Some of the fastest bikes in the world

1. Dodge Tomahawk

This motorcycle was first produced in 2003. It has a 500 hp 8.3L v10 engine. In fact, it uses the same engine that the Dodge viper uses! The tomahawk is an incredible 4 wheeled "motorcycle" that goes to very high speeds of almost 500Kmph! That is almost as fast as a plane.Dodge Tomahawk V10 super bike weighs 1500lbs. Its 4 wheel suspension takes care of this weight. Its battery is maintenance free.  Its headlights consist of 12 five watt LEDs, with beam modifying optics and masked lenses. It can reach 60 mph is 2.5 seconds. Very few pieces of this motorcycle were sold to people who could afford them at a price of 555,000$.

• Top speed: 305 mph ( 488km/h)
• 500 bhp with Viper Engine V 10
• 8.3L
• 20 valves
• This is the fastest concept bike in the world

2. MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K

The fastest 2 wheeler on Earth as they call it. The MTT Turbine Y2K Superbike is the worlds first Turbine powered motorcycle. A Rolls Royce Allison gas turbine engine which drives the rear wheel via a 2 speed gearbox to be specific. It give a speed of around 370Kmph. This unit was in Guinness Book of Records once in two nominations “The most powerful motorcycle” and “The most expensive motorcycle.” have in mind, of course, serial, because many custom bikes are much more expensive. One piece of this Beauty comes in around 150,000$.

• Top speed: 230 mph (370.1 km/h)
• Rolls Royce-Allison 250 series turboshaft engine
• Wheel-driven

3. Ducati Desmosedici RR

The fastest of the Ducati series. The desmosedici has a stunning Moto GP like look that thrills every bike lover out there. The sheer speed and effort it takes to comprehend the velocity it produces is extremely taxing. That said, the exhilaration is unrivaled, with one’s adrenal glands pumping gallons of the good stuff straight into your blood the entire ride. It costs around 72500$ and is the first Ducati ever to cross the 200Mph mark.

• Top speed: 200 mph (320 km/h)
• 989 cc
• 13800rpm Claimed engine
• Type: 90° V4 cylinder "Double-L-Twin", Twin Pulse firing order, liquid-cooled, DOHC, Desmodromic, four titanium valves per cylinder, gear-driven camshafts

4. Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R

My personal favorite, the Suzuki Hayabusa GSX 1300R.Named after the 320km/h Japanese bird of prey, there's no hiding the fact that the Suzuki Hayabusa is a road rocket. Its long, low, aerodynamic form gets a lot of looks from both four-wheeled and two-wheeled fraternities, appearing almost as though it gestated from a lump of semi-sentient Playdoh reared in a wind tunnel. If professionally tuned, this bike can go up to 280Mph. Yes Mph and not Kmph. This beast by Suzuki costs around 15000$ today and is a must own for all those who can afford it. It is so stable that you cannot even guess the speed you are riding at.

• Top speed: 188 to 194 mph (302.6 to 312.2 km/h)
• New: 186 mph (299.3 km/h)
• 1,299cc
• 4-stroke
• Inline four cylinder engine
• Dual overhead cam
• 16 valves

5. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 (ZZR1400)

The Kawasaki ZZR1400 goes 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. Can you imagine, it took longer to read the statement than it would take for this bike to reach 60mph.It was introduced at the Tokyo 2005 show and released for the 2006 model year as a replacement for the ZX-12R. With a 1400cc Engine, this bike give a top speed of around 301Kmph. The 2012 model is rumored to cost around 14800-15500$.

• Top speed: 187 mph (301 km/h)
• 1,352cc
• 4-stroke
• Inline four cylinder engine
• Dual overhead cam
• 16 valves

6. Suzuki GSX-R1000

Looks and speed, this bike has it all.with a 999cc engine and a top speed of 299Kmph and a superb control and cornering system, it comes for around 20000$. It will attract a crowd everywhere you go.The latest edition of the bike has only one exhaust unlike the previous versions of the bike that has 2 exhausts.

• Top speed: 185 mph (299km/h)
• 999cc
• 6-speed, constant mesh, Back-torque limiting clutch
• 16 valves
• Four cylinder engine

7. MV Agusta F4

I bet half of you have never heard of this bike. The MV Agusta F4, 1078cc giving a top speed of 298Kmph. It has superb traction thus allowing it to go around corners at higher speeds. Rumors say this bike has topped 305Kmph but no evidence exists on that matter. Prices range from 35000-40000$.

• Top speed: 185 mph (297.7 km/h)
• 1,078cc
• 4-stroke
• Inline four cylinder engine
• Dual overhead cam
• 16 valves

8. Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird

A 16000$ Honda motorbike. First produced in the late 90's this bike has a 1100cc engine and gives a top speed of 287Kmph. Fatigue resistant and does not easily overheat. This bike can be driven for hours and hours and when you turn it off it still looks like it hasn't been started at all.

