Hyper Sport Bikes of the World
Saturday, June 14th, 2008Hyper sport bikes emphasize on top speed and acceleration. These bikes are typically powered by 1100cc engines, weighing around 227kg and attain speeds in excess of 180 mph (290 km/h). The top ones are lined up here…
Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird
Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird was the world’s fastest production motorcycle when it first appeared in late 1996. 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 a Blackbird 1500+ miles a day for seven consecutive days in late spring of 2007, setting a motorcycle endurance record. The Blackbird name is an obvious nod to the Lockheed SR-71 aircraft.
Engine Type: 999cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Transmission: Close-ratio six-speed
Suzuki Hayabusa
In Japanese, Hayabusa means ‘Peregrine Falcon’, the bird capable of achieving speeds over 200mph or 322kmph. The name has a subtle reference to the competing Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird.
The GSX1300R, powered by a 1299cc inline-4 liquid-cooled engine was capable of doing quarter mile in 10.02 seconds at 143.7 mph. Acceleration was mind-blowing- 0 to 60mph in 3.13 seconds. Following heavy competition, Suzuki revised the GSX1300R for the 2008 model year. The engine size was increased to 1340cc to boost power output. Other notable features include a new 4-2-1-2 exhaust system meets Euro 3 and Tier 2 emission regulations, a slipper clutch, and redesigned bodywork.
The motorcycle in stock form is capable of doing quarter mile in 9.85 seconds at @ 149.7 mph while it can shoot from standstill to 60mph in 2.77 seconds and 180 mph in 18.9 seconds.
Engine Type: 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14
The Ninja ZX-14 is currently Kawasaki’s most powerful sport bike. It was introduced at the Tokyo 2005 Show. The Ninja ZX-14 is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60mph in 2.5 seconds. Top speed is electronically restricted to 186 mph (299 km/h).
Engine Type: 1352cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline-four
Transmission 6-speed
BMW K1200S
The K 1200 S can accelerate from a dead stop to 60mph in just 2.8 seconds. The K1200S features ABS brakes and a few other creative comforts.
Engine Type: Transverse mounted, 1157 cc, liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder, 167bhp
Transmission: 6-speed
Yamaha FJR1300
Engine Type: 1298cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 valves
Transmission: 5-speed; Yamaha Chip-Controlled Shift (YCC-S)