Motorcycles racing on a board track in 1911. The first decade of the 20th century, with the advent of automobiles and motorcycles, saw an explosion of racetrack construction. The mention of motordromes in newspapers began as early as 1901.

Motorcycle racing (also called moto racing and bike racing) is the motorcycle sport of racing motorcycles. Major genres include road racing and off road racing, both either on circuits or open courses, and track racing. Other categories include hill climbs, drag racing and land speed record trials.

Here are the top 10 racing motorcycles;
10. Ducati 1098s: 169 mph (271 km/h)

This fast motorcycle was an innovation of Ducati from Italy. It’s using L-Twin Cylinder Engine with 4 valver for each cylinder with Desmodromic and liquid cooled. The top speed that can be reached by this motorcycle is 169 mph (271 km/h) while the power of this Ducati can reach 119.3 kW (160.0 bhp) @ 9750 rpm. This Ducati 1098s is using 6 speed chain transmissions.

 

9. BMW K 1200 S: 174 mph (278 km/h)

This cool motorcycle is manufactured by BMW. It’s using 16 valves with 4 cylinder. The engine is DOHC, horizontal in-line and liquid cooled. The top speed that can be reached by this motorcycle is 174 mph (278 km/h). You can expect this motorcycle to produce 164.94 horsepower (120.4 kW) @ 10250 RPM. The transmission used by this fast motorcycle is 6 speed manual transmission.

8. Aprilia RSV 1000R Mille: 175 mph (278 km/h)

This fast motorcycle is coming from the factory of Aprilia. It’s using 998 cc 60 degree V-twin engine. You can expect this motorcycle to reach 175 mph (278 km/h) for its top speed. This motorcycle can produce 105.24 Kw (143.09 PS; 141.13 hp) @ 1000 rpm. This Aprilia motorcycle is using 6 speed chain drive transmission system.

 

7. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11/ZZ-R1100: 176 mph (283 km/h)

This stylish motorcycle is manufactured by Japan based company, Kawasaki. It’s using 1052 cc 4-strokes, 4 cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled engine. You can reach 176 mph (283 km/h) if you accelerate this motorcycle. The power produced by this motorcycle is 108 kW (147 PS) @ 10,500rpm.This motorcycle is using 6 speed transmission as some of other fastest motorcycle.

6. MV Agusta F4 1000 R: 176 mph (299 km/h)

This motorcycle is manufactured by Augusta of Italy. The motorcycle is powered by 4 cylinder, 16 radial valves, DOHC, liquid cooled engine. Top Speed ever reach by this motorcycle is 176 mph (299 km/h). The power output that can be produced by this motorcycle is 128 kw (174 horsepower). The transmission system used by this motorcycle is multi-disc wet cluth on 6 speed cassette gearbox.

 

5. Yamaha YZF R1: 186 mph (297 km/h)
This motorcycle is produced by renowned Japan’s motorcycle manufacturer, Yamaha. The engine used for this motorcycle is forward inclined Parallel 4-cylinder, 20 valves, DOHC, liquid-cooled. This motorcycle can be expected to reach 186 mph (297 km/h) on its top speed. This motorcycle can produce 128.2 horsepower (95.6 Kw) at 10000 rpm. It’s using constant mesh 6 speed transmission system.
 4. Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird: 190 mph (310 km/h)

This motorcycle was released by Japan leading motorcycle manufacturer, Honda. This motorcycle is using 1137 cc, liquid-cooled, four cylinder engine. The engine can make this motorcycle reach 190 mph (310 km/h) while it’s running on top speed. This motorcycle can produce 114 kw (153 hp) @ 10,000 rpm power. The transmission system used by this motorcycle is close-ratio 6-speed transmission.

3. MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K: 227 mph (365 km/h)

This superbike is running using Royl Royce 250-C20 turbo shaft engine. The top speed can be reached by this motorcycle is 227 mph (365 km/h) while it can produce 320 horsepower (239 Kw) @ 52,000 rpm. The transmission system used by this motorcycle is different than other motorcycle by simply using 2 speed automatic transmission.

 

2. Suzuki Hayabusa: 248 mph (397 km/h)

This Japanese origin motorcycle is using 1340 cc, 4 stroke, four cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16 valve engine. This Suzuki manufactured motorcycle can reach 248 mph (392 km/h) on its top speed. The power can be produced is 197 horsepower (147 kw) @ 6750 rpm. Transmission system used is 6 speeds with constant mesh.

 

1. Dodge Tomahawk: 350 mph (560 km/h)

This Dodge Tomahawk is very limited motorcycle that use 10 cylinder, 90 degrees v-type engine. It can reach 350 mph (560 km/h) when it’s on top speed. This motorcycle can produce 500 horsepower (370 Kw) @ 5600 rpm. This motorcycle is using a simple transmission system by using just 2 speed manual transmission.

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