour.
And the title of “Fastest sports motorcycle” was awarded to the Italian-made Ducati 1199 Panigale R sports bike. When it first appeared, the sports motorcycle had some disadvantages. This model has been improved to get rid of them. These new products will be appreciated by the racers themselves. The weight of the motorcycle has been significantly reduced. Increased engine power. Even the seat upholstery has been changed. The developers claim that it enhances the sense of the road. Riders claim that this motorcycle is very comfortable.
Even though modern fast motorcycles have speed limiters, almost three hundred kilometers per hour can give you an amazing experience.
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Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird
Honda was able to develop a very fast motorcycle that was able to eclipse the Kawasaki ZX-11 in 1997. The superiority of the CBR1100XX was achieved due to its unique characteristics. The working volume of this model is 1.1137 liters. S., with a power of 153 hp. Top speed is over 190 mph. Among other things, it was possible to make cycling as smooth as possible thanks to a double balanced shaft. There is nothing superfluous in the design of the model: strict, sporty.
What are the fastest motorcycles?
For years, there was no point in compiling a list of the fastest motorcycles on the planet. The fact is that all motorcycle manufacturers have agreed to limit the speed of motorcycles to 300 km/h. This was necessary to avoid sanctions from regulatory authorities in different countries, which required limiting the speed of motorcycle equipment for safety. As a result, only a few manufacturers dared to produce motorcycles with a top speed above 300 km/h.
MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K
This model was able to surpass all of the above. The developers managed to get crazy features that hardly anyone could boast of. It is worth noting that the Turbine Superbike Y2K immediately entered the Guinness Book of Records as the most powerful production bike. It’s not surprising, because it has a turboshaft engine that works on a completely different principle. The idea is to extract energy from the heat pipe using thermal energy. The motorcycle appears to have been blown up with insane force. In addition, it has a single engine that produces 320 hp and a maximum rev of 52,000 rpm. It's called the Rolls-Royce 250-C18. The speed of the motorcycle can reach 227 miles per hour. The appearance of the MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K is impressive and speaks volumes about its capabilities.
Top 10 fastest motorcycles in the world
So, let's look at the top 10 fastest motorcycles, which are considered the most powerful and the best among similar fast motorcycles. You will see the fastest motorcycle photo below, and you can judge which of these ten motorcycles is the best.
In tenth place is RSV4
Max Biaggi rode this motorcycle at the WSBK Championship in 2009 and took first place nine times. Engine power is one hundred seventy-eight horsepower. It can reach speeds of up to 281 kilometers per hour.
In ninth place is the YZF R1
This model is considered one of the best. It differs from similar fast sports bikes in that it uses a cross-shaped crankshaft design.
This technique reaches speeds of up to 297 kilometers per hour. Its engine power is one hundred twenty-eight horsepower.
In eighth place is the 1199 Panigale R.
Among fast motorcycles, this motorcycle stands out with its capabilities. Having first appeared in 2013 in motorcycle showrooms, it immediately appeared at the WSBK Championship. The strongest teams compete on these motorcycles. The speed that is possible on this bike is 299 kilometers per hour. Engine power 195 horsepower.
In seventh place is Ninja ZX-14
Motorcycle experts call this motorcycle the most powerful among sports motorcycles. It was first presented in the capital of Japan in 2005. Its maximum speed indicators are approximately the same as those of other similar motorcycles. But already at the start, this sportbike easily overtakes all its rivals. In two and a half seconds it can accelerate to one hundred kilometers. Engine power – 190 horsepower.
In sixth place is the GSX-R1000
The power of this motorcycle is 191 horsepower. The maximum speed it can reach is 299 kilometers per hour. Its great capabilities are limited by electronic limiters. The legendary bike has been improved nine times throughout its history.
In fifth place is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
With an engine power of 197 horsepower, this motorcycle reaches a speed of three hundred kilometers per hour. Its engine capacity is smaller than that of a motorcycle of the same ZX-14 series. But he is able to overtake him because he weighs less.
