The following bikes form a list of several superbikes that meet the category of the fastest bikes in the world.
10. Ducati 1098 – 271 km/h
With a 1099 cc engine and 160 horsepower, the Ducati is among the fastest and most selling superbikes in the world. It features many racing components and weight saving technologies, which enables it to attain a maximum speed of 169 miles per hour. It is also the lightest and fastest from the Ducati motorcycles with a superb suspension.
9. BMW K1200S – 278 km/h
Produced by the German automaker, the BMW K1200S is a hyper-sports touring motorcycle. It has a revolutionary suspension and efficient brakes to ensure emergency braking. The K1200S can attain a top speed of 278 km/h. It has a six-speed manual transmission and produces a horsepower of 164.94 HP.
8. Aprilia RSV 1000R Mile – 278km/h
Aprilia RSV 1000R has a 998cc V-Twin engine producing 141.13 horsepower. The RSV can attain a maximum speed of 278 km/hr. It has the following key specifications:
- Multi-plate clutch and a 6speed transmission
- Liquid-cooled system
7. Kawasaki Ninja ZX 11– 283km/h
Manufactured by a Japanese based company, Kawasaki Ninja features a 1052 cc, four cylinders, DOHC liquid-cooled engine. It can manage to reach a speed of 283 km/hr. Kawasaki Ninja has a six-speed transmission as most of the other fastest motorcycles.
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6. Yamaha YZF R1– 297km/h
Another impressive bike, YZF R1, comes from the Japanese giant Yamaha. It can comfortably attain a speed of 297 km/hr.
5. MV Augusta F4 – 299km/h
Manufactured by Augusta in Italy, the MV Augusta is powered by a four-cylinder 16 valve DOHC engine. It can attain a top speed of 299km/hr., with a drivetrain pushed by a 6-speed cassette gearbox.
4. Honda CBR 1100 XX Blackbird – 310 km/h
Released by the leading motorcycle manufacturer in Japan, Honda, the CBR 1100 XX Blackbird produces 153 horsepower, powered by an 1137 cc, liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine. It reaches a maximum speed of 310km/hr.
3. MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K – 365 km/h
The MTT stands out as the only superbike powered by a jet engine. Capable of reaching a top speed of 365km/hr., the Y2K boast of a unique two-speed automatic transmission.
2. Suzuki Hayabusa – 397 km/h
Named after the Japanese peregrine falcon, the Hayabusa is famous for its air cutting dynamics, incredible agility and performance. The Suzuki manufactured superbike can reach a maximum speed of 397km/hr.
1. Dodge Tomahawk – 560 km/h
The Dodge Tomahawk is the world's fastest superbike. With a two-speed manual transmission, the 8.3 liters v10 SRT 10 powered rocket can attain a top speed of 560km/hr. The limited piece that produces a 500 horsepower has only nine bikes reportedly being sold.
