Top 10 Fastest Motorcycles in the World 2014

Unlike cars, motorcycles do not experience the same technological revolution. While the four-wheeled drives move towards automation and technology, bikes settle for speed and power and the selection range is quite impressive. However, an impressive bike is either super-fast or super-luxurious. It seems that it is never both at the same time. For the time being, here is the top 10 fastest motorcycles in the world 2014 that can be found on the market today.

10. Ducati 1098 Series

Using a 1099 cc engine cranking up around 160 HP, the Ducati is one of the fastest bikes in the world. It is also one of most bought superbikes. It can reach up to 169 miles per hour using its highly efficient four valves per cylinder engine. It is affordable, fast and good looking. Ducati made sure that their motorcycle will surely become one of the kings of the street.

9. BMW K1200 S

The K1200 S is just 5 mph faster than the Ducati. Even it its price is bit higher, the extra top speed makes it land safely on the ninth position. The current edition of the bike that is commercially available uses a 16 valve 4 cylinder engine that generates 164 HP at 10250 RPM. The manufacturers did not neglect the design of the being as it is one of the best looking bikes from the list.

8. Aprilia RSV 1000R Mille

The 1000R Mille is an Italian bike using an Australian engine. It is one of their most famous models that is still being used in competitions, especially the RSV 04 model. The engine is only 998 cc but can reach 175 MPH. It is capable of a maximum output of 141 HP at 1000 RPM which sets it a bit back in terms of power but the speed of the bike makes it worth of being listed in the eighth position.

7. Kawasaki Ninja

For about one decade, the Ninja model held the trophy of being the fastest bike that went in production. The series is still being produced today and there is no sign of Kawasaki discontinuing it. The currently available model uses a 11.352 cc liquid cooled engine capable of reaching 186 MPH or 299 KMPH. These numbers made it the fastest consumer available bike for quite some time and still remains one of the most known models of the manufacturer.


6. MV Agusta F4

MV Agusta F4 was initialy manufactured by the Italian automotive giant Ferrari. It was meant to become a luxurious motorcycle but it turned out that the buyers were more interested in its speed more any other feature. With its powerful 200 HP engine, the bike proved to be one of the fastest accelerating motorcycles capable of reaching 185 MHP.

5. Yamaha YZF R1

Some call it a true liter class due to its 1000 cc engine which actually got it closer to what some might say a true racing motorcycle needs. This power is coming from a 4 cylinder 20 valve engine with a maximum output of 128 HP and a maximum speed of 186 MHP.

4. Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird

Some call it a super bike, others named it a tank on two wheels. The Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird is truly one of the fastest bikes ever made to date. With its top speed of 190 MPH, the 153 HP make it a beast on the road. To make this happen, Honda borrowed elements from the Kawasaki ZX-11 to make up for a highly appreciated sport touring bike.

3. MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K

For some time, it held the Guinness World Record for the fastest production motorcycle. The original model was introduced back in 2000 and even today, after more than a decade, it still stands in the top 3 world fastest. It can reach a top speed of 227 MPH and generates 320 HP at 52.000 RPM.

2. Suzuki Hayabusa

The series kicked off in 1999 and with the introduction of the of the 1340 cc engine capable of a maximum output of 197 HP, the Hayabusa was capable of reaching 248 MPH. Such power is difficult to match at truly earns the number two spot.

1. Dodge Tomahawk


















With only 9 units produced, the Tomahawk is the fastest motorcycles ever build. Using a 500 HP V10 engine taken from a Dodge Viper, the model is difficult to match in terms of power. Theoretically, the bike can reach 350 MPH but at that point, the laws of physics and aerodynamics would make it fly off the road. Today it is the fastest bike but time will tell if manufacturers will attempt to build something even more powerful.

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Ducati Motorcycle Parts

If you have a Ducati Hypermotard then you have several upgrade options to choose from when shopping for Ducati motorcycle parts. Your first option is to upgrade your exhaust pipes. One exhaust upgrade that you can buy is the Carbon Homologated Silencer Kit. This is a 2 in 2 carbon silencer that has been designed with titanium sleeves. This exhaust kit will not only help you to reduce the noise level of your Hypermotard, but it will also help to control its emissions. Your second option for upgrading your Hypermotard exhaust system is to buy the Complete Racing Exhaust Assembly Kit. This kit is a racing 2 in 1 exhaust assembly. It offers a stainless steel manifold, carbon silencer and titanium sleeves. There are two advantages of this exhaust upgrade. First of all it reduces the weight of your bike by 7 kilograms and secondly it improves your bike's performance.

The next Ducati motorcycle parts that you can buy for your Hypermotard are racing camshafts. These parts are designed to improve the engine's performance. To make sure that these parts create the most benefits for your bike you will want to install the Complete Racing Exhaust System on your bike in conjunction with the racing camshafts.

