Today we talk about fast motorcycles, and not just fast, but real speed beasts that can go past the 200mph mark without fear. If you ask a motorcyclist how it really feels to ride on a fast two-wheeler, they will simply invite you for a ride. To ride beside them, and experience the thrilling sensation by yourself. Do you have such an invitation, and you are not sure which bike you should ride on? Read on; we have a list of the fastest motorcycles you can buy in 2020.
Some of these motorcycles are track-only motorcycles while some are street legal, but with the rules scrapped off, they can challenge any track racing motorcycle, any day. But speed is expensive, so are these motorcycles. But, if you are motorcyclist by heart, will price stop you? I bet not.
10 MTT 420RR – 270 Mph
MMT 420RR is the successor of Marine Turbine Technologies’ MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K with a top speed of 250mph. MTT felt that they needed yet a faster motorcycle, which led to the birth of this monster bike, the 420RR. The 420 is the motorcycle’s horsepower rating, while the RR stands for “Race Ready.”
The machine comes with a potent Rolls-Royce Alison gas turbine engine and carbon-fiber bodywork that makes it look even more daring than it actually is. While the bike can go up to 270mph on the track, the company lists its top speed as “Faster Than You Will Ever Dare to Go.”
9 Kawasaki Ninja H2R – 249 Mph
The Kawasaki Ninja H2R was first introduced during the 2015 EICMA Motorcycle show. It is a track-only superbike that features a massive 998cc supercharged inline-4 engine that produces a whopping 300 horsepower.
The supercharged speed monster has a recorded top speed of 249mph. However, rumor has it that it can go way faster than that. The Ninja H2R is the first Kawasaki bike to use a trellis frame on its superbikes. Kawasaki also includes a dog-ring transmission that provides a fast and seamless shifting.
8 Suzuki Hayabusa – 248 Mph
Suzuki Hayabusa is arguably the most famous motorcycle in the world, even where Suzuki has no fans. The superbike held the world’s fastest motorcycle position for a long time, a fact that still confuses many motorcycle fans to date.
Suzuki built this speed beast with a massive 1340cc, four-cylinder short-stroke, 16-valve engine that is capable of propelling the superbike to a top speed of 248mph. It also features the Suzuki Dual-Throttle valve that ensures that the powertrain is at its peak performance at all times.
7 2020 Kawasaki Z H2 – 240 Mph
The Kawasaki naked Z series received a newborn this year, the Kawasaki Z H2, with a top speed of 240mph. The Z H2 is a unique package that features the naked design of the Z machines combined with the potent supercharged four-cylinder engine from Kawasaki Ninja H2.
The factory-installed supercharger enables the Z H2 to deliver some impressive performance, which is made even better by the lack of bodywork.
6 BMW S1000RR HP4 – 224 Mph
BMW Motorrad, unlike many Japanese motorcycle builders, receives its racing power DNA from its mother corporation, BMW. The S1000RR is the fastest BMW motorcycle so far, with a top speed of 224mph.
The 2019 version of the BMW S1000RR was entirely restructured, making it the flagship supersport BMW motorcycle for the year. The bike features a newly developed 999cc engine that produces 204 horsepower and 113Nm of torque. The bike is relatively light at 197kgs.
5 2020 Lightning LS – 218 Mph
As the name suggests, this motorcycle is really lightening when it comes to speed. It is also the only electric motorcycle that appears in fast motorcycle lists. The American two-wheeler is built with a potent engine capable of producing 200 horsepower and a breathtaking acceleration of 0-60mph in just 2.3 seconds.
Again, as the name hints, the Lightning LS-218 can go up to a top speed of 218mph. Not many people like this bike, and it is only because of one thing; it is electrical. But if you want to feel the thrilling sensation of a road rocket, the Lightning LS-218 is one of those bikes you should look at.
4 Ducati Panigale V4 – 211 Mph
We wouldn’t be fair if we left a Ducati superbike out of this list, and the Panigale V4 is our pick for this party. The Italian beauty is powered by a MotoGP-derived 1103cc V-4 engine that propels this rocket to a top speed of 211mph. Not only is the Panigale V4 a road rocket, but it also has the curvy looks to back its raw power.
3 PGM 2.0 LITER V8 – 209 Mph
If you thought only supercars could have a V8 engine, think again because this motorcycle is powered by a potent V8 engine. Built by an Australian engineer and his team, the PGM 2.0L V8 was designed to be the most powerful production motorcycle in the world. The 1996cc V8 engine can produce 334 horsepower and 158 lb.-ft of torque, and it can go up to a top speed of 209mph.
2 2020 Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory – 198 Mph
Aprilia makes some of the best superbikes in the world – they are the direct competitors to Ducati superbikes, and the RSV4 is quite a fit to this list. While RSV4 base trim can fairly compete with the best, the company offers a more upgraded RSV4 trim, the 1100 factory.
This superbike features a race-derived V4 engine that produces enough power to propel this speed monster to a top speed of 198mph. With some of the highest-end upgrades in the Italian superbike caliber, the Aprilia RSV41100 factory ticks all the quality check boxes positive. It is beautiful, and it bites as hard as it barks.
1 MV Agusta F4 RR 312 – 193 Mph
Even before you turn the acceleration, the MV Agusta F4 RR 312 gives you all the reason to smile. The number “312” in its name denotes its top speed of 312kmh or 193mph. With this speed, this Italian beauty secures its place among the best.
The F4 RR 312 features a massive 1078cc powertrain that produces 190 horsepower. The superbike can sprint from 0 – 60mph in just 3 seconds, which is quite impressive.