The hero of almost all high-speed TOPs, the subject of admiration and the object of increased attention, the most unusual motorcycle, which to this day looks more like a prototype than a production model, the main character of our conversation with you today is the powerful and dynamic Dodge Tomahawk bike. Let's find out why this motorcycle is unusual and what is behind the expressive design.
Dodge Tomahawk motorcycle. Photo: youtube.com
The history of the Dodge Tomahawk concept bike
The motorcycle was first presented to a wide audience back in 2003.
Almost two decades have passed since then, but still no one has been able to replicate the conceptual design of a dynamic bike. Dodge Tomahawk was presented at the International Auto Show in Detroit (USA). Then this “steel monster” created a phenomenal sensation. Still would! No one in the world has ever seen anything like this and, quite possibly, will never see it again. The motorcycle was produced in limited quantities to demonstrate the technological capabilities of Dodge-Chrysler.
Dodge Tomahawk bike. Photo: youtube.com
Initially, the manufacturer planned to produce about 300 copies of the Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike. However, the high cost scared off potential buyers. According to some reports, the manufacturer sold only 9 Tomahawk units. Although Dodge-Chrysler produced 10 copies. Nine of them went to their owners, and one Dodge Tomahawk remained in the museum of the American concern.
It is worth saying a few words about those who were directly involved in the development and creation of this monster. Mark Walters worked on the expressive appearance, but the engine filling is the brainchild of the Dodge automobile company. Each piece produced was hand-assembled and offered to potential buyers in the Neiman Marcus catalog for only $555,000.
MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K
Second place in the list of the fastest motorcycles goes to an American creation - the Turbine Superbike Y2K. Its production began in 2000 and lasted 5 years. It immediately became popular because it had a powerful turbocharged engine. The motorcycle even became a record holder for power among all commercially produced motorcycles, for which it was included in the Guinness Book of Records. Speed lovers were interested in the Turbine Superbike Y2K due to the following indicators:
- maximum speed, which reaches 402 km/h;
- acceleration to 100 km/h in 1.5 seconds;
- engine power of 320 hp. WITH;
- tank volume containing 34 liters of fuel.
MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K
Appearance
The developers have lightened the design of the incredibly heavy 10-cylinder motorcycle, which in its weight has “caught up” with a small car.
This was achieved by using lightweight alloys of carbon, titanium and aluminum. The single-seater motorcycle has powerful brake calipers. The front wheels have eight-piston, rear four-piston brake units. The Tomahawk is designed for only one pilot, who is also a passenger. The seating position on it is recumbent, so a second number is out of the question.
Dodge Tomahawk. Photo: youtube.com
Hildebrand & Wolfmuller
The fourth place is occupied by a rare and very elegant model, which was designed at the beginning of the last century. Look at the lightness and sophistication of the forms in the design of this piece.
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Due to the age of its development, it does not fit into the modern idea of what a bike should look like. However, in essence, in terms of design and purpose, this is exactly a motorcycle.
It is now in the possession of an American collector. At one time it was released in a limited edition (only 800 units). Wolfmüller has a four-stroke one and a half liter engine with two cylinders, producing max 2.5 hp, water cooling.
The motorcycle can “squeeze” 48 km/h. Beautiful, expensive and tasteful! What true connoisseurs of beauty need.
Specifications
There is practically nothing in the Dodge Tomahawk that resembles an ordinary motorcycle. For example, it has not two wheels, but four. Moreover, each of them has an independent suspension. The Tomahawk design consists of carbon, aluminum and titanium elements. The main frame is assembled from hardened steel.
Bike Dodge Tomahawk. Photo: youtube.com
It's surprising that, given its dimensions, the Dodge Tomahawk turned out to be a very stable car. At least, so far there has not been a single case of a serious accident involving him. Although it is known for certain that this model did appear on public roads.
Of course, the designers provided for the possibility of using reverse gear. Because even a master of sports in powerlifting cannot get this giant off the ground.
The name contains the designation V10. And this is no coincidence. The bike is equipped with a 10-cylinder V-shaped engine from the Dodge Viper sports car.
Dodge Viper engine. Photo: youtube.com
The motor is capable of developing a power of 500 (just think about this number!) horsepower. The engine works in tandem with a two-speed automatic transmission. However, this point should be given a little more attention.
