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The speed threshold of 300 km / h has long been overcome by motorcycles different brands. Moreover, if earlier only a few copies that set speed records on the Bonneville salt lake in the USA could accelerate to such a speed, in our time, every motorcycle manufacturer has a post production model, capable of driving under 300 without alterations, and with shallow tuning - and above 300 km per hour.
In this article, we will look at motorcycles that have set world speed records over 300 km per hour. And in the next article, we will pay attention to serial motorcycles that reach such a speed.
The fastest motorcycles that set world speed records over 300 km per hour.
Traditionally, speed records are set on the Bonneville salt lake, which is located in the US state of Utah. The surface of the dried lake has an area of 260 square kilometers and an almost perfectly flat surface, on which world speed records have long been set. In the film "" based on real events, the protagonist Bert Monroe just goes to Bonneville to set a speed record on his old, but deeply tuned 1920 Indian Scout motorcycle.
Let's start our review just with motorcycles that set world speed records and exceeded 300 km per hour, since Bert Monroe in 1962 just couldn’t overcome this threshold, accelerating his motorcycle to “only” up to 288 km / h.
Speed records on motorcycles are counted in several classes, the division into which is due not only to the cubic capacity of the engine, but also to serial production, the presence of wind protection, etc. motorcycle characteristics. The first motorcycle speed record was set in 1903 by Glenn Curtis on liter motorcycle Curtiss V-2 and was only 103 km / h. The threshold of 300 km per hour was overcome only in 1955.
September 25, 1955 The world speed record on a motorcycle is 310.151 km/h.
It was delivered by John Allen on a Triumph motorcycle with a 649 cc engine. This record, however, did not leave a noticeable mark in history, since it was not approved by the FIM. But the new official record was not long in coming.
August 2, 1956 The world speed record on a motorcycle is 304.97 km/h. August 4, 1956 - 338.992 km / h.
In two days, the world motorcycle speed record was broken twice, both times by Wilhelm Hertz on his specially prepared NSU Delphin III motorcycle.
It was the so-called "streamliner". All subsequent world speed records were set on similar structures. The motorcycle had a two-cylinder inline engine working volume of 499 cubic centimeters with a supercharger, gave out only 110 Horse power at 8500 rpm.
September 6, 1956World motorcycle speed record 345.188 km/h.
Still the same Johnny Allen, this time in a 650cc Triumph Tiger T110, and again past FIM. Nevertheless, this record truly epochal, and not at all because the motorcycle once again crossed the bar of 300 km / h.
It was this speed record, for which the stock Triumph T110 was, of course, heavily modified, that influenced the fact that the successor to the T110 in model range Triumph motorcycles became a cult Triumph Bonneville, produced, with interruptions, great improvements and modifications, but to this day.
1962 The world speed record on a motorcycle is 361.41 km/h.
The record was set by William Johnson on a 667cc Triumph motorcycle.
The motorcycle was radically modified, the engine from the T120 was bored out, and the cockpit of this streamliner was made by aircraft mechanic Joe Dudek, inspired by the shape of the X-15 rocket plane.
This speed record was set on nitromethane, after a warm-up run on regular commercial gasoline.
1966The world speed record on a motorcycle is 395.36 km/h.
This world record was set by Robert Lepan on the 1298cc Triumph Special Gyronaut X-1 streamliner. Using tires specially designed by Goodyear for speeds in excess of 300 km per hour, the bike had two heavily modified twin-cylinder 641cc engines from the TR6, each producing 70 horsepower at 8200 rpm. The construction of such a motorcycle cost about $ 100,000.
1970World motorcycle speed record 405.25 km/h.
The first world record to exceed 400 km per hour was set by Don Vesco on a 700 cc Yamaha "Big Red" streamliner with two twin-cylinder two-stroke engines Yamaha, 350 cc each.
The record did not last long, being broken by Sal Rayborn on H-D the same year, but Vesco soon returned for revenge and set several more motorcycle world speed records.
1970The world speed record on a motorcycle is 410.37 km/h.
The aforementioned Cal Rayborn set a new world record for Harley-Davidson motorcycle Sportster with a 1480 cc engine running on nitromethane. The motorcycle was built by Warner Riley and named "Godzilla".
September 28, 1975The world speed record on a motorcycle is 487.515 km/h.
