2. NUMBER 10:MV AGUSTA
F4 R 312
• For a company like MV Agusta, there’s no such thing as good enough.
Perfection is the goal, and it’s an endless pursuit of an ever-moving target.
• After the unbridled success of the MV Agusta F4 CC and its closely-related
F4 1000 R sibling, the brand continued to fine-tune the beastly machine. In
late 2007, the MV Agusta F4 R 312 was released, taking its name from the
impressive 312 km/h top speed.
3. NUMBER 09 SUZUKI GSX1300 R
HAYABUSA
• With abundant power and all-around performance, the Hayabusa’s
introduction to the market in 1999 was a monumental occasion with a
record-setting top speed of 194 mph.
• Somehow Suzuki managed to control the 197 horsepower engine and
make one of the fastest motorcycles in the world enjoyable to ride
regularly. Who says you can’t have it all
4. NUMBER 08. MV AGUSTA
F4CC: 195 MPH
• Sparing no expense, the MV Agusta F4CC is an exclusive piece of
motorcycle history. Claudio Castiglioni, the Managing Director of MV
Agusta, set out to create a hand-built masterpiece to contend for a world
no 1 bike. The world’s fastest bike price or investment was of no concern.
• All 100 units produced incorporate carbon fiber fairings, titanium exhaust,
and more than 90% tailor-made components. Fine adjustments are
scattered throughout the engine, including changes to the geometry of the
connecting rods and larger intake valves.
• The MV Agusta F4CC is one of the top 10 fastest bikes in the world. While
its $120,000 price tag is not cheap, the Bugatti price list makes it seem
tolerable in comparison
5. NUMBER07 APRILIA RSV4
1100 FACTORY
• Aprilia’s flagship motorcycle is no slouch. As one of the fastest sportbikes
in the world, the RSV4 1100 Factory features a powerful V-4 producing
217 horsepower. A dual-beam aluminum chassis connect to Öhlins fork
front suspension to provide premium road handling.
• The Aprilia has braking power covered with 4-piston Brembo calipers,
floating stainless-steel rotors, and sintered pads. It reached the podium 9
times in its first full season of World Superbike racing.
6. NUMBER06DUCATI
PANIGALE V4 R
• Ducati’s name is well-known to anyone familiar with the fastest production
motorcycles. When the redesigned Ducati Panigale V4R achieved a top
speed of 199 mph, Ducati once again showcased its ability to blend style,
sophistication, and performance.
• Although the V4R is reserved for track-only use, Ducati also produces a
similar street-legal version of the Panigale: the Ducati Superleggera V4. Its
claim to fame is an unbeatable power/weight ratio of 1.54 hp/kg. Adhering
to the gentlemen’s agreement to limit mass-produced street-legal
motorcycles to 300 km/h, the Ducati Superleggera V4 top speed is
electronically limited to 186 mph (299 km/h)
7. NUMBER05DAMON
HYPERSPORT PREMIER
• The best electric cars and motorcycles are sure to become more popular
with their instant torque, ever-increasing ranges, and attractive builds. The
Damon Hypersport Premier meets those baseline features with a 0 to 60
mph time of just 3 seconds, a 200-mile range, and bold styling.
• Damon takes the Hypersport Pro a step ahead as one of the fastest bikes
in the world, top speed in km/h of 321 (200 mph). This daredevil attitude is
balanced with innovative safety including predictive artificial intelligence to
help anticipate and avoid trouble
8. DUCATI 1199
PANIGALE R
NUMBER 04
• While the Panigale name continues on current Ducati models, the Ducati
1199 Panigale R is a different bike from the past. Its two-cylinder engine
has titanium rods, finely-tuned engine mapping, and a super-light flywheel,
combining to push out 202 horsepower and a top speed of 202 mph.
• High-performance handling is accomplished through an adjustable
swingarm and Öhlins suspension. Landing on the list of the world’s fastest
bike top 5, it lives up to everything you expect from Ducati.
9. NUMBER 03 LIGHTNING LS-218
• if any doubts remain about electric motorcycles, the Lightning LS-218
should conquer them, starting with its top speed of 218 mph and 0 to 60
mph in a minuscule 2.2 seconds.
• The LS-218 offers an Öhline fully-adjustable front suspension, Bremo 4-
piston calipers, and a Billet aluminum adjustable swingarm. The IPW
liquid-cooled 150kw motor recharges in just 30 minutes with a DC fast
charger. You can see why it holds a spot on our list of the best electric
motorcycles.
10. NUMBER 02 KAWASAKI
NINJA H2R
• The race-only Kawasaki Ninja H2R will catapult you up to 240 mph. Those
looking for a street-legal version can purchase the Kawasaki Ninja H2
instead, which has a still-impressive top speed of 209 mph.
• This Ninja motorcycle is a pinnacle engineering achievement with a
lightweight trellis frame, fully-adjustable suspension, and a full suite of
rider-focused support, including traction control, anti-lock brakes, engine
brake control, and launch control.
11. NUMBER 01MTT 420-RR
• Marine Turbine Technologies knows how to achieve top speed on a
motorcycle. The 420-RR is their latest design and pushes the top speed to
an astonishing 273 mph, overshooting their predecessor MTT Y2K bike’s
top speed of 250 mph.
• The MTT 420-RR features a 420-horsepower Rolls Royce Allison turbine
engine and aerodynamic carbon-fiber fairings. With production limited to
five bikes per year, getting your hands on the fastest bike in the world isn’t
easy.
• In response to riding his own MTT superbike, Jay Leno told Popular
Mechanics, “It’s like the hand of God pushing you in the back… I’ve ridden
a lot of fast bikes but nothing pulls like this.”