The unsurpassed power of the Tomahawk
The bike accelerates to “hundreds” in just 2.5 seconds. Such power can shake not only the emotions, but also the insides of the rider. The maximum registered speed of the motorcycle is 482.8 km/h. However, few people drove at this speed. But the calculated indicators differ significantly. So, if we ignore air resistance, then the Dodge can accelerate to a cosmic 676 km/h. Fortunately, there were no madmen who wanted to test this in practice.
Motorcycle Tomahawk. Photo: youtube.com
Such dynamic performance is ensured not only by the shape of the motorcycle and its powerful engine, but also by the transmission. And it consists of only two steps: one, two - and you are already in maximum gear. In fact, all the “elasticity” of the dynamics falls on the shoulders of the engine. By the way, it was the overly powerful engine, coupled with short gears, that became one of the main reasons for the failure of Dodge Tomahawk sales. As some experts put it at the presentation of the motorcycle, “Tomahawk is a machine for madmen.”
The fuel tank capacity is 12.7 liters. The Dodge Tomahawk “eats” this amount of gasoline in just fifty kilometers. Technical information about Dodge Tomahawk
Roughly speaking, the Tomahawk is a powerful engine on four wheels. About $100 million was spent on the development and creation of this miracle of technology. The result is a futuristic and truly extraordinary bike, which adorns only a few private collections.
If you put aside the enthusiastic exclamations and emotions, then the bottom line is that you can get the following characteristics of the “tomahawk”:
- ✦ wheelbase - 1930 mm
- ✦ curb weight - 680 kg
- ✦ dimensions - 2591*704*937 mm
- ✦ number of cylinders - 10
- ✦ number of cycles - 4
- ✦ engine cooling system - liquid
- ✦ torque - 712 Nm
- ✦ disc brakes
Judging by the reviews of a few owners, Tomahawk is still a stallion. The motorcycle tries to slip out from under the rider. The reason for this behavior is the incredibly powerful engine and short transmission throw.
Dodge Tomahawk. Photo: youtube.com
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Specifications
| Maximum engine power: | 500 HP |
| Motor type (cylinder arrangement, number of strokes): | 10-cylinder V-twin |
| Number of cylinders: | 10 |
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| Maximum speed in km/h: | 468 (613 according to developers) km/h |
| Cooling system: | Liquid cooling |
| Transmission (gearbox): | 2-speed automatic transmission |
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| Drive unit: | Chain |
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| Weight: | 680 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 12.7 l. |
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Price issue
Surely you are already wondering how much this steel madness costs.
Let's say right away that buying it is not so easy. The released copies are in private hands, and no one is in a hurry to say goodbye to them. However, at the time the model appeared, the price fluctuated around $550 thousand. It's hard to know who Dodge-Chrysler saw as potential owners of the Dodge Tomahawk, planning to sell hundreds of examples. Such equipment can only be purchased for a collection. After all, no sane person would drive a 680-kilogram monster onto a public road. And even with a sports car engine.
However, the Dodge Tomahawk coped with one task flawlessly - the motorcycle made a lasting impression. He showed the whole world what the engineers of the American concern are capable of. We can only admire human genius and the capabilities of an impressive motorcycle.
Futuristic motorcycle from Dodge. Photo: youtube.com
Harley Davidson Cosmic Starship
The Harley Davidson brand is well-known by a large number of people, and its creations constantly find their way into one or another top list. Cosmic Starship rightfully takes sixth place on our list due to its “cosmic” price. Partly, this price tag was due to the fact that the famous American artist, Jack Armstrong, worked on tuning the bike.
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He applied an intricate design to the surface of the motorcycle, which he secured with 37 layers of clear varnish. In addition to gold paint, Harley received unusual bows on the body. Cosmic Starship does not have any outstanding technical characteristics.
The buyer pays only for the uniqueness and prestige of the model. It would seem that there is nothing special in appearance; moreover, not all ordinary people will like the design of the product. But truly rich collectors are willing to shell out a lot of money for an exclusive.
This motorcycle was placed in the show-room of an official dealer in Los Angeles. The public premiere was attended by media personalities, celebrities and politicians. An inscription was installed near the bike, which prohibited anyone except Lady Gaga and Sylvester Stallone from touching the exhibit.
Super fast motorcycle
Of course, with such performance and technical characteristics, servicing a Dodge Tomahawk costs a pretty penny. Moreover, this technique is clearly not intended for daily use. A few owners note that, in addition to high fuel consumption (remember, almost 13 liters per 50 km), the impressive dimensions of the bike do not allow them to ride it imposingly on public roads.