Don Vesco is back for revenge on Yamaha's new "Silver Bird" streamliner.
It must be said that, since constructions with two motorcycle engines, had already proved themselves well by that time, the record holders continued to use this technology. The new Vesco motorcycle was equipped with two two-stroke four-cylinder engines from the racing Yamaha TZ750 with a total displacement of 1389.8 cubic centimeters.
August 28, 1978 The world speed record on a motorcycle is 509.757 km/h.
And again Don Vesco. The world speed record on a motorcycle for the first time exceeded 500 kilometers per hour! The design of Vesco's new motorcycle was seemingly similar to his past record-breaking cars.
But on closer examination, it comes to the realization that this time they created a real monster by taking two four-stroke engine from Kawasaki Kz1000, having installed turbines on each of them, they received an eight-cylinder turbocharged in-line engine with a total working volume of 2032 cubic centimeters!
This speed record lasted for 12 years.
July 14, 1990World motorcycle speed record 518.450 km/h.
This speed record was set by Dave Campos on the Easyriders streamliner motorcycle and went down in history as the longest. No one could beat him for a whole 16 years!
Two engines from Harley-Davidson with a total displacement of 3000 cubic centimeters.
September 3, 2006 - mworld speed record on a motorcycle 551.678 km / h. September 5, 2006 -mworld speed record on a motorcycle 564.693 km / h.
16 years later, after the last motorcycle world speed record, the Rocky Robinson-Chris Carr race began. On September 3, Rocky Robinson sets a new world speed record on the Top Oil-Ack Attack streamliner using two turbocharged four-cylinder Suzuki engine with a total working volume of 2600 cubic meters.
Two days later, the world motorcycle speed record was broken again! This time by Chris Carr on a BUB Seven streamliner with a specially built Sierra Design turbocharged three-liter V-4.
Since this year, streamliners have completely ceased to look like motorcycles, at least in their size. The designs used water cooling systems drive chains, the power of the motors exceeded 500 hp.
Further world records were set on the last two streamliners already mentioned. The chronology is as follows:
September 26, 2008 - Rocky Robinson - 580.833 km/h.
September 24, 2009 - Chris Carr - 591.244 km/h.
September 25, 2010 - Rocky Robinson - 605.697 km / h. Over 600! The record has not yet been broken!
I would like to finish this article with an interesting infographic. Years and speed of motorcycle world speed records.
For many years, there was no point in making a list of the fastest motorcycles on the planet. The fact is that everyone agreed to limit the speed of motorcycles to 300 km / h. This was necessary to avoid regulatory sanctions in different countries who demanded to limit the speed of motorcycle equipment for safety. As a result, only a few manufacturers dared to produce, in which maximum speed was over 300 km/h.
The rest of the companies offered consumers only Additional services, which made it possible to remove the speed limiter by electronic tuning. But then, to the surprise of the whole world, she decided to start producing serial motorcycles, the speed of which was more than 300 km / h.
Following her, a number of other manufacturers also began to produce super-fast bikes. As a result, we saw a lot of motorbikes with a maximum speed of 320 km/h.
It is noteworthy that even an electric bike has appeared that can develop crazy speed. As a result, today you can rank the fastest production motorcycles on the planet. Here is their Top 10 list.
Aprilia RSV4 RF
Top speed: 298 km/h
Here is the Aprilia RSV4 bike, which has won the World Championship five times. latest model The bike has been updated. As a result, after the modification, the motorcycle received 201 hp.
The maximum torque is 115 Nm. The bike weighs 180 kg. But the main value of the sportbike is its top speed, which is almost 300 km/h.
Yamaha YZF R1m
Top speed: 299 km/h
Yamaha YZF R1m is another bike that can send you into space. With a weight of 200 kg and a 998 cm³ engine, the motorcycle produces 165 hp. and 112.4 Nm of maximum torque.
This allows the bike to accelerate to 100 km / h in 3 seconds. But the most amazing thing is that by pressing the gas from a place, the bike does not slow down to a speed of 299 km / h for a second. Then the electronic lock will work.
MV Agusta F4 RR
Max speed: 300 km/h
The MV Agusta F4 RR is equipped with a 998 cm³ engine with 201 hp. (maximum torque 111 Nm).
