Top Five Fastest Bikes In The World

It is said that ‘boys get older and their toys just get more expensive’. We couldn’t agree more. Ever since the inception of the first motorcycle, men have constantly pushed the bar for the highest top speed. Production and concept vehicles have constantly set new records. These bikes come with a steep price tag, making it difficult for a common man to afford them. But, thanks to motorcycle auctions , they can be bought for as less as half their MSRP. Let’s take a look at the fastest super bikes up till 2016.

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1. Dodge Tomahawk

Unlike most conventional motorcycles , the Dodge Tomahawk has two close coupled wheel on both the front and the rear. There have been many debates about whether or not this vehicle falls in the category of a contemporary motorcycle at all or not. But there have been no contenders when it comes to the monstrous Tomahawk’s top speed. Dodge introduced this concept vehicle in 2003. The Tomahawk has stupefied both its admirers and critics at the unconventional design and engineering maneuvers. Only nine of these bikes have been produced by dodge.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• 8.3L, 10 cylinder engine
• Max power 500 HP @ 5600 rpm
• Manual 2 Speed transmission
• Top Speed 420 Mph (675 km/hr)

2. Suzuki Hayabusa

Suzuki has been producing and upgrading their engineering feat “Hayabusa” since 1999. It has been released in various models with constant tweaks for almost two decades. The Hayabusa was named after the fastest bird in the world, the Peregrine Falcon which flies at a speeds of up to 203 miles per hour.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• 1340cc, 4 cylinder engine
• Max power 197 HP
• 6 Speed transmission
• Top speed up to 300 Mph ( 482 Km/hr)

3. MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K

This is a non production motorcycle which is powered by a jet engine. These badass motorcycles are custom made on order. They boast of the ‘most powerful production bike’ title in the guinness book of world records. The excess heat that is released from the jet is tapped out and converted into more power for the rider.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• 250-C18 turboshaft engine made my rolls royce
• 2 speed transmission
• Max power 320 HP @ 52000 RPM
• Top speed of 227 Mph (365 Km/hr)

4. Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird

The CBR1100XX is a Honda superbike legacy. This was the created to be the unparalleled bike of its segment from 1996 to 2007. A ballistic powerhouse, it used to be one of the fastest production motorcycles. The build quality and performance are one of the best out there considering the fact that the bike weighs in at a 223 Kg.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• 1137 cc , 4 cylinder engine
• Max power 153 HP
• 6 Speed transmission
• Top speed of 190 Mph (305 km/hr)

5. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R

This edgy ,suave and sharp beast is a visual treat and and takes you from 0 to 100 kmph in just 2.7 seconds. For up to a decade superbikes from Ninja series held first position among the list of the fastest motorcycles in the world.

SPECIFICATION:

• 1441 cc , 4 cylinder engine
• Max power 190 HP
• 6 Speed transmission

Top speed of 186 Mph( 299 Km/hr)

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Conclusion

Most of these bikes are a dream for the common man because of their price tags. But thanks to the increasing numbers of motorcycle auctions, that cut the price by more than half depending on the condition , model and make of the vehicle. If you too are looking for a salvage bike, go online and register with a reputable online motorcycle auction site that offers a wide range of salvage bikes on sale.