For some motorists, this type of transport, like a motorcycle, is unacceptable, since it often interferes with the road. Some people think that a motorcycle is not even a mode of transport. But modern high-speed bikes can give odds to almost any sports car.
In the early 2000s, each motorcycle company tried to invent a unique bike that would be the fastest of all models. The pace was growing very fast, and some motorcycle companies that previously collaborated became rivals, which is why the struggle for the “Fastest Motorcycle” nomination began.
Global problem
After some time, motorcycles appeared on the roads, which reached incredible speeds, and because of this it was very difficult to control them. The number of accidents grew every day, and it was necessary to solve this problem. It is for this reason that many well-known motorcycle brands gathered at one table in order to solve this problem and establish the maximum allowable motorcycle speed.
Until that moment, bikes were racing along the roads at an incredible speed of over 450 km / h. In order to reduce the number of accidents and to reduce the maximum number of motorcyclists dead, bike manufacturers decided to set a speed limiter on each model at around 300 km / h. Even today, every motorcycle is equipped with a special electronic speed limiter, which at a mark of more than 300 km / h will block the engine speed. But in 2013, Dodge released a really powerful “beast”, which is considered the fastest motorcycle in the world. Now it will be discussed in more detail.
Dodge tomahawk
This motorcycle is unique not only for its maximum speed, but also for its unique design. The length of the Dodge Tomahawk is about two meters, the width is more than 65 centimeters, and the height is one meter. Also, this motorcycle has not two wheels, like all the others, but four. All of them are double and are located in a couple of centimeters from each other. An eight-liter engine with 500 horsepower develops a speed of up to 500 km / h.
Options
The engine was developed by Dodge. They were not only able to invent a unique engine in terms of power, but also to install it on a motorcycle. The 8.2-liter ten-cylinder engine has an ultimate power of 500 l / s. It is the most powerful engine in the world that has been mounted on a motorcycle.
The demonstration of the revolutionary Dodge Tomahawk, held in Detroit, completely surprised everyone with its maximum speed. In 2.5 seconds, this “beast” accelerated to hundreds of kilometers, and as its designers say, the maximum speed that it can develop is 640 km / h.
Specifications
The fastest motorcycle in the world is not serial. If we take into account that the Dodge Tomahawk is assembled only by hand, then in the world there are only one dozen of such models. In the manufacture of the case, only high-quality metals, such as titanium, carbon and aluminum, are used.
If we talk about dry statistics, then the presented motorcycle has the following characteristics:
- engine displacement - 8.2 liters;
- power - 500 l / s;
- KP - two-stage mechanical;
- tank of 13 liters.
Each pair of dual wheels is mounted on an independent suspension. Thanks to this, the Dodge Tomahawk can smoothly gain maximum speed and confidently stay on the road.
Interesting fact: this bike is not designed to ride. Although this “beast” can fully move along the road, and even with incredible speed, the designers created it as a sculpture or monument.
5 fastest motorcycles in the world
Of course, in addition to the motorcycle presented, there are others who are able to impress with their speed characteristics.
- Bimota YB6. This motorcycle was created using two manufacturers: Yamaha and Bimota. European manufacturers have concentrated their efforts on building the right design, and Japan has designed power units such as engine, transmission, brakes, etc. This model accelerates to 265 km / h, having a liter engine of 145 l / s.
- Kawasaki Ninja. Japanese motorcycle that is very popular in North America. To achieve such popularity, the motorcycle was helped by its four-cylinder engine with water cooling. The maximum speed of Kawasaki Ninja is 270 km / h.
- Honda Super Blackbird. This motorcycle received its bronze medal as one of the fastest motorcycles in the world. The first model was released in 1996 and interested everyone in its reliability, high-quality assembly and maximum comfort. The power of this bike is 153 horsepower and allows you to accelerate to 292 km / h.
- MV Agusta F4. MV Italian motorcycle was recognized in 2010 as the fastest motorcycle in the world. The MV Agusta engine has a liquid cooling system, 183 horsepower and is able to reach a maximum speed of more than 321 km / h.
- The first place, of course, is Dodge Tomahawk. It is the fastest motorcycle in the world. Its ten-cylinder engine with a capacity of 500 l / s will leave behind any of these.
But you need to remember that Dodge Tomahawk does not belong to the category “The fastest serial motorcycle in the world”, as it has manual assembly.