In fourth place is the Suzuki Hayabusa.
The falcon is considered the fastest bird. That's why this motorcycle is called the peregrine falcon. It’s not for nothing that the company’s developers gave it such a name. The year of its appearance was 1999. This flagship of the sports series gained success almost instantly. Some motorcyclists managed to remove the limiters from the motorcycle and reached speeds of up to three hundred and sixty kilometers per hour.
In third place is the Suzuki GSX-R750
This motorcycle is considered a veteran of motorcycling. Its release occurred in 1985, almost thirty years ago. Every year during all these years it has been improved and modernized. In 2009, its latest modification appeared, which weighs one hundred and ninety-eight kilograms.
The maximum speed of this motorcycle reaches 306 kilometers per hour with an engine power of 150 horsepower.
In second place is the MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K
The speed of this monster can be reached up to 403 kilometers per hour with an engine power of 320 horsepower. The motorcycle has a gas turbine engine borrowed from an airplane. This is the only fast motorcycle that is allowed to travel on regular roads. This equipment weighs 227 kilograms. The speed that a motorcycle can accelerate to is mind-blowing. This company did not sign an agreement on the speed limit for fast motorcycles, so there is no speed limiter on it. This motorcycle costs one hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
And finally, in first place is the Suzuki GSX1300R
This is a more improved and modernized version of the Japanese falcon. Its engine power is 650 horsepower. It was built by Bill Warner. He wanted to break the world record and did it on this motorcycle. Bill's latest record is 448 kilometers per hour. He wanted to break this record too, but crashed in 2013.
Suzuki Hayabusa
It seems that all records have been broken, but there are many surprises in our wonderful world. One of them is the Hayabusa motorcycle, whose maximum speed limit has radically changed. Hayabusa means "saved" in Japanese. In addition, Spasan is a bird that moves at a speed of 328 km/h. The Suzuki motorcycle of the same name can “fly” faster than this bird, namely at a speed of 397 km/h (248 mph). It is equipped with one engine with a displacement of 1397 hp, 4 cylinders, 197 hp and 6750 rpm. Easily accelerates to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds.
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Aprilia RSV4 RF
The sportbike won the world championship five times. The engine has 4 cylinders and a power of 201 horsepower, a maximum torque of 115 Nm at 10,600 rpm, and a total weight of 186 kg.
Racers who tested it on the highway accelerated without difficulty, with speeds reaching 299 km/h and potentially higher.
Dodge Tomahawk
So, we come to the most important “monster” of the rating, which easily surpassed all the models located above. Dodge made the Tomahawk a real breakthrough in the world of motorcycles. Its top speed is 350 mph. Acceleration in 1.5 seconds to 60 mph. It has a single engine with 500 hp. — Viper B-10. It is not entirely clear whether it can be compared with other nominal models, because it has a completely different design and, moreover, 4 wheels. It looks like a killer monster or an infernal machine, but not a motorcycle. Made in 2003 and shown to the world at an exhibition in North America. It won't be easy to see it in person; only 9 copies were produced.
Ducati Panigale 1199R
Motorcycles of the Italian company occupy leading positions in the championships. The model has six speeds, a 195 hp engine. accelerates the bike to 100 m/s in 3 seconds. It has a strict design and shocking speed, but at 300 km/h the limiter is activated, this is for the possibility of global sales.
Balanced performance gives drivers confidence. But the price is not cheap; for this power you will have to pay at least 5 million rubles.
Suzuki GSX-R1000R - 306 kilometers per hour
In 1985, the GSX-R750 was released, which became one of the most popular sportbikes on tracks and in cities. In 2001, the first version of the GSX-R1000 was released, which became even faster and more powerful. In 2021, Suzuki has updated its motorcycle with the launch of the GSX-R1000R with a 999.8 cc engine that revs to 14,500 rpm. The bike uses electronic throttle bodies that provide precise throttle response and smooth power, an improved transmission and other additions that help the bike reach speeds of up to 306 kilometers per hour while remaining stable.