The most interesting thing is that in all catalogs the maximum speed of the motorcycle is declared 300 km / h. But in fact, this bike is able to accelerate much faster. The truth is about previous models. For example, MV Agusta F4 RR 312.
Suzuki Hayabusa
Max speed: 312 km/h
Hayabusa means peregrine falcon in Japanese. You understand that this bike is named after the fastest bird on the planet.
This bike belongs to the elite motorcycle equipment that millions of motorcycle fans dream of owning.
The bike is equipped four-cylinder engine volume of 1340 cm³ with a capacity of 197 hp. The maximum torque is 155 Nm.
Compared to other bikes Suzuki Hayabusa weighs a lot - 260 kg.
From the very beginning of production, the motorbike has become a worldwide hit due to its ability to accelerate over 300 km / h.
So the name Suzuki Hayabusa really justifies itself, since the peregrine falcon can actually reach a speed of 322 km / h at its peak.
Ducati Panigale 1199R
Max speed: 325 km/h
The Panigale 1199 R has a ferocious 1199cc engine with 205 hp. The maximum torque is 135 Nm. But get ready to pay at least 5 million rubles for this power.
Officially, the bike has a top speed of 300 km/h. This is necessary to be able to sell the motorcycle worldwide.
But in fact, the Ducati Panigale 1199 R can be easily upgraded to a track version, after which the maximum speed of the motorcycle will be 325 km/h.
Kawasaki Ninja ZX 14R
Max speed: 335 km/h
The ZX 14R is equipped with a 1441cc engine. Power power unit is 200 hp This is one of the heaviest bikes in our ranking.
Its weight is 264 kg.
In 2013, driving a Ninja ZX 14R, Ralph Nichols set the Australian speed record with a speed of 335 km/h.
BMW S 1000 RR HP4
Max Speed: 350 km/h
This superbike is capable of extraordinary acceleration thanks to its light weight, 199 hp. (113 Nm). True, the standard version of the S 1000 RR has an electronic speed limit of 305 km/h.
27.05.2015
For many years, true connoisseurs of freedom and speed have been immensely in love with one of the most interesting views transport - motorcycle. Motorcyclists love appearance his " iron horse”, enjoy the sound of the motor. By the end of 2000, competition in the motor market is sharply increasing. All more companies began to release very powerful motorcycles with turbines whose speed indicators exceeded 320 km / h. But the very next year, for safety reasons, manufacturers decided to electronically limit the speed to 299 km / h. Although today you can find powerful and fast motorcycles from some manufacturers, the speed of which is not limited by electronics. In our Top 10 Fastest and most powerful motorcycles in the world 2013 there are those that do not have speed limits, and allow you to squeeze the maximum out of yourself.
The fastest motorcycle in the world
No. 10. Ducati 1098
Is a representative of sports motorcycles. Powerful engine (119kW; 160 hp) allows you to accelerate from 0 to 100 m/s in 3 seconds (!). With a weight of 173 kg, it is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 290 km / h. The Ducati 1098 motorcycle has been produced since 2006.
No. 9. Honda Blackbird CBR1100XX
It is also a sports bike. It was developed back in 1996 to be a real competitor, to challenge the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11. The main characteristics are as follows: maximum speed - 290 km / h, power - 155 hp. and weight - 225 kg.
No. 8. BMW S1000 RR
This model became famous for the fact that the BMW Motorrad Motorsport team of pilots competed on it at the World Championship in motorcycle riding. The BMW S1000 RR was first produced in 2008. Its weight is 183 kg. 100 km / h is gaining in 3.1 seconds. Engine power of 193 hp allows you to achieve maximum speed indicator 299 km/h (equipped with limited electronics).
No. 7 Yamaha YZF R1 2012
He is a true legend in the world of motorcycle racing. Yamaha YZF R1 2012 is not only a leader Yamaha but also the best in its class. Repeatedly became the winner of the World Superbike races. The presentation of this motorcycle took place in 1998. Possesses the following characteristics: engine power - 182 hp at 12.5 thousand rpm, weight - 206 kg, maximum speed - 299 km / h, working volume - 998 cubic meters. see Seventh place in the Top 10 Fastest and Most Powerful Motorcycles in the World 2013.
