It’s hard to claim to be in possession of the fastest vehicle in the world, even if you own a string of Ferrari and Lamborghini models. No doubt, that title can’t be awarded until the speed of a super motorbike has been put to the test too. We know that there are fast cars that can comfortably tear up any race course, especially cars that great F1 racers like Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton once used. However, some motorcycles comfortably fit into the shoes of these fast cars. Of course, we aren’t trying to compare fast cars and motorcycles – anyone can guess how that may turn out.
The point we’re trying to drive here is that there is some enjoyable feeling bike riders derive from riding a super fast motorbike, which can never be gotten from driving the fastest car in the world. They’re simply different feelings!
Some motorbikes can comfortably dust regular and off-road vehicles. These motorcycles are not only fast, but they have far better torque and can pass through tighter corners than the police cars – which makes it even harder for the cops to capture them.
On the flip side, some motorcycles don’t give the cops any issues to worry about because they are so slow that they may even need training wheels to balance properly.
So, for purposes of entertainment, we have listed 15 motorbikes that are too fast for the cops and 10 that need the training wheels. Keep reading, and you’d find out.
25 Too Fast - Dodge Tomahawk: 420 Mph
The Dodge Tomahawk is a fast motorbike produced by Chrysler motors – a company which has been making big statements in the automotive world. Since the launch of this motorbike, there have been a lot of controversies by many critics and fans whether it is a motorcycle or a car, which is as a result of its four wheels.
According to Industrytap.com, the Dodge Tomahawk motorbike comes with a super-massive 20 valve, 8.3L and 10-cylinder engine that generates about 500 horsepower and a large 525 ft-lb of torque – which is more powerful than most cars.
24 Too Fast - Suzuki Hayabusa: 248 Mph
The Suzuki Hayabusa is one of the most applauded and admired sports motorbikes that were ever produced by the Suzuki company. This is because of its super performance and all-rounder functions. The Suzuki Hayabusa is also called the “Busa.”
The motorcycle comes with a liquid-cooled, 4-stroke inline-four, DOHC 16-valve, 1.3L engine.
According to Top Speed, the engine of this motorbike is combined with a 6-speed slipper clutch gear transmission that throws it to 60 mph in the space of 2.6 seconds. According to the same source, the engine of the motorcycle produces 197 horsepower and 102 ft-lb of torque.
23 Too Fast - MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K: 227 Mph
This motorcycle is properly fast. The MTT in its name stands for “Marine Turbine Technologies” – which makes it an absolutely different motorcycle brand, one that doesn’t function like regular motorcycles. It comes with a second-hand turbine engine which makes it possible to generate energy from other sources like kerosene, bio-fuel, and diesel.
According to Jalopnik, the MTT Y2K motorbike comes with a Rolls-Royce-Allison gas turbine 250-C18 engine that generates about 320 horsepower and is combined with a two-speed automatic gear transmission. So, it’s able to do 60 mph in 2.5 seconds, from a stop.
22 Too Fast - Kawasaki Ninja H2R: 222 Mph
It’s a motorcycle that’s only used on the racing track by professional MotoGP racers. The motorcycle comes with a 4-stroke, 1.0-liter, liquid-cooled, four-cylinder DOHC in-line engine that is combined with a two-speed supercharger engine which generates about 310 horsepower and 115 ft-lb of torque.
According to Motor1, this motorcycle can cover 60 mph in the space of 2.5 seconds, plus, it’s equipped with patented structures such as, KEBC (Kawasaki Engine Brake Control), KIBS (Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System), KLCM (Kawasaki Launch Control Mode), and the KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control).
21 Too Fast - Lightning LS-218: 218 Mph
Amazingly, the Lighting LS-218 is an electric motorcycle that has been able to hit a maximum speed of 218 mph, which isn’t something we see every day, according to Top Speed. No gas! Which is enough reason to wow any person, right?
This marvelous machine was first launched in 2014, and has been a delight ever since.
No doubt, if you are a green advocate you’d love this motorcycle because it truly supports the global eco-friendly campaign. According to Top Speed, it’s quite amazing to find an electric motorcycle come with a powerful motor that generates 200 horsepower and 168 ft-lb of torque.
20 Too Fast - Ducati Panigale 1199 R: 202 Mph
According to Motor1, the Ducati Panigale 1199R has one of the most powerful twin-cylinder engines in the whole world. It comes with a 1.2 L engine that generates about 205 horsepower and a torque of 100 ft-lb. The manufacturers got its name “Panigale” from a small town in Italy.
