Motorcycling is not just a hobby but a way of life. Theists go to temples, but for a biker, their motorcycle is their temple and riding it is their religion. An avid motorcyclist lives to feel the gush of cool wind messing their hair on a long drive, hear the sound of engine roaring and test the limits of their monster. If you too want to own a speed demon but are put off by high price tags that accompany these high performance machines, head straight to salvage bike auctions that feature salvage title and repossessed motorcycles for sale. If you do not want to venture outdoors, look for online bikes for sale. Someone once famously said life may begin at 30, but it doesn’t get real until about 150. Scroll down to learn about some of the fastest motorcycles on earth. Have your safety gear on? Let’s begin the countdown.
1. The Scaringly Rapid Dodge Tomahawk
As unbelievable as it may seem, the Tomahawk has 10 cylinders and uses a 90 degrees v-type engine, capable of producing 500 horsepower @ 5,600 rpm. Don’t let the simple, two speed manual transmission fool you into believing the Tomahawk is a sluggish giant, as this mean machine can reach a top speed of 350 mph. Though, the Tomahawk is not street legal, up to nine might have been sold. If the motorcycle becomes street legal some day, you may come across one of these scary monsters creating havoc on the city streets. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
2. The Lightning Fast Suzuki Hayabusa
The Japanese strive to excel at everything they do and manufacturing motorcycles is no exception to this ideology. Suzuki is one of the most respected motorcycle manufacturers in the world. Over the years, the manufacturer has launched various sports and touring bikes. Among its offerings, the Hayabusa is considered to be one of the fastest motorcycles on the planet. The Hayabusa has a 1340 cc, 4 stroke, four cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16 valve engine that makes 198 horsepower @ 6750 rpm. This speed demon has a six speed transmission and boasts a top speed of 248 mph.
3. The Deceptively Agile MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K
Powered by a turboshaft engine, the Superbike Y2K is a made to order motorcycle. The engine is capable of producing 320 horsepower @52000 rpm. These hand made motorcycles use a two speed automatic transmission. At first sight, the Superbike Y2K may not come across as a lightning fast machine. However, if you decide to go for a long drive, we advise you keep an eye on the speedometer as the motorcycle can reach a top speed of 227 mph.
4. The Unbelievably Swift Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird
The Blackbird is powered by a 1137 cc liquid-cooled, four cylinder engine, capable of producing 153 horsepower @ 10,000 rpm. The motorcycle uses a six speed transmission and can reach a top speed of 190 mph. Once considered to be world’s fastest production motorcycle, the Blackbird can still give most modern machines a run for their money.
Last Few Words
If you are planning to buy one of these bikes or any other bike of your choice, and budget is a constraint, you can buy a good condition used motorcycle from an online motorcycle auction site or used motorcycle dealership. But, before you buy a used bike, no matter what brand it is - be it Honda, BMW, Ducati or Kawasaki, a VIN check is a must to find out relevant details such as the condition, ownership and service track record.
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