It is possible to fly around the Earth in a couple of hours on the X-43A hypersonic aircraft. It develops 11,230 kilometers per hour. This is almost 10 times faster than the speed of sound. Among earthly transport, the Japanese train JR-Maglev MLX01-1 has the highest speed so far. He reached speeds of up to 578 kilometers per hour. Among private ground transport, only a motorcycle can compare with such indicators.
The world record was set by Rocky Robinson in 2010. He reached 606 kilometers per hour on a Suzuki Hayabusa Ack Attack motorcycle. Externally, the motorcycle looks more like a rocket than a motorcycle itself, which is not surprising considering the speed it can reach. Bill Warner set the record on a regular motorcycle. He accelerated to 502 kilometers per hour.
For many, a motorcycle means freedom and speed. We have selected the fastest motorcycles in the world. Choose for yourself which one suits you and which one you will feel free on.
BMW K1300S – 285 km/h
Experts called it a competitor to Hayabuse, fans called it an intergalactic cruiser. The Bavarian motorcycle was designed to be light and nimble. You can drive a super sports motorcycle through the narrowest streets of Rome without slowing down (but this is prohibited by law!).
Options:
- engine – 175 hp;
- number of cylinders – 4/row;
- cooling – liquid;
- gas tank - 19 l (up to 380 km on 1 tank);
- transmission – 6-speed with constant mesh gears;
- weight – 228 kg;
- acceleration to 100 km/h – in 2.9 seconds;
- maximum speed – 285 km/h.
Additional options:
- SportRain engine adjustment;
- electronic suspension adjustment;
- immobilizer;
- ABS;
- side cases;
- tire pressure sensor;
- traction control system.
Price: from 1,120,000 rubles.
Aprilia RSV4 RF – 299 km/h
The Italian superfast motorcycle has won the Superbike World Championship 5 times, so there is no doubt that this is a fast machine. Residents who tested the bike on the track noted that there was no problem in accelerating it to 299 km/h. Moreover, in fact, its speed may be even greater.
Options:
- engine – 201 hp;
- number of cylinders – 4/V-shaped;
- cooling – liquid;
- gas tank - 18.5 l;
- transmission – 6 gears;
- acceleration to 100 km/h – in 2.9 seconds;
- maximum speed – 290 km/h.
Additional options:
- saddle adjustment;
- steering damper;
- engine adjustment;
- electronic suspension adjustment;
- gear shift assistant;
- immobilizer;
- slipper clutch;
- LED optics;
- color display.
Price: from 1,630,000 rubles.
MV Agusta F4 RP – 299 km/h
An Italian motorcycle passes along the road like a knife cutting through butter. The design features a modern technological suspension, and instead of the heart there is a powerful high-tech 1000 cc engine. According to ratings, this is the fastest liter serial sportbike on the market. In appearance, it is no less futuristic, like the technology from “The Fifth Element” or “Futurama”.
Options:
- engine – 201 hp;
- number of cylinders – 4/row;
- cooling – liquid;
- gas tank - 17 l (up to 212 km on 1 tank);
- transmission – 6-speed;
- weight – 190 kg;
- maximum speed – 299 km/h.
Additional options:
- ABS;
- suspension adjustment;
- immobilizer
Price: from 2,740,000 rubles.
BMS Nehmesis | $3,000,000
Detroit has been hosting the Rats Hole show bike customization competition for 4 decades now, in which only Americans have won since its inception. This would have continued if not for the Japanese team Broward Motorsports, which brought a modified Yamaha Road Star Warrior beyond recognition.
The motorcycle, called BMS Nehmesis , like the previous one from Dodge, is poorly suited for driving even on a perfectly smooth highway, but it looks like... It is covered in gold and genuine leather, has a 1.6-liter twin-turbo engine, instead of a footrest it is placed directly on the “belly”, and the fork can change the angle in the range of 40-70 degrees.
Its creators said that if you count $80 an hour (the average wage), then the work alone to create this monster (in the good sense of the word) cost a quarter of a million. If you add expensive materials, then the total amount no longer seems overpriced.
Kawasaki ZZR 1400 (ZX 14R) – 299 km/h
In terms of form factor and appearance, the Japanese monster outperforms the bikes of BMW and other competitors. At its core, it is pure strength, speed and functionality. The manufacturer did not spare any goodies in the form of electronics - you can control and control the bike at the touch of a button. Unless you can’t send messages to your mom yet that everything is fine with you.
