For many years, amateurs and professionals created various motor vehicles or modified existing models. However, it was difficult to classify or simply compare the power and speed of such motorcycles, since there were no uniform standards.
The situation radically changed when the bikes began to be released serially and they became available to everyone. Such equipment was tested at the factory all the time, which made it possible to compare the technical characteristics of models of different brands.
So the first fastest motorcycle was the serial "Hildebrand &Wolfmüller », but its high-speed performance is absolutely incomparable with the characteristics of representatives of our Top 10 rating the fastest motorcycles in the world .
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Ducati 900SS 221 km / h
The Italian superbike "Ducati 900SS" was first introduced in 1988 and was produced in this form until 2003."SS" in the model name stands for "SuperSport", which characterizes the character of this "horse" perfectly. The basic principles in the creation of the motorcycle were the ease of design and engine, the narrow running and excellent handling, allowed to reach the highest speed much faster than other world competitors.
The motorcycle is equipped with a four-stroke, two-valve 90 V-Twin engine with efficient air cooling, which is manufactured by Ducati. The working volume of the power unit is equal to 904 cm3, which makes it possible to produce 80 horsepower of power, accelerate in just 3.4 seconds and develop a speed of 221 km / h.
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Laverda Jota 1000cc 225 km / h
Motorcycle called "Jota" is one of the first high-speed bikes produced by the company "Laverda", originally from Italy. This model took the baton from its predecessor Laverda 3C in 1976 and remained the flagship of the brand until 1982.
At the time of release, the bike demonstrated an incredible speed of 225 km / h, which was provided with special racing parts of the design and a brand-new power unit developing at a peak power of 90 horsepower, having a working volume equal to 1000 cm3.
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MV Agusta 832 Monza 231 km / h
The exclusive and legendary motorcycle brand "MV Agusta" presented the model "Monza" at the end of 1978.The main inspirer and designer of this Italian beast was Arturo Magni, who supplied his offspring with a camshaft, disc brakes, telescopic fork and a five-speed gearbox.
The four-cylinder, four-stroke twin engine with a volume of 837 cm3, located across the bearing frame and air-cooled, is able to generate a power equal to 105 horsepower, which allows the sports bike to accelerate to a maximum of 231 km / h. At that time it was considered one of the fastest on the planet.
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Honda VF1000R 240 km / h
The Japanese superbike manufactured by Honda company VF1000R was launched in March 1984.At the same time, the model was developed and prepared for sales exclusively in European countries. Because of the increased demand and immense popularity, the company's management decided to announce sales of the motorcycle to the USA already from the middle of 1985.For these purposes, the bike slightly changed the exterior, but the "filling" remained unchanged.
The sports model was completed with a V-shaped four-cylinder engine, the volume of which was 998 cm3, and the power of 122 horsepower. With liquid cooling and a 5-speed box, this "engine" accelerated the motorcycle to 240 km / h. Achieving this speed mark allowed VF1000R to take the seventh place of our rating of the fastest motorcycles in the world .
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Kawasaki Ninja GPZ900R 255 kph
The Japanese company Kawasaki, famous for its motorcycles, produced the model "GPZ900R" from 1984 to 2003.Such a long production period indicates that one of the first sportsbikes of the brand was the most high-quality, popular, reliable and fastest in the world compared to other motorcycles. In addition, this model had a very revolutionary design for its time.
However, not one design, but also an excellent power unit known this motorcycle. So, its sixteen-valve liquid-cooled engine has a capacity of 908 cm3 and 115 horsepower, it can quickly accelerate this masterpiece of motorcycles to 255 km / h, which allows it to be considered one of the fastest motorcycles in the world.
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Bimota YB6 EXUP 270 km / h
At the end of 1989, the international public was presented with a super motorcycle "YB6 EXUP", created by the alliance of two companies - Yamaha( Japan) and Bimota( Italy).It is clear that the design of the model was answered by the Europeans, while the Japanese partners were responsible for the power plant. As a result of cooperation, a motorcycle entered the market, which for many years became a classic model of the plant in Rimini.
Regarding technical characteristics. First of all it is necessary to note the four-cylinder in-line engine, which has a volume of 1003 cm3 and a capacity of 145 horsepower. Liquid cooling and chain drive, along with a powerful motor, allow this model to accelerate to 270 km / h.
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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11 272 km / h
This Japanese sports bike is known in the markets of North America under the labeling "Ninja ZX-11", on the other hand, it is known all over the world as "Ninja ZZ-R1100".The bike was produced by the Kawasaki Heavy Industries concern from 1990 to 2001, and from the very first moment of production for six years, it was the fastest motorcycle in the world.
To achieve a world-wide recognition of the bike allowed a four-cylinder power plant with water cooling, the working volume of which is an impressive 1052 cm3.The maximum speed of the Japanese model is 272 km / h, with the engine power - 145 hp.
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Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird 290 km / h
The Japanese sports bike "CBR1100XX Super Blackbird", manufactured by Honda, opens the top three of our dozens of world's fastest motorcycles .Released in 1996, the bike features high reliability, great quality, increased comfort and tremendous power as evidenced by the unquenchable popularity and popularity of the model.
Get the status of the "fastest in the world" model was able to in 1999, when the engine was installed 153-strong power unit with a volume of 1137 cm3, as well as a six-speed transmission. In this arrangement, the maximum speed of the bike reaches 290 km / h.
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Suzuki Hayabusa 305 km / h
Silver in the category " The fastest motorcycle " was again given to the Japanese model called "Hayabusa" of the concern "Suzuki Motor Corporation", which produced this car from 1999 to 2000.The 245-kilogram bike features an unusual aerodynamic design, providing excellent handling and clear stability at extreme speeds.
The manufacturer equipped its creation with a high-tech four-cylinder power plant, which has a total volume of combustion chambers of 1340 cm3 and liquid cooling. At a horsepower equivalent to 176 horsepower, the motorcycle demonstrates a top speed of 305 km / h.
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MV Agusta F4 R 312 320 km / h
The "best of the best", or, to be more exact, the fastest in the world, is the "F4 R 312" model motorcycle from the Italian brand "MV Agusta", known for its masterpieces in the motorcycle industry. This bike was born at the end of 2007, becoming a receiver of the famous "F4 1000 R", whose power was less by 9 "horses".
Equipped with a power unit with more than a thousand "cubes", as well as a liquid cooling system, this relatively light car restrains in its womb 183 "horses" that can disperse an elite motorcycle to an incredible 320 km / h. This indicator was checked and confirmed by the publication of "Motociclismo" in 2010 year.
