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Top 10 fastest bikes, hopefully we’ll be impressing the boys with this post.
Here is an exhaustive list of top 10 fastest superbikes. We have tried our level
best to gather information from various sources, and inter-tallied them. This
seems to be a viable answer. Top speed would be considered here under testing
driving conditions. If you’re about own anyone please do let us know how it
feels to ride them. Here goes top 10 fastest bikes in the world.
10. Ducati 848
Engine: 849 cc (51.8 cu in), 4 valves per cylinder desmodromic liquid cooled
L-twin
Top speed: 159 miles per hour (256km/h)
Power: 100 kW (134 hp) @ 10,000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed, wet clutch
Replacing the Ducati 749, the 848 weighs 370 pounds and was announced in 2007.
The 2009 model was available in Red and Pearl White color. The 848 shares more
features with 1198 than its predecessor, the 749, like single-sided swingarm,
same rake and trail and same valve angles among many. 9 more after the break...
09. Aprilia RSV4
Engine: 999.6 cc V4
Top speed: 175 miles per hour (281km/h)
Power: 132 kW (178 hp) @ 12,500 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed, wet clutch
This is the successor to the Aprilia RSV 1000 R motorcycle which began
manufacturing in 2004. The RSV4 was unveiled at the International Piaggio Group
Convention in Milan, Italy. During its first full season of World Superbike
racing, Max Biaggi aboard the RSV4 reached the podium 9 times, and won one race
at the Brno Circuit.
08. Suzuki GSX-R750
Engine: 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Top speed: 190 miles per hour (306km/h)
Power: 110.3 kW (150 hp) @ 13,200 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh
Introduced in 1985, the Suzuki GSX-R750 features a 750 CC 4-stroke engine and
weighs 437 pounds. It easily goes to 300+ km/h and is priced at $12,000. It has
an excellent body work and is the most powerful, efficient and cleanest running
production engine Suzuki has ever produced.
07. Yamaha YZF R1
Engine: Forward Inclined Parallel 4-cylinder, 20 valves, DOHC, liquid-cooled
Top Speed: 186miles per hour (297 km/h)
Power: 128.2 horsepower (95.6 kW) at 10000 rpm
Transmission: Constant mesh 6-speed
Lets discuss 7th position in the list of top 10 current fastest bikes in the
world. Yamaha launched the YZF-R1 after redesigning the Genesis engine to offset
the crankshaft, gearbox input and output shafts and this “compacting” of the
engine yielded a huge dividend in that the total engine length was now very
short. The Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle, introduced in 1998, was the first
significant motorcycle in the true liter class (1,000 cc) “handling arms race”
between the Japanese Big Four motorcycle manufacturers (Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki
and Yamaha). When introduced, it took the class closer to a true racing
motorcycle, and increased the handling capabilities. May be some more
improvements it might push it further to the top among the top 10 fastest bikes
in the world.
06. Ducati 1198R
Engine: 90° V-twin cylinder, 4-valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled
Top speed: 185 miles per hour (299km/h)
Power: 134 kW (180 hp) @ 9,750 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed
Introduced in 2009, the Ducati 1998 is a successor to the Ducati 1098. The 1198R
from the Italian manufacturer is available in red, black and white.
05. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 – Electronically limited to 299 km/h
Engine: 1352 cc four-stroke, liquid-cooled,DOHC, four valve per cylinder,inline-four
Top speed: 185 miles per hour (299km/h)
Power: 142 kW (190 hp) @ 12,500 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed
This is Kawasaki’s most powerful current bike. Introduced in Tokyo 2005 show,
the ZX-14 does 0–60 mph in 2.5 seconds. Also known as ZZR1400, it was also
featured in Fifth Gear. It can cover one-fourth of a mile in 9.783 seconds.
04. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Engine: 998 cc, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve cylinder head
Top speed: 186 miles per hour (300km/h)
Power: 147 kW (197 hp) @ 12,500 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed
With the highest theft and damage loss claim rate of any registered motorcycle,
the Ninja ZX-10R is at number four. It is a successor to the ZX-9R sport bike.
It boasts ultra-narrow chassis, low weight, and radial brakes.
03. Suzuki Hayabusa
Engine: 1340 cc (82 cu in), 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC,
16-valve
Top Speed: 188 miles per hour (303 km/h)
Power: 197 horsepower (147 kW) @ 6750 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh
Standing 3rd in the list of top 10 fastest superbikes the name Hayabusa,
translates directly from the Japanese as Pergerine Falcon, the bird commonly
attributed of achieving speeds of over 180 mph (290 km/h) and predator of the
common blackbird. The name Suzuki Hayabusa is a subtle reference to Honda’s
competing Hawk models. When introduced in 1999, Suzuki Hayabusa overtook the
Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird as the fastest production motorcycle. The first
generation of the Hayabusa was called the GSX1300R and was powered by a 1299 cc
(79.2 cu in) inline-4 liquid-cooled engine. In the US, the 2008 suzuki hayabusa
will boast a price tag of $11,999 and stands still in the list of top 10 fastest
bikes.
02. Suzuki GSX-R1000
Engine: 999 cc four-cylinder 4-stroke, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC
Top speed: 185 miles per hour (299km/h)
Power: 142 kW (191 hp) @ 12,000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh, Back-torque limiting clutch
Introduced in 2001, the YZF R1 is powered by a liquid-cooled 999 cc inline
four-cylinder 4-stroke engine. It too tops at 185 miles per hour. It features
dual hydraulic disc brakes at the front and single ones at the rear.
01. MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K
Engine: Rolls-Royce 250-C20 turbo shaft
Top Speed: 227 miles per hour (365 km/h)
Power: 320 horsepower (239 kW) @ 52,000 rpm
Transmission: 2-speed automatic
MTT Turbine Superbike, also known as Y2K Turbine Superbike, is the world’s
second wheel driven motorcycle powered by a turbine engine, created by Ted
McIntyre of Marine Turbine Technologies Inc and it appears just below Suzuki
GSX-R750. Powered by a Rolls Royce Allison 250 series turboshaft engine,
producing 238kW (320hp), this motorcycle has a recorded top speed of 227 mph
(365 km/h), with a price tag of US$150,000. It is recognized by Guinness World
Records as the “Most powerful production motorcycle” and the “Most expensive
production motorcycle”. Unlike other contemporary motorcycles (such as the
Hayabusa), 2001 and later models of MTT Turbine SUPERBIKE do not have the 300
km/h speed limit self-imposed by Japanese manufacturers. MTT has achieved the
1st rank among the top 10 fastest bikes.
Users' Comments (8) 
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If I had the money, I'd of course get me the "MTT superbike"However,if I were asked to choose among the others listed, I perhaps choose between the "Ducati' and KAW Ninja ! 