Options:
- engine – 200 hp;
- number of cylinders – 4/row;
- cooling – liquid;
- gas tank - 22 l (up to 314 km on 1 tank);
- transmission – 6-speed;
- weight – 268 kg;
- maximum speed – 299 km/h.
Additional options:
- ABS;
- Traction Control;
- engine adjustment;
- immobilizer
Price: from 1,194,000 rubles.
5. Harley Davidson Cosmic Starship | $3,000,000
The one-piece Harley model was shown in 2010 and the price tag was initially “only” 1 million.
The concept was created by Robert Star of Star Global International Inc and Harley Davidson, and the look was created by popular US artist Jack Armstrong, who used his unique style and 37 layers of acrylic paint.
Harley Davidson Cosmic Starship motorcycle was made for six months, but the time was not wasted, as it sharply increased public interest in the company’s products. Licking their lips, looking at the Cosmic Starship, the motorcyclists wiped away a stingy tear and went to buy a simpler model.
Ducati Panigale R – 300 km/h
Buying such a monster just to ride on the track is simply a crime. It's designed for racing and pure fun on the track. The engineers created it to be as predictable and safe as possible (due to the suspension and racing ergonomics), and as responsive as possible - even the throttles respond to the pilot’s commands.
Options:
- engine – 205 hp;
- number of cylinders – 2/L-shaped;
- cooling – liquid;
- gas tank - 17 l (up to 283 km on 1 tank);
- transmission – 6-speed with Ducati Quick Shift system;
- weight – 162 kg;
- maximum speed – 300 km/h.
Additional options:
- ABS;
- engine adjustment;
- suspension adjustment;
- gear shift assistant;
- immobilizer
Price: from 2,599,000 rubles.
World motorcycle speed record
Throughout the entire time that motorcycles have existed, they have not only been modernized and their power and speed performance increased, but there have also been crazy people who want to set a speed record. Some did this on production vehicles, others tried to create their own concepts to prove that they, too, could move quickly.
The modernized Suzuki Hayabusa model became the record holder for speed.
Production model
The fastest production motorcycle is considered to be a model from the Japanese brand Suzuki called Hayabusa. The record that was set on the track by racer Bill Warner was 502 km/h.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION! It should be noted that for racing, it is not a completely ordinary version that is used, but a modernized model with the index GSX-1300R.
The presence of tuning options allows you to increase engine displacement and presupposes the presence of a turbocharger, which makes it possible to increase technical indicators by 5 times compared to the basic version.
Conceptual model
The speed record for a motorcycle, which is recorded by the Guinness Book, belongs to the Dodge Tomahawk model, which tops the ranking of the fastest bikes. The maximum speed that we managed to squeeze out of this futuristic hand-built motorcycle is 676 km/h. It should be immediately noted that this indicator was obtained indoors, on a stand, where the bike did not encounter air resistance. When driven in real conditions, the speed limit reached by this concept was 480 km/h, which is in any case a record for two-wheeled vehicles.
The feeling of speed and freedom is what attracts motorcycle lovers. Modern manufacturers offer motorcycles that can easily overcome the speed threshold of 300 km/h. But don’t forget that a two-wheeled vehicle is less safe than a car, so you can accelerate to such speeds only on tracks, and not in real conditions. You can see again which bikes are the fastest from the video presented.
Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird – 300-320 km/h
Honda first showed this motorcycle in 1996. Until today, much has remained from the initial version, but some changes have also appeared: the dashboard has changed, new indicators and a digital speedometer have appeared, the windshield has improved, the maximum speed, engine power, and tank volume have increased.
Experts have called riding this motorcycle like being shot by a bullet. The ride is characterized by precise handling, maximum control over the technique, an impeccable ride, even if you do not shift above second gear.
Options:
- engine – 152 hp;
- number of cylinders – 4/row;
- cooling – liquid DOHC;
- gas tank – 12 l;
- transmission – 5-speed;
- weight – 236 kg;
- maximum speed – 320 km/h.
Price: from 600,000 rubles (depending on the year of manufacture and configuration). There are a lot of used offers.
Suzuki Hayabusa – 312 km/h
God level motorcycle on track and road. The first generation appeared in 1999. In 2008, the bike received a second life and underwent some changes. The updated version has become faster, more aerodynamic, and more advanced. For Suzuki, this is the flagship bike of all years.
Options:
- engine – 197 hp;
- number of cylinders – 4/row;
- cooling – liquid;
- gas tank – 21 l;
- transmission – 6-speed;
- weight – 266 kg;
- maximum speed – 312 km/h;
- acceleration to 100 km/h in 2.47 seconds.