• Top speed: 178 mph (286.5 km/h)
• 1,137cc
• 4-stroke
• Inline four cylinder engine
• 16 valves

9. Yamaha YZF R1

I haven't seen a bike that can beat this one in looks. The YZF R1 with a top speed of 283Kmph and a 1000cc engine. It provides an excellent lean angle for greater speeds on cornering. It costs 25000-26000$

• Top speed: 176 mph (283.2 km/h)
• 998cc
• 4-stroke
• Inline four cylinder engine
• 16 valves

10. Ducati 1098s

Ducati, just the name says it all. This 1098 special edition has a 1100cc engine giving a top speed of 282Kmph. It costs 65000$ and if you can afford it, you will rule the streets with this baby.

• Top speed: 175 mph (281.6 km/h)
• 1,098cc
• 4-stroke
• Inline four cylinder engine
• 16 valves

11. Aprilia RSV4

 

Whenever i think of Aprilia, This muscular bike comes into my mind. This 1000cc RSV4 with a top speed of 281Kmph comes for 16500$. Good price for a muscular sports bike that you can cruise around town with.

• Top speed: 175 mph (281km/h)
• 999.6cc
• 6 speed wet clutch
• Four cylinder engine
• 16 valves

12. Aprilia RSV 1000R Mille

                                                                       
Another Aprilia muscle. 1000cc and a top speed of 277Kmph. Great design with smooth shifting system. The older model comes in around 9000$ today.

• Top speed: 172 mph (276.8 km/h)
• 998cc
• 4-stroke
• V-twin engine
• 8 valves

13. Bimota YB6 EXUP

1989, Bimota YB6 1000cc giving 277Kmph on the clock. Not sold on showrooms today but selling price would be around 15000$ but it depends on the owner of the bike. And as we all know no one would give away a classic like this.

• Top speed: 173 mph ( 276.8km/h)
• 1003 cc Engine
• Inline 4 cylinder,4 stroke and liquid cooled
• 20 valves

14. Ducati 1098
                                                                                                                                                                               The Original 1098cc Ducati giving 275 on the clock. 60000$ in showrooms around the world. Expensive but worth it. The engine sound is just great. Everything on this bike has something good about it.

• Top Speed: 172 mph (275.2 km/h)
• 1,098cc
• L-twin Cylinder Desmodromic liquid cooled
• 4 valves per cylinder

 15. Honda CBR600 RR

This was one of the only 600cc bikes to cross the 270Kmph mark. One costs about 12500$ and the new 2012 model has the latest combined Anti-Lock braking system for ultimate safety during emergency braking.

• Top speed: 172 mph (275.2 km/h)
• 599cc
• Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping
• Inline four cylinder engine
• 16 valves

16. Yamaha FZR 1000

This is the motorcycle that created the heritage for the next generations of Yamaha super sport bikes like YZF 1000 Thunderace and YZF R1. The bike developed into a legend in the early 90’s and it is still loved and ridden today. with a 1000cc engine giving a top speed of 272Kmph. No fixed price is known today and like i said no one would give away a classic.

• Top speed: 170 mph ( 272km/h)
• 1003 cc Engine
• Liquid cooled  inclined inline 4 cylinder
• 20 valves

17. Yamaha YZF R6

Beautiful, fast and affordable. The Yamaha R6, One of the first 600cc bikes to cross the 270Kmph mark with the Honda CBR600RR. It comes for an amazing price of just 9000$

• Top speed: 168 mph ( 270km/h)
• 599cc Engine
• Liquid cooled, 4 stroke, forward inclined inline 4 cylinder
• 16 Titanium valves

18. BMW K1200S

BMW is all about luxury. at 18000$ this baby could be yours. a 1200cc engine and a top speed of 269Kmph, this bike is just perfect for cruising as it has a very flexible engine and smooth shifting. The BMW sign on the bike is enough to let people know its true nature.

• Top speed: 167 mph (268.8 km/h)
• 1,57cc
• 4-stroke
• Inline four cylinder  engine
• 16 valves

19. BMW R 1200S

Like her sister the K1200s, this one has the same 1200cc engine and almost the same top speed but this BMW has a more muscular look and is one bike that will make the eyes of people follow it everywhere it passes. It costs 1000$ more than the K1200 that is 17000$.

• Top speed: 167 mph (268.8 km/h)
• 1,157cc
• 4-stroke
• Inline four cylinder  engine
• 16 valves

20. Buell 1125R

Buell, makes you think of a bull doesn't it. Well it is a bull. A bull that has a 1125cc water cooled engine and that goes to a top speed of 258Kmph. It's the fastest of the buell series, and comes for about 12000$.

• Top Speed: 160 mph (257.5 km/h)
• 1,125cc
• V-Twin engine
• Dual overhead cam
• 8 valves

-If you  would like to purchase any of the street legal motorbikes above there are some links to some world online markets (eBay and Amazon) below.