Speeding with a bike is quite more thrilling and stimulating than driving a car. When you are on a bike you are totally outside, making you feel more connected with the surrounding. What many people often long for is to feel the electrifying rise of adrenaline when on high speed in a bike.
The fastest bike in the world usually has the same synonym as the most expensive bike in the world. So, riding such a prestige superbike becomes a popular hobby for the wealthy people. They feel proud of owning the most expensive bike around.
Previously, the speed limit for road motorcycles used to be around 186mph due to safety regulations. So, most bike makers sustained at the settled limit and no major upgrades were made except track-only extras to boost a bike’s power quotient.
Today, the motorcycle industry is also moving towards technology and automation. With safety regulations allowing superbikes to crack 200 mph without issue, they have pushed the boundaries, generating more power and speed, while leaving those old limits behind. And their selection range is quite sensational.
Here is a list of the 10 fastest bikes in the world
Dodge Tomahawk, 300 miles per hour
Dodge Tomahawk
Manufactured by Dodge and launched at the 2003 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, the Dodge Tomahawk was a non–street legal concept vehicle that was produced between 2003 and 2006 with 9 units total built. Powered by the 8.3 L (510 cu in) V10 SRT10 engine from the Dodge Viper, this vehicle can produce 500 hp (370 kW), and a 0 to 60 mph in 1.5 seconds with a top speed of 300 mph. The Tomahawk is the fastest bike ever produced. With two front wheels and two rear wheels, it looks like more of a motorized quadricycle rather than a typical motorcycle.
MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K, 227 miles per hour
MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K
Built by the U.S turbine manufacturer, Marine Turbine Technologies (MTT) and produced between 2000 and 2005, the MTT Turbine Superbike, also called the Y2K Turbine Superbike, is a wheel-driven motorcycle. Powered by a turboshaft engine from Rolls-Royce-Allison Model 250 gas turbine, the Y2K Superbike can produce 320 shp (240 kW) at 52,000 rpm, with top speed of over 227mph. This superbike remains the most powerful production bike by Guinness book of world records extract heat energy from exhaust and convert it as output power
Suzuki Hayabusa, 188 to 194 miles per hour
Suzuki Hayabusa
Built by Suzuki since 1999, the Suzuki Hayabusa is a sport bike motorcycle. Powered by 1397 cc four cylinder liquid cooled engine, the Hayabusa produces power of 197 hp @6750 rpm, a 0 to 60 mph sprint in just 2.5 seconds with top speed of 188 to 194 mph. At the time of its production, the Hayabusa immediately became the fastest production motorcycle in the world.
Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird, 190 miles per hour
Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird
Produced by Honda from 1996 to 2007, the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird was a sport bike. Powered by 1137 cc 4-valves liquid-cooled inline four engine, it was capable of producing 137 hp (102 kW) @ 9750 rpm and a top speed of 190 miles per hour. The twin balance shaft brings exceptional smoothness for this bike. The Super Blackbird became the fastest production motorcycle in 1997 by outpacing the legendary Kawasaki ZX-11. However, Suzuki Hayabusa acquired the title two years later.
Yamaha YZF R1, 186 miles per hour
Yamaha YZF R1
Manufactured by Yamaha Motor Company since 1998, the Yamaha YZF-R1, or R1, is a superbike or an open class sport bike. Powered by 998 cc, liquid-cooled, 20-valve, DOHC, inline four-cylinder engine and 6-speed transmission, the R1 generates 180 hp at 12500 rpm with a top speed of 186 mph. A new generation of R1 has been launched and equipped with a leading-edge electronic package that includes selectable power modes, a quickshifter, antilock brakes, a sophisticated traction and slide control, etc. The Yamaha YZF R1 is one of the most powerful superbikes ever produced by Yamaha.
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14, 186 miles per hour
Kawasaki Ninja ZX 14
Introduced by Kawasaki at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 is sport bike, released for the 2006 model year. Powered by the 1,441 cc, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valve per cylinder, inline-four engine, it produces 170 hp and a 0-60 sprint in 2.5 seconds with a top speed of 186 mph. The Ninja series still remains to be among the fastest and the most powerful bikes in the world.
MV Agusta F4 1000R, 184 miles per hour
2011 MV Agusta F4 1000 R
Built and produced by an Italian manufacturer, MV Agusta since 2006, the MV Agusta F4 1000R is a sport bike, created by motorcycle designer Massimo Tamburini. Powered by the 998 cc, liquid cooled inline four cylinder, 4 stroke, dohc, 16 radial valves; it produces 174 hp with a top speed of 184 mph. This superbike is one of the few production superbikes to have hemispherical chamber 4 valves per cylinder engine.
Ducati 1098S, 180 miles per hour
Ducati 1098 S
Manufactured by Ducati between 2007 and 2009, the Ducati 1098S is a sport bike, designed by Ducati designer, Giandrea Fabbro. Powered by 1099cc 90° V-twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled engine, it could produce 160 bhp @ 9750 rpm and a 0-60 sprint in less than 3.0 seconds with a top speed at 180 mph. The Ducati 1098S was equipped with weight saving technologies and other racing components, making it one of the lightest and fastest superbike with exceptional suspension as well.
Aprilia RSV 1000R Mille, 175 miles per hour
Aprilia RSV1000R
Produced by an Austrian motorcycle company, Aprilia from 2004 to 2010, the Aprilia RSV 1000R Mille was a superbike/sport bike. Powered by 998 cc (60.9 cu in) V-Twin liquid cooled V-twin, with the capacity of producing 141.13 hp@1000 rpm and a top speed of 175 mph, this superbike remained the fastest bike Aprilia has ever made.
BMW K 1200S, 174 miles per hour
BMW K 1200 S
BMW K 1200 S
Built by BMW and produced between 2005 and 2009, the BMW K 1200S is a sport-touring motorcycle. Powered by 1157 cc 16 valve 4 cylinder, it could produce 164 hp at 10250 rpm and a top speed of 174 mph. With sleek design and revolutionary suspensions, it featured the best brakes to stop the bike safely from darn speed.