Additional options:
- ABS;
- immobilizer
- Price: from 1,049,000 rubles.
Conclusion
Our rating of the fastest motorcycles for 2014-2015 has come to an end, in which we examined the most interesting, powerful and fast models of vehicles on two, and sometimes on four wheels. If you do not agree with the distribution of places or think that I missed a more worthy contender, leave your feedback in the comments, and you can always visit the forum to share interesting photos, videos and other information on the topic of motorcycles with other readers. I'm sure you found this article useful and interesting.
I also advise you to read the article - Choosing a motorcycle for a beginner.
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Kawasaki Nigia H2R – 380 – 400 km/h
If you ride this motorcycle at maximum speed in a circle, you can drive into your butt. It is not known under what circumstances such speed will be useful, but Kawasaki engineers decided to surpass all their previous developments and released a real beast. Kenan Sofuoğlu accelerated to 400 km/h on a Kawasaki Nigia H2R in 2016 in just 26 seconds.
Of course, such power and speed are not intended for public roads, and use of the motorcycle should be limited to closed tracks. But try to catch up and explain this to the driver.
Options:
- engine – 310 hp;
- number of cylinders – 4/row;
- cooling – liquid;
- gas tank – 17 l;
- transmission – 6-speed;
- weight – 216 kg;
- maximum speed – 400 km/h.
Additional options:
- ABS (KIBS);
- steering damper;
- suspension adjustment;
- gear shift assistant;
- immobilizer
Price: from 4,598,500 rubles.
2. 1949 E90 AJS Porcupine | $7,000,000
A British racing motorcycle that debuted in 1945 and has a horizontally mounted engine.
It was nicknamed the “porcupine” for its characteristic spikes, and its design was in many ways ahead of its time. Even now, against the backdrop of modern concepts, it looks quite modern, despite its age.
An engine with 55 horsepower and a volume of 0.5 liters now seems childish, but 70 years ago the driver won the English Championship an AJS Porcupine
MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K – 402 km/h
Kawasaki Nigia will catch up with the MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K. The maximum speed that it could reach was 402 km/h. He starred in 2003's Torque. Then not everyone believed that such an iron horse really existed, but then they found out that it was a Superbike Y2K.
So far, this is the only gas-turbocharged motorcycle that can be ridden on regular roads. The design is powered by a Rolls-Royce aircraft engine with 52,000 revolutions per second.
Options:
- engine – 320 hp;
- gas tank - 34 l (1 l per 1.27 km);
- transmission – 2-speed;
- weight – 277 kg;
- maximum speed – 402 km/h;
- acceleration to 100 km/h in 1.5 seconds.
Price: from 12,025,000 rubles. This is the most expensive production motorcycle.
Dodge Tomahawk – 470 – 675 km/h
The only way to catch up with him is by jet plane. To say that the motorcycle is moving is very modest. With such speed he flies over the ground, overcoming gravity and imaginable concepts on sports bikes. But this speed is indicated only theoretically, because even Kenan Sofuoglu has not yet decided to try this monster. And no wonder! He even has a scary design, in the style of Captain Nemo.
Options:
- engine – 500 hp;
- gas tank - 34 l (1 l per 1.27 km);
- cooling – liquid;
- transmission – 2-speed;
- gas tank - 12.7 l;
- weight – 277 kg;
- maximum speed – 613 km/h;
- acceleration to 100 km/h in 1.5 seconds.
Price: from 36,075,000 rubles. In fact, for now this is only a prototype of exclusively manual assembly, and for now it is only an “engine on two wheels.” But even in this state, Tomahawk is not for everyone, Tomahawk is for the crazy.
Ecosse FE Ti XX Titanium Series | $302,000
This model is $102,000 more expensive, but you can see from the photo that the price is justified.
Ecosse FE Ti XX Titanium Series is a limited edition motorcycle of only 13 units. All of them were assembled by hand without the use of conveyors or robots, which also affected the price.
The motorcycle was presented back in 2007, and the main disappointment of the presentation was not the high cost, but the limited quantity.
Many rich people would like such a “device” in their collection, but getting it even if you have money is a huge success, since no one wants to part with such a “handsome thing”.
An engine with 225 horsepower and a volume of 2.4 liters, a heavy-duty frame made of titanium pipes, genuine leather from the Italian company Berluti, weight 192 kg - if you forget about $302,000, then it is simply impossible to find any cons in the Ecosse FE Ti XX Titanium Series.