No. 6 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R 2012
This modern powerful motorcycle appeared before the public at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2005. It went into production in 2006. Designed as a replacement for the ZX12R. Superbike weighing 220 kg and 200 hp. capable of accelerating to 100 km / h in 2.9 seconds. The working volume is 1441 cc, the speed limits are electronically limited (299 km / h).
No. 5. MV Agusta F4 CC
This famous superbike is the child of the famous motorcycle designer Massimo Tamburini, who worked on it right after the Ducati 916 and presented it to the world in 1998 at the SCS. Engine consisting of 16 valves and four cylinders with a pair of overhead camshafts, equipped liquid cooled. The maximum speed is 306 km / h, the working volume is 1078 cubic meters. cm, power 200 hp
No. 4. Suzuki Hayabusa
fastest production motorcycle
First released back in 1999, this motorcycle has been constantly improved and has undergone a number of changes. And today he retained the title of the fastest production motorcycle in the world. With a working volume of 1349 cc, power 197 hp. this superbike can reach speeds of 327 km/h. After the electronic limit set in 2001, its speed is 299 km/h. Fourth place in the Top 10 Fastest and most powerful motorcycles in the world 2013.
#3 MTT Turbine Superbike
Buying this $200,000 superbike is a real stroke of luck. Only 5 units of MTT Turbine Superbike are produced per year. At 52 thousand rpm, the power of the motorcycle is 239 kW (320 hp). Advantages of this iron monster delight: in addition to the Rolls Royce-Allison gas turbine engine, you will be pleased with 2 step box gears. Equipped rear camera with color LCD display. Weight only 227 kg. The maximum speed reaches 364 km / h.
No. 2. MTT Street fighter
Brother of the previous MTT Turbine Superbike. Also has gas turbine engine and, in fact, differ little from it. Although specifications outperform its predecessor: 310 kW (420 hp), top speed = 402 km/h.
#1 Dodge Tomahawk
And here is the leader of our rating - the most powerful and fast motorcycle in the world. The main difference between this model and others presented in our top is the presence four wheels instead of two. This is an incredibly limited edition: only 10 copies were made, 9 of which were sold for an astronomical amount, comparable to the cost of $ 555,000. Weight 680 kg. Has a ten-cylinder engine from Dodge car Viper with (just think about it!) 500 hp. (ie 370 kW) Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 1.8 seconds. The maximum speed of the fastest motorcycle is 480 km/h.
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In continuation of the article about, consider the fastest production motorcycles.
Most modern sport bikes already accelerate to speeds under 300 km per hour, their capabilities are deliberately underestimated for the sake of safety by electronics and not only, therefore, in order to accelerate on such motorcycles to speeds over 300 km per hour, no complex tricks. No turbines or compressors are needed. After a simple procedure called “blowing up”, almost any liter sport bike will be able to exceed this speed. But we are interested in the fastest motorcycles, which are initially set to speeds close to the coveted 300 km per hour. For such motorcycles, even invented a long time ago new term: "Hyperbike". Our conditions will be as follows: the motorcycle must be fast, mass-produced (in fact, be available for purchase) and give out the declared speed on a real road, and not in the theoretical calculations of engineers.
1. Suzuki Hayabusa.
— Advise on what to buy the first motorcycle?
- Busu take it!
(Already almost a folk saying)
Let us put Busa at the head of the review, since this legendary motorcycle definitely worth it. Immediately after the start of production in 1999, the Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa received the status of the fastest motorcycle in the world and the fastest production motorcycle of the 20th century.
The first generation of these motorcycles, or rather, the motorcycles of the very first year of production, did not have any limiters, which made it possible, having bought this motorcycle from the factory, without any tuning and airing, to reach a speed of 312 km / h. From the next year, the year 2000, there was a ban on the import of these motorcycles to Europe. Therefore, from 2000 to the present, the plant deliberately limits the maximum speed to 299 km per hour.
In addition to being the fastest mass-produced motorcycle, Suzuki Hayabusa is very popular among customizers, and in certain circles in the United States even a separate style has appeared, which involves boiling and lengthening the rear swingarm and installing the widest “rollers” instead of stock rear wheels.
Why was this motorcycle, obviously redundant in its characteristics, conceived? Road police Oklahoma will give the answer! In 2006, she bought a batch of the world's fastest motorcycles and equipped them with interceptors!
