10 Fastest Production Motorcycles in the World

Who does not know a motorcycle? Engined vehicles which usually have a two-wheeled has become a favorite in the modern era like today. Nearly 90% of people have a motorcycle. Besides the "reasonable" price, its fuel using is relatively low so made its operational cost is low too.

Naturally, most motorcycles are built for speed, but some of them are considerably faster than others. For all of you "need for speed" lovers out there, we would like to present you with a list we have compiled of the world’s ten fastest production motorcycles. The bikes in our countdown were ranked according to their top speed, which is displayed both in miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (kph). The entire motorcycles were not only fast but also has fairly "nice" design. Here are the top 10 fastest production motorcycle in the world,,

10. Ducati 1098S: 169 mph (272 kph)

This superbike is innovation results from Ducati, one of Italian leading motorcycle manufacturers. There are three different versions, the first one called 1098, 1098S, and 1098R. Then, two other models is replaced by Ducati 1198.

Ducati 1098s. (Picture from: http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/)

The Ducati 1098S uses Desmodromic Cylinder L-twin liquid cooled engine, with 4 valves per cylinder. The engine is capable of producing power of 119.3 kW (160.0 hp) @ 9,750 rpm which used to drive its rear wheels via a chain and combined with 6-speed transmission system. Not surprisingly, the highest speed that can be reached by this motorcycle is 169 mph (272 kph).

9. Confederate X132 Hellcat Combat: 172 mph (277 kph)

This motorcycle is the production of a Confederate motorcycle manufacturer that produced in  limited numbers. The motorcycle is equipped with a V-Twin engine with a capacity of 2,163 cc that can give a power of 132 hp and torque of 203 Nm (150 lb/ft).

Confederate X132 Hellcat Combat. (Picture from: http://www.blessthisstuff.com/)

So that's when the motorcycle driven by James Hoegh at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, the U.S. can break the record speed of 172.2 mph (277 kph) which is equivalent to 200 mph (321 kph) on the tarmac for big block American V-twin engine motorcycles.

8. BMW K 1200 S: 174 mph (280 kph)

This cool motorcycle produced by BMW and use a 16 valve, DOHC 4-cylinder in-line horizontal liquid cooled engine. Of this machine could produce power of 164.94 horsepower (120.4 kW) @ 10,250 rpm which is channeled through a 6-speed manual transmission to drive its rear wheels. Highest speed that can be reached by this motorcycle is 174 mph (280 kph).

BMW K 1200 S. (Picture from: http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/)

7. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11/ZZ-R1100: 176 mph (283 kph)

This is a stylish motorcycle that manufactured by Kawasaki, one of Japanese motorcycle manufacturers. This bike uses 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled engine, which has a capacity of 1,052 cc.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11. (Picture from: http://cooltop10s.com/)

The power generated by Kawasaki Ninja is 108 kW (147 PS) @ 10,500 rpm which is channeled through the chain to drive the rear wheels after combined with a 6 speed transmission system. With this bike you can reach a top speed of 176 mph (283 kph).

6. Yamaha YZF R1: 185 mph (297 kph)

This bike is manufactured by the famous Japanese motorcycle manufacturers, Yamaha since 1998. Machines used for the motorcycle is forward inclined parallel 4-cylinder, 20 valve, DOHC, liquid-cooled. Yamaha YZF R1 can be driven up to reach a top speed of 185 mph (297 kph), because this bike can generate power of 128.2 horsepower (95.6 Kw) at 10,000 rpm which is channeled to the rear wheels through a 6-speed transmission constant mesh system.

Yamaha YZF R1. (Picture from: http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/)

5. MV Agusta F4 1000 R: 186 mph (299 kph)

This bike was created by famous motorcycle designer Massimo Tamburini at CRC (Cagiva Research Center) after his work on the Ducati 916 and handmade produced by MV. Augusta. Motorcycle with a unique design in which there are have four exhausts, single-sided swingarm, large front forks (49 or 50 mm diameter).

MV Agusta F4 1000 R. (Picture from: http://writewhat.com/)

Not only that, the bike uses 4-cylinder, 16 radial valves, DOHC, liquid cooled engine. Power output that can be produced by this motorcycle engine is 128 kW (174 horsepower). Transmission used by this motorcycle is 6-speed multi-disc wet cluth with cassette gearbox. Highest speed that can be achieved this bike is 186 mph (299 kph).

4. Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird: 190 mph (306 kph)

Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird is a motorcycle that once listed as the record holder of the fastest motorcycles in the world. This motorcycle made ​​by Honda by using a four-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine, which has a capacity of 1,137 cc and can generate power of 114 kw (153 hp) @ 10,000 rpm.

Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird. (Picture from: http://writewhat.com/)

Great power is channeled through a 6-speed Close-ratio transmission system to drive its rear wheel. So it is not surprising that the bike can be ridden to reach a top speed of 190 mph (306 kph).

3. MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K: 227 mph (365 kph)

This bike was created by Ted McIntyre of Marine Turbine Technologies Inc and has emerged since the beginning of 1999 but the production version was introduced in 2000. This superbike can run using the Rolls Royce 250-C20 turbo shaft engine that can generate power of 320 horsepower (239 kw) @ 52,000 rpm.

MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K. (Picture from: http://www.documentingreality.com/)

MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K has unique transmission system which is used by motorcycle is using 2 speed automatic transmission system which is very different to other motorcycles. The top speed can be achieved by this motorcycle is 227 mph (365 kph).

2. Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa: 247 mph (397 kph)

This sport motorcycle that made by Suzuki since 1999 is dedicated to those who love the speed and everyday transportation vehicle. The Japanese motorcycle is using 4 stroke, DOHC, four-cylinder, 16-valve, liquid-cooled engine that has a capacity of 1,340 cc.

Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa. (Picture from: http://writewhat.com/)

Power that can be produced by this engine is 197 horsepower (147 kw) @ 6,750 rpm, combined with a 6-speed constant mesh transmission system. This Suzuki motorcycle can be ridden up to 247 mph (397 kph) as its top speed.

1. Dodge Tomahawk: 350 mph (563 kph)

Finally, Dodge Tomahawk is an American production motorcycle made ​​in limited numbers (only 9 units) is carrying the Viper V-10 engine which has a capacity of 8,200 cc. This large machine can generate power of 500 horsepower @ 5,600 rpm which is distributed through a system of 2-speed manual transmission, so as to make it able to be driven up to 350 mph (563 kph) as the highest speed.

Dodge Tomahawk. (Picture from: http://www.allpar.com/)

Besides listed as the fastest production bike in the world, the Dodge Tomahawk is also listed as the most expensive because each unit has a value of up to U.S. $555,000. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES]

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