Dodge Tomahawk concept motorcycle. Photo: youtube.com
And yet, the fact remains that today there is no officially confirmed Dodge Tomahawk speed record. According to some data, the bike was able to accelerate to 482.8 km/h, according to others, the maximum speed was just over 420 km/h. Official representatives of the company even say that their brainchild is capable of accelerating to 600 km/h if the resistance of the headwind is leveled out. Whether this is true or not, we hope that official information will appear soon about what the powerful Dodge Tomahawk motorcycle is capable of.
Options
The Dodge Tomahawk motorcycle is equipped with a powerful 10-cylinder engine with a displacement of 8.3 liters and 500 horsepower. An interesting fact is that the engine was developed by the famous automobile company Dodge, this is the first and to date the only case when such a powerful engine was installed on a motorcycle.
The presentation of the revolutionary bike in Detroit completely erased previously existing ideas about maximum speed. The revolutionary bike is capable of accelerating in just two and a half seconds to 96 km/h, while the maximum speed of the Dodge Tomahawk motorcycle, according to manufacturers, is 644 km/h.
The very unusual design of the bike itself deserves special attention. The dual front and rear wheels are separated by an absolutely small distance (only a few centimeters). Such an unusual design of the motorcycle is due, first of all, to the technical characteristics of the engine, because an ordinary sports bike is unlikely to be able to hold such power.
"Tomahawks" and space
A quick comparison of torque with a Land Cruiser is quite revealing. For an SUV, its maximum value is “only” 615 Nm, that is, 15% less than that of the Dodge Tomahawk. It’s probably not for nothing that the Americans named a modern cruise missile by the same name.
By the way, if a motorcycle could move in airless space, it would rush at a truly cosmic speed - 676 km/h!
The inflated cost led to the appearance of replicas of the Dodge Tomahawk motorcycle on the car market.
Track T800-CDi
Of all the motorcycles presented in this review, this bike is the calmest. But his story is very interesting. Back in the 1980s, all NATO vehicles ran only on diesel, and this made it possible to save on fuel. But this became the reason that there were no bikes in this organization. There were several unsuccessful attempts to change the situation, but until recently nothing changed.
And recently, the Danish company EVA Products created a new bike for NATO - a 3-cylinder Smart Fortwo with a 50 hp engine. The characteristic features of this bike are the ability to cover long distances at good speed.
The weight of the bike, like the Ural motorcycle, is quite decent - 227 kg. True, the manufacturer openly admits that driving a car is not entirely simple. This is despite Brembo brakes and WP suspension. But the manufacturer promises to fix these problems in the near future.
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Aurora V8 Hellfire OZ26
The Aurora Hellfire is a crazy bike designed by ex-racer Vincent Messina. And there is no doubt that he poured his soul into it without a trace. This bike boasts a 2.6-liter V8 engine that produces 417 horsepower. To make it clear, the most powerful production bike today, which is the Kawasaki H2, produces 2 times less power.
The motorcycle weighs 265 kg, but the manufacturer has done everything to make it perfectly controllable. The motorcycle has an innovative steering column and custom suspension, which allows the motorcycle to corner easily. The motorcycle stops perfectly quickly thanks to 4-piston brakes. The bike appeared on the market only at the end of 2016, and there are not many lucky ones who have become its owners yet.
Ecosse FE Ti XX Titanium Series
This stylish bike is at the eighth position in the rating. The first copy was released in 2007. Each model was assembled by hand, which, of course, significantly raised the price tag.
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The limited collection consisted of 10 pieces. This exquisite bike cannot be found on the street and, of course, it is not available to every wealthy lover of beautiful motorcycles.
The producing company does not seek to make its brainchild more accessible - after all, their masterpiece can only be appreciated by an expert in this field. The unit has a powerful engine (225 horsepower, 2.4 l). Weight – 192 kg. Pretty easy, isn't it?
BMS Nehmesis
A model with a truly intricate and unusual design. When looking at this example, I want to ask, “How can you even drive it?” This elegant unit is designed to resemble a fast and maneuverable insect.
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Leading Japanese engineers created this car over the course of 14 years. The head of Yamaha considers his creation a masterpiece. The frame is made of high quality gold. About $50,000 was spent on finishing the wheels and body with chrome and gold.