"Hayabusa" means "peregrine falcon" in Japanese. This bird of prey from the falcon family tends to hunt thrushes. And next on our list is Drozd, the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird.
2. Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird.
Far more common and affordable is the Superthrush, or more commonly just the Thrush, another of the fastest motorcycles in the world, but one that has been discontinued.
Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird is a motorcycle built concern Honda in order to overshadow the glory of the fastest at that time Kawasaki motorcycle ZX-11 (or ZZ-R1100). Drozd was produced from 1996 to 2007, the maximum speed of this motorcycle is 290 km per hour.
3. Kawasaki ZZ-R1400.
Motorcycles of the Kawasaki concern several times took the lead in the production of the fastest production motorcycles, the speed of which was very close to 300 km per hour. Previous generations have held their own against the Suzuki Hayabusa and Honda BlackBird, but it was the Kawasaki ZX-14R that made it to Busa, as both of these bikes have electronic speed limiters up to 299 km/h.
Kawasaki ZX-14R has been produced, with changes, since 2006 to this day. However, sooner or later, he will give up his place as a worthy rival to Busa in the competition of the fastest motorcycles in the world. And he will give way to it, no doubt ... New Kawasaki H2R!
4. Kawasaki H2R.
It's turbocharged stock motorcycle. All. You don't need to know anything more about him.
The bike was announced in 2015 and has already competed in the Isle of Man TT, where it has shown speeds of "over 332 km/h". Civil version The motorcycle, of course, has limiters, but the very fact of using a turbine suggests that this motorcycle is not only the fastest, but also the most powerful of the production ones to date.
5. BMW S1000 RR.
From the outside, a gloomy German genius slyly looks at all these competitions of the Japanese. BMW motorcycles you can love, you can not love, but to deny them genius, although sometimes bordering on the ambiguity of designs, will not work. One of the fastest motorcycles in the world is produced precisely concern BMW, and this is the BMW S1000RR and its subsequent modifications, such as the BMW HP4.
This motorcycle is not to be confused with competitors - it is European. Very fast liter European. Journalists from the British magazine Motorcyclenews were able to disperse production version this motorcycle to 317 km / h by simple manipulations: they threw out the mirrors, slightly shifted the rider back and replaced the driven star.
6. Ducati 1299 Panigale.
Another European, without which our review would not be complete. Italian motorcycle Ducati Panigale 1299, announced at an exhibition in Milan in 2014.
Many characteristic features of the Dukas, including the invariable valvular desmodrome. And the appearance for which you can buy it without even delving into technical subtleties and maximum speed. But there is speed, and this cannot be taken away. The Ducati Panigale 1299 is one of the fastest motorcycles to date.
7. Yamaha YZF-R1.
Yamaha hasn't released anything that mind-blowing. Yamaha just makes great, fast, affordable superbikes, without the "world's fastest" prefix. And I just don’t want to complete this review without this brand of motorcycles. Other than that, the Yamaha YZF-R1 fits right in with our review, going 300 km/h, and in 2015 it even became the fastest quarter mile bike in the world.
The motorcycle has been associated with freedom and speed since its inception. Motorcycle owners are ready to discuss the characteristics of bikes for hours. And of course the most fast sportbike the world is always in the spotlight. We present you the top 10 powerful, fast, expensive sportbikes.
Ducati motorcycles consistently lead the Superbike championships. The 1199 Panigale makes it into the top 10 most powerful and fastest sportbikes for a reason. Powerful 195 hp engine. With. allows the bike to accelerate in 3 seconds to 100 m / s, while its maximum speed is 290 km / h with a weight of 188 kg. The bike instills confidence in the driver with its balance. Excellent technology, beauty of design attract sports motorcycle enthusiasts.
The Honda Blackdird CBR1100XX sits comfortably in 9th place in the ranking of the most powerful and fastest motorcycles. It was released in 1997 in order to compete with Kawasaki, which then had a sport touring and the fastest production motorcycle Ninja ZX-11. Manufacturers manned bike powerful, at 164 l. with., engine, Honda weighs 225 kg, its speed is up to 290 km / h. Three engine modes help to accelerate staggeringly quickly, but without fuss and jerks. Excellent ride control important advantage models.
