While automobiles are the subject of technical experimentation, motorcycle designers the old fashioned way focus on two things: power and speed. It looks like an iconic motorcycle can be either luxurious or super-fast - there is no third way.
The popular foreign Internet magazine prepared top 10 fastest motorcyclesthat can be purchased in 2015.
10. Ducati 1098 series
The motor of this motorcycle has a volume of 1099 cm3 roars 160 hp, so the Ducati 1098 is one of the fastest bikes in the world and also one of the best selling. With 4 valves per cylinder, the Ducati 1098 can accelerate to 272 km / h. Its creators did their best to make their motorcycles the kings of the streets.
9. BMW K1200 S
The K1200 S is just 8 km / h faster than the Ducati 1098. Although priced higher, its speed superiority made it the ninth best speed bike. The BMW K1200 S is equipped with a 16-valve four-cylinder engine that develops 164 hp. at 10,250 rpm. The creators of the motorcycle paid a lot of attention to its design, so this model is one of the most beautiful on the list.
8.Aprilia RSV 1000R Mille
Mille is an Italian motorcycle with an Australian engine. Models of this series still compete in racing, especially the RSV 04. The engine has only 998 cm3, but it can reach a speed of 282 km / h. Maximum power - 141 hp The bike looks a little dated in terms of power, but its speed is decent 8th in the rankings.
7. Kawasaki Ninja
For nearly ten years, this model was the fastest motorcycle available for sale. The series is still popular and there is no sign that Kawasaki will take it off the market. The Kawasaki Ninja uses a liquid-cooled motor and can reach speeds of 295 km / h. It is clear why the motorcycle is popular - such figures are worthy of respect.
6. MV Agusta F4
Initially, the Agusta was produced at the factories of the Italian automotive giant Ferrari. This bike was conceived as a luxury bike, but it turns out that buyers are more interested in speed than luxury. Powerful 200 hp motor allowed this motorcycle to become one of the fastest overclocking motorcycles in the world. Its speed reaches 298 km / h.
5. Yamaha YZF R1
The volumetric motor of this motorcycle is 1000 cm3 more like a racing one. The four-cylinder, 20-valve motor can deliver up to 128 hp. and speeds up to 299 km / h.
4. Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird
The Japanese "Blackbird" is one of the fastest motorcycles ever produced. This beast with a 153 hp motor. capable of speeds of 306 km / h.
3. MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K
It was included not only in the rating of the fastest motorcycles in 2015, but also in the Guinness Book of Records as the fastest motorcycle in retail. The first model of the series was introduced in 2000, but even now, more than ten years later, it has not left the ranks of the fastest motorcycles. It can accelerate to 365 km / h thanks to a 320 hp motor. at 52,000 rpm.
2. Suzuki Hayabusa
The production of the series began in 1999. With a 1340 cc motor3 and a capacity of 197 hp. this motorcycle can reach up to 399 km / h.
1. Dodge Tomahawk
There are only nine copies of this model in the world. This is the fastest motorcycle that has ever existed - it's hard to compete with a 500 hp motor In theory, the Dodge Tomahawk can reach a speed of 563 km / h, but the laws of physics and aerodynamics will make it literally fly off the road.Today, this motorcycle is considered the fastest, but will motorcycle manufacturers decide to surpass this record? Time will tell.