Now that you know what Ducati Motorcycle parts will make your bike go faster, you next need to know what parts will help you to slow down. The Racing Brake Caliper Kit is a part that your bike needs if you plan on racing. This product is made from a one piece aluminum casting and it includes a dedicated front brake line.

To get your Ducati pointed in the right direction you may also want to shop for Ducati motorcycle parts that will improve your bike's steering and control. One part that you may be interested in is the Cross-Mounted Aluminum Steering Damper. This part is designed to improver your bike's front end stability, which will help you to remain in control of your bike no matter what riding style you have.

In addition to a superior line of motorcycles, Ducati also offers a great line of custom bike accessories. These accessories include items like Ducati Monster upgrade, racing bike parts, 1098 accessories, engine performance upgrade kits, wheel upgrades and bike covers. Wrecked motorcycles, salvaged parts and accessories from major manufacturers such as Harley-Davidson, Ducati, Henderson, Yamaha, Buell and Kawasaki. Find the parts you need to repair your bike or restore a vintage motorcycle as a hobby or profession

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2014 Ducati Monster 1200 S Test Ride

2014 Ducati Monster 1200 S Test Ride

On-Sale Date: April 2014

Base Price: $13,495 to $15,995

Competitors: Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC ABS, Kawasaki Z1000, Triumph Speed Triple R

Powertrains: 1198-cc L-twin, 135-145 hp, 87-92 lb-ft; six-speed manual; RWD

EPA Fuel Economy (city/hwy, mfr. est.): N/A

Ducati's Monster has been roaming the road for two decades, but the naked Italian bike wasn't always as menacing as its name might suggest. While early variants linked the fairing-free, exposed-frame design to its super-bike siblings, the second-gen model sported a lighter body and a milder 100-hp engine. That was Ducati's most powerful air-cooled twin to date, but still a mellow mill compared to its fully faired counterparts.

The all-new, third-gen model does not seem dramatically different at first glance, but the upgraded bike boasts an extensive series of upgrades. Most notably, the air-cooled engine has been switched to a large, liquid-cooled 1198-cc twin derived from the same powerplant found in Ducati's Diavel and Multistrada. Output eclipses the outgoing 1100 EVO model by a wheelie-popping 35 hp (or 45 hp with the S model). Weight gain is incremental—in this case, a climb of 28 pounds to 461 pounds, total. That lends this two-wheeled creature a fearsome power-to-weight ratio.



But the new Monster has a softer side found in ergonomic improvements such as the grips, which are now closer to the rider, and a bigger, thicker-foamed saddle. Yet there is no shortage of go-fast bits, including big Brembo monoblocs (which, in the S model are almost identical to the ones you'll find on the Panigale super bike).

While electronic management systems are nothing new in the motorcycle realm, Ducati was among the first to orchestrate different parameters through a cohesive, rider-selectable menu. The Monster's MotoGP-style LCD panel manages the bike's electronics interface, enabling three ride modes: Sport, Touring, and Urban. The settings manage engine output, throttle response, brake threshold, and an eight-way traction-control system. Digging deeper into the menus when the bike is stationary enables more customization within each mode.

Although it boasts the visual swagger of a Sicilian prizefighter (and a boisterous exhaust note that puts most of its polite Japanese counterparts to shame), the Monster launches off the line with virtually none of the low-end driveline chatter of its predecessor. The power lays on thick and heavy like a spicy ragout on penne, yet steering is light and accurate, making it easy to place the front wheel for cornering. Stopping power seems to come from an endless well, but without the harsh initial bite we experienced on the Panigale model (thanks goes to a less aggressive master cylinder). Toss the Monster into a curve, and the chassis—which is nearly 100 percent stiffer than the previous bike's—obeys with alacrity.



The 1200 S model we wrestled on the West African island of Tenerife (which, at 12,198 feet, is the highest peak in the Spanish kingdom) wore a trick Öhlins suspension and larger brakes, both upgrades from the base model. Switching through each of the riding modes felt markedly different, with Urban exhibiting the sort of mild tractability you'd expect from a starter bike. Conversely, Sport delivers edgy responsiveness. We found Touring best suited to our high-speed, technical riding exploits, as it offered the full 145 hp but delivered them with a smoother throttle response, making our two-wheeled expedition turn the road into a constantly unraveling bow on top of a giant, joyful present.

By the bottom of the mountain at the end of the day, the Monster felt like anything but. Although power was copious when called upon, its longer wheelbase and comfortable perch raised our confidence and gave us a commanding cockpit from which we could attack the road. It's rare that a motorcycle can play the roles of Jekyll and Hyde so completely, but in this case the Monster's menacing moniker only tells half the story. 

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