The twin-cylinder engine of the Ducati Panigale 1199R is combined with a 6-speed transmission. Plus, it’s one of the first motorcycles to have an electronically adjustable suspension. It can get to 60 mph in the space of 2.8 seconds, and it has a maximum speed of 202 mph.
19 Too Fast - X132 Hellcat: 200 Mph
Most motorcycles produced by "Confederate" are well known for their eccentric design and crackerjack engineering. So, we were not so surprised when they produced such a work of art like this.
The X132 Hellcat is no doubt a motorcycle that can frustrate any police chase.
The motorcycle was designed to be beautiful by the manufacturers, as they created it as a tribute to the renowned F6F Hellcat fighter plane which was made and used in the WWII. The motorcycle has a 2.2L engine which is combined with a 5-speed transmission to generate about 132 horsepower and a torque of 150 ft-lb.
18 Too Fast - Ducati’s 1299 Superleggera: 195 Mph
The “Superleggera” in the name of the Ducati motorcycle is translated to “superlight.” The motorbike is a limited-edition model produced by the manufacturer. It was first released in 2016, and only 500 units were released into the market – with all of them selling at the price of rare diamonds.
The Superleggera’s light weight was made possible by the titanium fasteners, carbon fiber chassis, and the magnesium engine casings used to build it. According to Motor1, the Ducati 1299 Superleggera comes with a 1.3 L engine that produces 175 horsepower and 107 ft-lb of torque.
17 Too Fast - Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird: 190 Mph
According to Jalopnik, Honda created the HONDA CBR 1100XX Blackbird to compete with the Kawasaki’s Ninja ZX11 and possibly beat it. The “Blackbird” in the name was coined from one of the world’s fastest airplane, which is the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird.
The motorcycle is strong and fast, attracting a lot of motorcycle fans across the globe thanks to its good after-market value and performance.
Sadly, in 2007, Honda stopped the production of the motorcycle. In its production days, this motorcycle came with a DOHC 1.1-liter engine that produced 137 horsepower and a torque of 81 ft-lb.
16 Too Fast - BMW S1000 RR: 190 Mph
The BMW S1000 RR is another super light motorcycle. And this extreme light weight helps in augmenting its speed. The BMW S1000 RR was produced by BMW to compete in the Superbike World Championship of 2009. So, it was built to handle dare-devil bends easily.
According to Industrytap, the motorcycle comes with a 1.0L engine that produces about 180 horsepower and a torque of 78 ft-lb. With that, it’s able to reach 60 mph in the space of 2.7 seconds, which will give any cop vehicle a tough time. It also comes with awesome features like electronic control traction, ABS, and cruise control which makes it a great option for the street.
15 Too Fast - Yamaha YZF-R1: 186 Mph
If you are looking for to get a fast motorbike or an open-class sports motorbike, the Yamaha YZF-R1 will be an awesome option for you. It became a one-loaded motorcycle in 2017. It comes with an electronics option – which gives it a lot of awesome features.
It has high-tech features like a slide-control, an anti-wheel lift control, and a sophisticated traction system.
According to Jalopnik, the motorcycle comes with a solid engine that generates 190 horsepower, and a torque of 76 ft-lb merged with a 6-speed gear transmission. It also comes with other great features like a quick shift transmission, selectable power modes, anti-lock brakes, and a launch control system which makes riding enjoyable.
14 Too Fast - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R: 185 Mph
When this model came into existence, it was using a 1.35 L engine. At that time, it was known as the ZX-14. All this changed in 2011 when it became the Ninja ZX-14R. The change was also extended to the engines because it upgraded to a 1.44 L engine. The engine produces a torque of 113 lb-ft and power of 200 horsepower.
It can do 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds. Once cranked up, it hits a top speed of 185 mph according to Top Speed.
13 Too Fast - MV Agusta F4 1000R: 185 Mph
One look at the F4 1000R and you’d be attracted to it. What makes it a motorbike to die for is the fact that it’s perfect for going through fast corners. The amazing handling is another spotlight of this machine.
The Agusta happens to be a favorite when it comes to bikes with need-for-speed.
It uses a 1.0 L engine that can produce a torque of 85 lb-ft and power of 175 hp. With this kind of specification, the bike can hit really high speeds. According to Top Speed, the Agusta has a top speed of 185 mph.