Under the gas tank there is a turbo engine consisting of two compartments with a volume of 1.6 liters. I do not recommend driving this fancy unit on public roads for safety reasons.
Quickly – by types of motocross bikes
All motocross motorcycles, based on engine size, can be divided into several classes, and some of them can only be conditionally perceived as motorcycles, and only three are truly serious motocross bikes. About models whose engine capacity ranges from 50 to 80 cm³, we can only say that they are of interest mainly to children and teenagers.
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Motorcycles with a displacement of 125 cm³, such as Kawasaki KLX125, Xingyue XYQH-806 and others, are good for developing the skills of novice athletes and training to stay in shape. They are light and compact, so they are most often used by teenagers or adult lightweight athletes. These motocross motorcycles are extremely noisy, as they operate decently only at maximum speed. But they cope excellently with turns.
The next class of truly adult motorcycles is 250 cm³, for example, Kawasaki KX250F, Suzuki RM-Z250, Yamaha YZ250F, KTM 250 SX-F and others. They work well at both medium and high speeds. The excellent ratio of the bike's weight to the power of its engine allows it to corner easily, perform excellent jumps and develop impressive speed on straight sections.
Artificial ceiling
Before you find out which motorcycle can be called the fastest on the planet as of the end of 2022, it’s worth taking a short excursion and “walking” through two-wheeled cars that can challenge the leader of the current rating. And it’s worth starting with the prohibitions.
No more than 300
Not only Russian people love high-speed driving - it’s worth remembering all kinds of sports competitions, including motorcycle racing. Even outside the tracks, competition continued from the advent of the “iron horses” between both “riders” of two-wheeled “horses” and manufacturers of motorized cavalry. And something like this could not remain without consequences.
The rapid development of motor vehicles and the stubborn struggle of developers for the title of creator of the “fastest motorcycle in the world” led to a significant increase in the number of accidents involving vehicles that were faster and nimble compared to cars at the end of the last century. The latter had a negative impact on the stock price, because in a number of countries the authorities banned their products from appearing on the roadway. To resolve the situation, an agreement was concluded among the companies requiring a speed limit of 300 kilometers per hour (more precisely, 299.3 km/h) to be set for mass-produced motorcycles.
Little trick
Despite the approved standards, they did not install low-power engines on “self-running horses” - the required maximum speed limit on production motorcycles is fixed by installing an electronic limiter. In other words, despite the agreement, those who want to set another record or make the adrenaline boil in their blood are able to compete for the title of the fastest motorcycle racer after appropriate tuning of the two-wheeled car purchased at the salon.
Beyond limits
However, some companies refused to enter into a restrictive deal altogether. Among such unique companies is Marine Turbine Technologies, which back in 2000 released a two-wheeled vehicle called MTT Y2K Turbine Motorcycle. This motorcycle, equipped as a motor with an Allison Model 250-C18 helicopter turbine manufactured by Rolls-Royce, is capable of reaching speeds of up to 403 kilometers per hour on the highway. And this is with a power of 320 horsepower - in 2015, MTT released an updated version with a 420-horsepower engine, but what top speed the new “monster” can show is still unknown.
Photo: https://marineturbine.com/
But the old model, unlike the motorbike with 420 “horses” on board, is the only high-speed motorcycle approved for travel on public roads. The price of the 320-horsepower version reached $150 thousand.
Neiman Marcus Limited Edition Fighter
Our parade ends with the most expensive motorcycle unit in the world. It was released during the Second World War, and since then it has only increased in price.
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Collectors are ready to pay incredible amounts of money to take possession of a rare creation of engineering. As part of the limited edition, 50 units were produced, 45 went on sale.
The weight of the bike with full equipment is 195 kilograms. Engine displacement is 2 liters. Can reach speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour. It has its own unique, recognizable design, which is currently the subject of ongoing controversy in society.
But still, most connoisseurs recognize it as refined and elegant. Indeed, the aesthetics of this product are quite pleasant and attractive. Such a discreet yet luxurious classic.
Fourth place - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 - 300 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14
4. Fast motorcycles brighten life, because it’s not for nothing that they say that four wheels carry the body, and two wheels carry the soul. These words could well be applied to the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14, the most powerful motorcycle in the company’s history. The bike can be accelerated to 300 km/h. Despite its significant weight and size, the ZX-14 is quite controllable and stable when maneuvering. The aluminum monoframe provides good ground clearance for hard turns and reliable mounting of suspension components.