The production model of BMW is known for its leadership in the world championship in motorcycle racing. The motorcycle appeared in Munich in 2008 and immediately attracted attention with its power. It takes 3.3 seconds to accelerate to 100 km / h, and can reach a maximum of 300 km. Power valves, increased air supply to the engine, changing the shape of the exhaust pipes increase the already considerable forces. The quickshifter allows you to shift gears without a clutch, further saving fractions of a second. The sound of the engine, the ease of the throttle give drive to the driver. Ideally working traction gives excellent handling, obedience of the bike, helps to prevent emergency situations. The revised suspension design compared to other models also makes it incredibly easy to control the moto, to demonstrate the highest speeds in turns.
Yamaha makes true racing legends. And the YZF R1 model confirms this. The bike has collected the most magnificent qualities of motorcycle technologies: powerful engine at 185 l. s., speed 300 km/h, weight 205 kg. R1 is called the best bike in the history of Yamaha. The birth in 2009 of this sixth generation motorcycle with a unique cruciform crankshaft engine was a big sensation. Later, Yamaha added traction control with a signal on the panel about the operation. Motor Yamaha, loud, sonorous, as they say, sings. Safety electronics perfectly controls the throttle valves.
The Ninja ZX-14 superbike has become a brand of Kawasaki, its success in the market. First presented in Tokyo at the exhibition motor show in 2005, the best sportbike of this manufacturer was put on the conveyor a year later, 199 hp. with., gives acceleration to 100 km / h in 3 seconds, the maximum speed is 300 km / h. Balance, comfort, integrity are the qualities of this bike.
Massimo Tamburini, who previously designed the Ducati 916, answers the question sport bike better, presenting a new product of racing motorcycles - MV Agusta F4 CC (200 hp, speed up to 306 km/h). A magnificent combination of beauty, refinement and bestial power. We used aluminum in the construction, modern composite materials, which are quite expensive. The cost of a sports bike is 150 thousand dollars. And you will have to wait in line for about two years, as the bike is popular and in demand.
Released back in 1999, constantly improving, reliable motorcycle Suzuki Hayabusa is the fastest production sportbike in the world today. The highest speed at 330 km / h develops thanks to a super-powerful engine of 197 liters. With.
3. MTT Turbine Superbike and Street Fighter
The top three rightfully opens racing motorcycle, which is really lucky to buy, because the MTT Turbine Superbike is produced in only 5 copies a year. gas turbine aircraft engine Rolls Royce-Allison is equipped with manual and automatic boxes gears. Develops 365 km / h, 300 liters. with., carbon alloy wheels. Equipped with a rear camera and a color LCD display, the bike is a marvel. The cost of this masterpiece is 200 thousand dollars, which puts it in third place in the ranking of the most expensive motorcycles.
Another bike from the manufacturer is even more powerful. Street Fighter has improved specifications: 430 hp with., speed up to 402 km / h.
The second place in the ranking of the fastest and the first place as the most expensive belongs to the Ecosse Spirit ES1. It costs 3.6 million dollars. And not in vain. Model itself advanced design, With electronic control. The lightest and most expensive materials are used. Thanks to them, the motorcycle weighs only 120 kg, which allows you to reach speeds of up to 400 km / h. Cool bike was developed with the help of Formula 1 engineers. The driver's legs are pressed tightly against the frame, which reduces the level of resistance. A total of 10 Spirit ES1 bikes have been produced, and despite the high price, all sold out.
The best superbike is the DODGE TOMAHAWK, developed by Dodge. He is the fastest in the world. - 4 twin wheels, futuristic design. In total, 10 masterpieces of motorcycle technology were produced, which were not inferior in price to the most expensive car- about 555 thousand dollars. In the ranking of the most expensive motorcycles, it takes second place, as it is cheaper than the Ecosse Sprit ES1.
The weight of a fast superbike is 680 kg, the powerful 8.3-liter Dodje Viper 10-cylinder automobile engine has 500 hp. With. Tomahawk accelerates incredibly fast - up to 100 km / h in only 1.7 seconds, and is capable of fantastic speed - 480 km / h!
The fastest superbikes are, of course, the most expensive. Not everyone can afford the miracle of motorcycle technology. They surprise everyone who sees them, and delight their owners with super power and beauty.