12 Too Fast - Aprilia RSV4 RF/Factory: 185 Mph
If you’re in search of limited editions, then here you have them. The Aprilia RSV4 and Aprilia RSV4 RF are limited edition motorbikes that were offered in 2016. It didn’t end there though because the company took it a step further to build upon the street-legal Aprilia RSV4.
When the company was done with their experiment, the base bike was capable of reaching a speed of 177.7 mph.
Maybe they felt they could do much better and this reflected in the Factory and RF models. Both models don’t just have more power, but they have the capacity to reach a top speed of 185 mph according to Motor1. And with that, it was a five-time World Superbike Championship winner.
11 Too Fast - BMW K1200S: 174 Mph
The automotive manufacturers BMW are known for producing lightweight motorbikes that are super fast and agile in performance. So, they didn’t fall short with the BMW K1200S as the motorcycle has a super light design, which qualifies it for this list. The motorcycle was built with its engine mounted diagonally to ensure it has a low center of gravity and more balance on the ground.
The motorcycle comes with an engine that produces 164 horsepower and a torque of 95 ft-lb. So, the motorcycle is capable of hitting 60 mph in the space of 3.2 seconds. Another great feature of the motorcycle is the fact that it comes with EVO brakes that work in hand with the integral ABS to produce a great performance.
10 Training Wheels - Triumph Rocket III Roadster: 140 Mph
We can only suggest the Rocket III Roadster if you’re an “anti-speed” that prefers to go for models that have the largest-displacement engine in history. This model happens to be the most powerful Rocket III avatar.
The model uses a 2.3 L liquid-cooled inline-triple power plant that churns out a maximum power of 127 hp and torque of 145 lb-ft.
According to Jalopnik, this bike can reach a top speed of 140 mph – which is something a speedster who has handled the first 15 bikes would find offensive.
9 Training Wheels - BMW K1600GTL: 136 Mph
The K1600GTL is a bike for beginners in short. According to BMW, this model uses a 1.65 L transverse-mounted straight-six engine that can produce 129 lb-ft of torque and a maximum power of 160 hp.
This bike is a full-dress luxury touring motorcycle. It was introduced to the market to compete with the Honda Gold Wing that was making waves at that time. The K1600GTL is lightweight thanks to its unique cast magnesium alloy sub-frame. The model also has other overwhelming features, and it uses impressive technology with it to cater for its lack of serious speed.
8 Training Wheels - Lito Sora: 120mph
You can’t afford to miss mentioning the Lito Sora when you’re listing out the best electric motorcycles we have in the market today. The fact that it has world-class features and an unconventional design is every reason why it’s remembered.
If you decide to compare the Sora to other motorcycles in its class, you will notice that it’s fresh and different.
The Sora can do 0 to 60 mph in about 10 seconds. The model also uses the first-in-the-industry electric motorcycle seat. With this kind of seat, the rider can adjust the seat for a comfortable riding experience. According to Motor 1, this model reaches a top speed of 120 mph which disqualifies it in the league of speed machines – though an admirable piece of art.
7 Training Wheels - Kawasaki 750 Triple H2: 120 Mph
From 1968 to 1980 the Kawasaki 750 triple was quite popular, thanks to Kawasaki’s glory at that time. But now, its performance just fits it in the category of bikes only meant for a beginner.
The 750 triple H2 uses an air-cooled three-cylinder two-stroke engine. The engine has a displacement range of 250 cc to 750 cc. The model can do 0 to 60 mph in about 10.5 seconds. Its engine can churn out a torque of 57 lb-ft and a maximum power of 74 hp. According to Top Speed, the Kawasaki 750 triple reaches a top speed of 120 mph.
6 Training Wheels - Suzuki V-Storm 650: 112 Mph
In the world of biking, the Suzuki V-Storm is known as a mid-weight sport touring motorcycle. It is also dubbed as one of the most comfortable bikes. Using this bike gives you the desired control and comfort thanks to its features.
It appears that the V-Storm has stormed the world in general because it has so many fans compared to its big brother DL1000.
It can rise up to conditions like a bit of off-roading, cruising, and adventure touring. The cross-country jaunters and Iron Butt riders take refuge in this model because of its set of wheels. It uses a four-stroke V-Twin engine. The engine produces 44.5 lb-ft of torque and 66 hp. However, it has a top speed of 112 mph according to Motor 1 – that obviously isn’t as fast as a Tomahawk is.