The most powerful production sports bikes of 2021, that is, production motorcycles designed for public roads, with a capacity of over 200 horsepower.
Not too long ago, people were still amazed by MotoGP sports bikes with 200 hp. Time has passed, and now you can go to almost any dealer, buy a factory motorcycle with similar power from him - and calmly ride it on the streets. It's amazing, but thanks to modern electronics, even us mere mortals can be trusted with the responsibility of driving these powerful race cars. Most of us would agree that any motorcycle of this power would likely fall into the "overpowered" category. But the manufacturers' race year after year only increases the number of horses on the rear wheel.
Here we have ten of the most powerful production road motorcycles, which are still available for free sale, and according to manufacturers, they have a power of 200 horsepower. Here we will consider only homologated sports bikes intended for riding on public roads. No track charged lighters.
Fifth place - MV Agusta F4 1000 R - 299 km/h
MV Agusta F4 1000 R
The technical characteristics of the MV Agusta F4 1000 R 185 mph motorcycle are impressive. Weighing 192 kg, the four-cylinder engine of the bike develops power up to 166 horses. Engine displacement is 998 cc. cm, fuel consumption 7 liters per 100 km. The car accelerates to one hundred kilometers in less than 3 seconds. The maximum speed of the motorcycle is at least 299 km/h.
How to choose?
Purpose.
Before purchasing, you need to ask yourself what the purpose of the purchase is and where it will primarily be used. For daily movement in a densely populated city, you should give preference to something small. A chrome cruiser in such conditions is not the best purchase. Driving on bad roads will require long-travel suspension to smooth out bumps. The physical characteristics of the owner play a decisive role in the choice. Two-meter athletes need to look towards equipment of appropriate dimensions. It is important not to overestimate your capabilities by purchasing equipment that is too heavy or powerful. Easy to use. At the beginning of the journey, the spark plugs and carburetor will invariably be flooded, and difficulties will arise in understanding the gearbox
Solving problems will require contacting service centers or nearby workshops, since it is impossible to fix them yourself. Too high costs make you think about the appropriateness of the choice. An easy-to-use motorcycle will make it easier to learn the basics of maintenance. Controllability and cubic capacity. At first, the ideal option is equipment with a volume of 125, 250 and 300 cubic meters, the maximum allowable is 600. They have a smoother and softer ride. Ease of control will allow you to quickly gain the necessary experience and learn to better navigate the road situation. No one will forbid a self-confident beginner to take a liter bike, but the consequences can be sad. In certain situations, when it is necessary to pass, a large volume can help out, but this is only in the hands of an experienced driver. In the wrong hands, this will, at best, lead to a visit to the emergency room. Weight. The one who doesn't ride doesn't fall. In the process of mastering the iron horse, more than one fall of 300 kg is expected and it is quite difficult to lift the apparatus above. Pay attention to popular models. Even with the most careful care, there comes a time when a part fails. Components for popular devices are presented in a wide range in any store. In addition, such models sell faster. Price. You shouldn’t spend fabulous sums on your first motorcycle for training. As a rule, the greatest number of falls occurs when gaining the necessary experience. And during its operation, the driver begins to understand what exactly he needs. No need to take too old models. There is a wide range on the secondary market, but not all of them are worth attention. A low cost indicates that it will soon need major repairs. Bright and stands out on the road. Such motorcycles do not blend into the road surface and are easily visible in car mirrors. This attention will help avoid unnecessary accidents.
Second place - Y2K MTT Turbine Superbike - 402 km/h
Y2K MTT Turbine Superbike photo
The first after the Tomahawk is considered to be the Y2K MTT Turbine Superbike , the only motorcycle in the world with a gas turbine engine approved for use on regular highways. The heart of the superbike is a Rolls Royce-Allison 250 aviation gas turbine engine modified for road use with power transmitted to the shaft. Motorcycle power 320 hp. with an engine weight of 61 kg.
The maximum speed of the Y2K MTT Turbine Superbike is 402 km/h. It accelerates to 100 km in one and a half seconds, and to three hundred in 15 seconds. Fuel tank capacity is 34 liters. Fuel consumption is 1 liter per 1.3 km. The fuel used is either regular diesel or aviation kerosene. The exhaust can reach temperatures of 650 degrees Celsius, threatening to melt the bumper of a car parked nearby at a traffic light. The approximate price of the motorcycle is $185,000. The superbike is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most powerful and expensive production motorcycle.
Fourth place - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 - 300 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14
4. Fast motorcycles brighten life, because it’s not for nothing that they say that four wheels carry the body, and two wheels carry the soul. These words could well be applied to the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14, the most powerful motorcycle in the company’s history. The bike can be accelerated to 300 km/h. Despite its significant weight and size, the ZX-14 is quite controllable and stable when maneuvering. The aluminum monoframe provides good ground clearance for hard turns and reliable mounting of suspension components.
First place - Dodge Tomahawk - 480 km/h
Dodge Tomahawk is the fastest motorcycle in the world.
The champion among superbikes for several years now has been Dodge's non-production concept, the fastest motorcycle in the world , which has broken all Tomahawk power records.
The Tomahawk design differs from the standard one in that it has dual front and rear wheels, between which there is a gap of several centimeters. Each of the four wheels has an independent suspension. The motorcycle needed twice the number of wheels to adequately absorb the torque from the supermotor. The Tomahawk motorcycle has a ten-cylinder V-twin engine from the Dodge Viper with a volume of 8.3 liters. Engine power 500 horsepower. Accelerating a car from zero to one hundred kilometers per hour is a maximum of 2.5 seconds. The actual speed that the Tomahawk can reach is 480 km/h. But if you do not take into account air resistance, the motorcycle can theoretically accelerate to 676 km/h. Video from Dodge Tomahawk:
Kawasaki GPZ 600R
do not buy Kawasaki GPZ 600 R motorcycles
One of the first super sports motorcycles and the first Ninja, introduced in 1984, had many defects that arose over long-term use. When production began, it was a sports bike, but when they tried to sell it in the early 90s, it no longer deserved such a title.
Sixth place - Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird - 86 km/h
Honda CBR 1100XX Super
In sixth place in terms of speed and power is the Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird motorcycle. The bike was created using the most advanced Japanese technologies. Thanks to the 1100 cc four-cylinder in-line engine. cm motorcycle reaches speeds of up to 286 km/h.
7. The most powerful twin-cylinder motorcycle is the Ducati 1098S. The volume of the power unit is indicated in the name, and the power of the motorcycle is 160 hp. The bike accelerates to a speed of 271 km/h. Its design incorporates some technical solutions used on track cars of the world motorcycle racing championship.
