Bikers dream of riding these beauties at least once in their lifetime. GANASHREE KEDLAYA takes a peek at some fast ones
Bikers dream of riding these beauties at least once in their lifetime. GANASHREE KEDLAYA takes a peek at some fast onesWe like them fast and we are not going to complain about their mean bodies too. Though I would like to stick to the Harleys and our very own Enfields, there is still an undeniable fascination that most of us possess for the fast bikes. Here are four motorbikes that are fast, powerful but sadly not quite ideal for our Indian roads.
The Dodge TomahawkWe like the twin engines, but how about a Viper V-10 based motorcycle? Dodge Tomahawk, is a massive bull packed with 500 horsepower engine standing on four wheels that blinds you with its 'all steel shine'.u00a0 She weighs over 680 kg and according to official specifications, reaches 0-96 kmph at just 1.75 seconds, with a top speed of 563 kmph. But there are also reports that the top speed is 676 kmph. Believe that!
Honda CBR1100 XX BlackbirdFor those of you who love travelling long distances, this Bird answers your prayers. The Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird was the world's fastest production motorcycle when launched in the summer of 1996. This cool motorcycyle comes with a liquid-cooled 4 stroke 16 valve compact engine that is 1137cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinders. The Blackbird has earned a solid reputation as a powerful, fast, smooth and very reliable sport-touring motorcycle. As an example of its reliability, Dale Wilson rode over 2413 km a day on a Blackbird for seven consecutive days in late spring of 2007, setting a motorcycle endurance record.
Y2K Turbine SUPERBIKE or MTT Turbine SUPERBIKEHere is the world's first turbine-powered motorcycle. The Y2K Turbine Superbike or the MTT(Marine Turbine Technologies) is a result of those fast-paced minds giving birth to their wild imaginations. It is equipped with a Rolls Royce Allison 250 gas turbine engine, boasts power of 310 HP and the compressor speed escalates up to 54,000 rpm. Its recorded top speed is 365 kmph and costs $150,000. This superbike is recognised by Guinness World Records as the 'most powerful production motorcycle'. The bike features SmartStart ignition, full-color flat screen digital dash and forward- and rear-seeking radar detector with laser scrambler.
Ducati 1098The Ducati 1098 is Ducati's special treat for those who thrive on speed and love their superbikes. It stands strong with its 1099 cc L-twin engine. With 160 horsepower, 90.4 ft-lb torque, one can't ask for more. These figures give the 1098 the highest torque-to-weight ratio of any production sport bike ever made.
