How to choose a 1000cc bike for track days: advice from MotoGP expert Simon Crafar

Ninja ZX-14 (ZZR1400)

Every manufacturer tries to create a product that can impress any buyer. And Kawasaki succeeded. The reason for this is not only the beautiful appearance of the motorcycle. This model has excellent tactical and technical characteristics.

Maximum power – 210 horsepower. The motorcycle boasts a top speed of more than 300 kilometers per hour. These figures are truly impressive.

The price of a motorcycle on the secondary market starts from 400,000 rubles.

Review and test drive of the Ninja ZX-14 motorcycle:

MV Agusta F4 CC

One of the legendary motorcycles has a limited edition and is difficult to purchase even on the secondary market. Tamburini, a very popular designer, participated in its creation. Ferrari engineers also took part.

The appearance of the vehicle indicates that the bike is capable of reaching high speeds - the maximum is 306 kilometers per hour. Power reaches 200 horsepower. Overtaking this motorcycle on the highway will be quite problematic.

A nice addition is the many adjustments: this includes adjusting the suspension, adjusting the steering angle, and it is also possible to change the height of the console pendulum. The pilot can adjust the height of the footrest individually to suit his height. The engine has a control unit that can change power depending on the mode set by the pilot of the vehicle.

Dodge Tomahawk

It can rightfully be considered the most powerful motorcycle in the world. He has held this title for quite some time. Considered the fastest bike, the maximum speed can impress anyone - 468 kilometers per hour.

From a theoretical point of view (according to engineers), the bike is capable of reaching a speed of 613 kilometers per hour. Its appearance is more reminiscent of the transport of the distant future, described in science fiction books.

A characteristic difference from other types of motorcycles is the double pair of wheels and the presence of a 10-cylinder engine. The total power is 500 horsepower.

There are 10 variants of this model in total. Each has its own characteristic feature. Price starts at $550,000.

This motorcycle has an impressive weight, which is several times higher compared to other motorcycles - 680 kilograms. The engine accelerates this mass to 100 kilometers per hour in 1.8 seconds.

Watch a video about this monster, completely assembled by hand:

Turbine Superbike

A bike from MTT is also in the lead. Only 5 representatives of this model go on sale per year, which makes the motorcycle unique.

This bike has several features, for example, a gas turbine engine. The model is also equipped with an LCD monitor that displays the rear view. The bike has a lot of new electronics built into it.

The mass is 225 kilograms, but despite the heaviness, the maximum speed is 365 kilometers per hour. Power is 193 horsepower.

If you want to get this unit into your garage, you will need to pay a fairly large sum of $200,000.

Ducati-1098

Appeared in 2006, the manufacturer considers the model one of the most successful products. This is understandable, because these motorcycles took prizes several times at prestigious racing competitions.

The Ducati 1098 owes its achievements to its tactical and technical characteristics. The total mass of the bike is 173 kg, the maximum speed is above 200 kilometers per hour. The bike accelerates to the first 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds. Power is 160 horsepower.

It is impossible to buy a new motorcycle of this model now. The average cost for this used model is about 500,000 rubles.

An overview and test drive of this motorcycle is presented in this video:

Blackbird CBR1100XX

This motorcycle from Honda became available for purchase in 1997. Many expected it to compete with the then widely known Ninja ZX-11.

At the moment, we can say with complete confidence that the “black bird” is ahead of its competitor with a big head start. Some consider the Blackbird to be one of the best all-around bikes out there.

The model has an engine with a capacity of 164 horsepower. Weight is about 225 kilograms. The maximum permissible speed is 290 kilometers per hour.

The average cost for a used model is about 200,000 rubles.

A test drive of the Blackbird CBR1100XX motorcycle is presented in this video:

Suzuki Hayabusa

The model is widely known in Japan. Goes on sale in 1999. The wide popularity of this motorcycle is quite simple to explain: since its release, adjustments have been constantly made to the bike to allow it to compete with the latest models.

The manufacturer is trying to keep the motorcycle in the lead, and it is succeeding. At the moment, Suzuki Hayabusa can be considered one of the best. The engine power is 197 horsepower, which provides it with a top speed of 330 kilometers per hour.

To purchase a new motorcycle you will have to pay more than $5,000. A used model in the Russian Federation costs about 300,000 rubles.

A review of the motorcycle and a ride test on it is presented in this video review:

S1000RR

Motorcycle from BMW. This model gained great popularity immediately after the 2009 world championship. BMW pilots took part in the S1000RR. Became available for purchase in 2008.

It quickly and confidently gains its 336 kilometers. Power is 225 horsepower. The mass of the bike is 162 kilograms.

In the Russian Federation, a used model can be purchased for 550,000 rubles. To take possession of this motorcycle from BMW without mileage, you will have to pay 1,250,000 rubles.

An overview and test drive of this model is presented in the following video:

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