With the refinements in metallurgy, chassis engineering and powertrain technology, over the years motorcycles have experienced massive technological leaps and bounds. Having witnessed a myriad of benchmark-setting models over the last few years, now it seemed like the perfect time to find out which generation of today’s motorcycles are the fastest, and in what order.
Have you ever wondered about the fastest bikes in the world? We’re talking not just about fast motorcycles but about the most powerful and super fast bikes which are able to speed up to unbelievable 220 mph. However, with the plethora of bikes out there, the right bike is often hard to choose. There are so many types of bikes out there, like super bikes ,scooters etc. Getting into picking the best of the lot, from each type will take a while, so we decided to give you a quick look at the fastest bikes in the world in 2021.
If you’re looking for a bike that gets the adrenaline pump, then this is the right place for you. The following is a list of the 10 fastest bikes in the world for the year 2021.
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APRILIA RSV 1000R mille – Top speed: 175 miles per hour
The Mille R is more a piece of art than a transportation device. It is intended to be Aprilia’s ultimate expression of its engineering and racing experience. With street-legal lights and emissions equipment added on as an afterthought is powerful, but also features a wide powerband that never surprises you.
Specification:
Manufacturer : Aprilia
Also called : RSVR, RSV2
Class : Sportsbike
Engine : 998 cc (60.9 cu in) V-Twin liquid cooled V-twin,
Power :142.95 HP @ 10000 rpm
Torque : 107.0 Nm @ 7500 rpm.
Front brakes: Dual 320 mm (13 in) floating disk, Brembo radial mount 4 piston calipers
Rear brakes: single disc 220 mm disc, two-piston radial caliper, Brembo
Dry Weight: 408 lbs
BMWK 1200s – Top speed: 174 miles per hour
The BMW K1200S’ comfort is better than many touring motorcycles. The electric screen is superb at making autobahn wasting totally relaxing. BMW’s panniers are quite small but it does not affect high speed handling like some others.
Specification:
Manufacturer :BMW Motorrad
Also called :K1200R Sport
Class : Naked
Engine:1,157 cc (70.6 cu in) inline-4, EFI, anti-knock sensor
Power :163 hp (122 kW) @ 10,250 rpm
Torque 94 ft·lbf (127 N·m) @ 8,250 rpm
Brakes Dual disc front, disc rear (optional ABS)
BMW S1000RR – Top speed: 188 miles per hour
BMW did a masterful job in its complete revamp of the S1000RR engine. Nothing has been carried over from before other than the inline-Four cylinder configuration.
Specification:
Manufacturer BMW Motorrad
Class : Sportsbike
Engine: 999 cc
Brakes: Double Disc
Power: 206.6 PS
Tyre Type: Tubeless
Torque: 83.3 lb-ft (113 Nm) @ 10,500rpm
MV AGUSTA F41000RR – Top speed: 185 miles per hour
MV Agusta motorcycles are the most beautiful looking motorcycles. It’s like a piece of art almost like a painting by Dali or sculpture by Michael Angelo. MVs are very well built, reliable and exotic bikes.
Specification:
Manufacturer:MV Agusta
Class:Sport bike
Engine :TypeIn-line 4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16 Valve, DOHC
Displacement998 cc
Max Power :214.94 PS @ 13600 rpmMax
Torque :115 Nm @ 9300 rpm
No. of Cylinders: 4 Cooling SystemLiquid Cooled
Front :BrakeDisc
Rear: BrakeDisc
Yamaha YZF – Top speed: 182 mile per hour
Born of Yamaha’s racing DNA that shaped bikes like M1, The R1 and the R-series, the all-new YZF R15 powered with Dual Channel ABS is a super powerhouse of 18.6 PS that brings track experience to the streets.
Specification:
Engine type :4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder, 4-valves
Displacement 998 cc
Maximum power :147.1 kW (200.0PS) @ 13,500 rpm
Maximum torque :112.4 Nm (11.5 kg-m) @ 11,500 rpm
Lubrication system :Wet sump
Transmission system :Constant Mesh, 6-speed
Clutch type :Wet, Multiple Disc
MTT TURBINE SUPERBIKE Y2K – Top speed: 227 mile per hour
Y2K, which has been tagged as the first street legal turbine powered motorcycle of the world. If you see Ninja or CBR passing closely brings goosebumps to your soul, this turbine powered 420 HP MTT 420RR will surely take things to a next level.
Specification:
Max claimed power: 320hp[238.6kW]@52000rpm
Max claimed torque: 576.5Nm[425ft-lbs]@2000rpm
Top speed: 402km/h [250mph] Dry weight: 208.7kg
Fuel Capacity: 34L
Engine: Rolls Royce Allison 250 series gas turbine
Brakes: Dual 320mm front rotors, four-piston calipers,
single 320mm rear disc, four-piston caliper
KAWASAKI NINJA ZX14R – Top Speed: 186 miles per hour
If you want to buy a superbike and your budget is above 190000 then you should buy it. its arrow dynamic shape gives you the feel of royal, ruggedness and sportiness. It produces torque good enough during crossing over to other vehicles and at last the company of the bike is Kawasaki which is a huge brand.
Specification:
Max Torque: 158.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Rear Brake Type: Disc
Front Brake Type: Disc
Displacement 1441 cc
Maximum Power 200 HP @ 10000 rpm
SUZUKI HAYABUSA – Top speed: 248 miles per hour
The Suzuki Hayabusa is so popular all across the world. It has the speed of 25 km/h faster than the Blackbird. Achieving a top speed of 312 km/h and no production motorcycle has broken the top speed record by such a huge margin ever.
Specification:
Max Torque: 158.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Rear Brake Type: Disc
Front Brake Type: Disc
Displacement:1441 cc
Maximum Power :200 HP @ 10000 rpm
LIGHTNING LS – Top speed: 218 miles per hour
This electric superbike can be seen in the Asphalt 8: Airborne game, which shows the popularity of this e-bike globally. LIGHTNING LS-218 superbike is giving its eco-friendly services to the bike lovers . This electric superbike holds a record for the world’s fastest electric bike with a top speed of 218 MPH. The name LS-218 is the replication of Lightning SuperBike top speed 218 miles per hour.
Specification:
Manufacturer Lightning Motorcycle
Class Electric sportbike
Engine Liq}
Transmission Direct drive
Weight 496 lb (225 kg) (wet)
DODGE TOMAHAWK – Top speed: 350 miles per hour
The Dodge Tomahawk is the world’s fastest bike ever produced At top speed of 420 mph. This ultimate superbike was launched by Dodge in 2003. Dodge Tomahawk features 8.3 liter, V-10 SRT 10 Dodge Viper engine. It can produce a maximum power of 500 HP. Unlike other superbikes, Dodge Tomahawk is a four-wheeled bike which has two front wheels and two rear wheels. Surprisingly, the Tomahawk bike could cross 0 to 60 mile in just 1.5 seconds.
Specification:
Manufacturer Dodge
Class Concept vehicle
Engine 8.3 L (506.5 cu in) 20-valve 90° V-10[3]
Power 500 hp (370 kW) @ 5600 rpm (claimed)[3] (45 kW:L power:displacement ratio)
Torque 525 lb⋅ft (712 N⋅m)[3]
Transmission 2-speed manual[3]
Suspension Front: Horizontal double fork[3]
Brakes Front: 2×16 piston discs, Rear: 8 piston disc[3]
Tires Front (2): 20″×4″, Rear (2): 20″×5″
Weight 1,500 lb (680 kg) (claimed)[3] (wet)
Fuel capacity 3.35 US gal (12.7 l; 2.79 imp gal)
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