Fastest Motorcycles on the Planet
Long before shows like “American Chopper” and “Orange County Choppers” hit the airwaves these beastly bikes have captivated fans of speed, engineering and the open road. Ever since the first bicycle was invented people have been striving to up the design and increase its speed. When the first motorcycle arrived in 1885, the next bar grew. Many continue pushing the limits of the fastest motorcycles on the planet. Now we have bikes capable of speeds greater than the fastest sports cars!
So without further ado, check out some of the fastest motorcycles on the planet
5 Fastest Choppers on the Planet:
1. Dodge Tomahawk
With a v-10 Viper engine, 500 horsepower and 525-pounds of torque, this isn’t just the fastest chopper on the planet but faster than the fastest car on the planet, the Bugatti Veyron. However, the fact that it’s not street legal in the US and there’s very limited production puts this bike in a gray area between concept and production. This has was never road tested, but some say the Dodge Tomahawk could go 300 miles per hour.
By Elambeth – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Tomhawk2.jpg, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link
2. Suzuki Hayabusa
The 1340cc, 197-hp, 4-cylinder, engine on this 6-speed Japanese powerhouse gives this motorcycle a top speed of 248mph! And it doesn’t hurt that this machine looks like a mechanized falcon, which is what Haybusa means in Japanese. It permanently secured the title as the fastest production motorcycle on the planet since Europe set a limit for bike speed to 186 mph.
By FlyboyHCH – Own work, Public Domain, Link
3. MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K
This bike is the first motorcycle in the world to actually use a turbine engine, taken from a Rolls Royce Allison. The turbine gives this bad boy 425 pounds of torque and 320hp, allowing riders speeds of up to 227 mph. Some of these have sold as much as $185k, setting a world record for price of a production motorcycle.
By Supermac1961 from CHAFFORD HUNDRED, England – MTT Streetfighter Turbine, CC BY 2.0, Link
4. Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird
Honda has done it again with their motorcycles! This 1137-cc, 4-cylinder crotch rocket reaches speeds of up to 190mph. You’ll think you’re riding the famed Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. Before the Suzuki Hayabusa, the Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird was the fastest production motorcycle. Now there are a good number of faster bikes, but it is always good to remember who paved the way. Originally known as the fastest crotch rocket based on its design, this car is still bought by speed chasers everywhere.
By Stahlkocher – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link 5. Yamaha YZF R1
Another speed demon from Japan, this crotch rocket features a liquid-cooled, parallel 4-cylinder engine with 20 valves and a 6-speed transmission. All of which allow this behemoth to get its rider up to speeds of 186mph! New models get up to 200 horsepower, allowing it to get to the limit of speed for production motorcycles.
By Rainmaker47 – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, LinkThese bikes were all designed to push the envelopes of speed and design while still being practical and available to the general public (with the exception of the Tomahawk). And even if you can’t get your hands on some of these incredible machines, as certain countries have limitations which make
shipping a motorcycle overseas less practical, you can, hopefully, imagine yourself peeling across the pavement at these tremendous speeds.
On the other hand, if you’re now set on bringing one of these bikes to your door, here are some quick tips for shipping motorcycles overseas.
Motorcycle enthusiasts have a passion for their vehicles, their community of riders, and a need to share their finds, concepts, mods and adventures.
As we over here at Schumacher Cargo consider ourselves among those champions of the chopper–shipping thousands of these beloved machines to every corner of the globe–we decided it was high time to award the best, brightest, and baddest of these biker blogs.
Here Are the 23 Baddest Chopper Blogs:
They cover all things motorcycle: be it a custom job, a cafe racer or a classic bikes. The site is operated out of New Zealand by Chris Hunter, whose additional passion for photography means you’re in for some gorgeous pics. Their long tenure in the industry definitely gives them a place as one of the baddest chopper blogs we know.
2. Knuckleduster
Grail Mortillaro operates this site, giving visitors an inside look at his DIY bike. It’s so close and complete you feel like you’re right in the garage with him.
Kneeslider covers all things motorcycle, from the latest designs to DIY projects. Kneeslider also has a motorcycle parts listing section so you can improve your chopper with other members.
Featuring elegant photos of gorgeous bikes, breaking news or police busted for drag racing, Cyril Huze is definitely one of the best bike blogs out there. As of 2018 they’re no longer posting, but we like to remember it as one of our favorite chopper blogs.
The best blog around for vintage motorcycles. A digital museum for some of the oldest, toughest, and gorgeous of these early pioneers. This chopper blog is one of the best for appreciating the art of all things motorcycle.
Run by a year-round rider looking to offer his readers travel stories, book reviews, pictures, videos and all things relevant to the world of motorcycles. As of 2016 Tilted Horizons has stopped publishing, but we look forward to one day hearing stories of his chopper journey again.
7. Twisting Asphalt
covers sports cars and bikes but the fact that it’s operated by a professional motorcycle documentarian means you can check out high-quality pics and videos of some of the baddest choppers out there.
Gives a more personal experience of one man’s passion with motorcycles, sharing lengthy-but-worthy reads for the committed rider.
9. Rippin Kitten
Gives us a female take on motorcycle madness. Liz Frazier covers all aspects of the culture, from gear, to clothing, to product reviews, to steam-powered bikes and beyond. She shows us that having the baddest choppers can be for every gender.
This blog is dedicated solely to covering CB 750 Cafe Racers. Chocked full of gorgeous photos from old models to new–and a few motorcycle “Cling On Girl” models as well.
11. Unleash Your Adventure
Recently unveiling their new website, is a blog for motorcycle travel. Here you can find out what it’s like to bike across Thailand and other exotic locales.
XS650 Chopper is a builder’s blog. Readers from all over submit pics and stories of their amazing builds and rehabs of cult-favorite Yamaha XS650 bikes.
Bikes, babes and business, “Faster and Faster” covers the latest bikes, trade show appearances and news from around the world.
Dedicated to all things relevant to the sporty bike gaining in popularity across the world. Great photos, great design, great blog.
15. Bikes in the Fast Lane
While the layout can seem a little cluttered, this is a great blog for catching up on all the latest in motorcycle news, including which countries have recently banned motorcycles.
Covers the motorcycle racing scene in the salt flats of Bonneville.
Another great chopper blog for our female riders out there. For ten years, this “Girlie Motorcycle Blog,” as creator Rachel/”Fuzzy” puts it, covers road trips, fun stops, tales from the road and other items related to her love of motorcycles.
Named after the all common side-effect of a good ride, keeps readers apprised to the latest chopper news, such as the first man to reach 200mph speeds with a 125cc bike.
Provides a great personal riding blog from New Zealand riders Mark and Andrew. They give their experiences on everything from wearing contacts while riding to the details of a long ride.
20. Honda Motorcycles Blog
Covers, as you probably guessed, Honda motorcycles. This site has great pics, videos, and maintenance tips for your Honda bike.
WBW is your stop for motorcycle, gear, and apparel reviews.
22. Motorcycles In Thailand
Our fellow riders in Thailand have been keeping us up to speed on the hottest bikes coming out next year. Check out their coverage on the 2014 BMW R1200GS.
23. Harley Davidson Blog
Of course, no list is complete without a blog dedicated to the most recognizable and bad choppers ever on the streets. The Harley Davidson Blog has everything Harley: from travel tips to books to celebs to news and the latest tech talk.
Further Reading
While there are countless motorcycle blogs out there, these are the ones we’ve deemed the baddest. If your favorite chopper blog isn’t on there, leave a comment and we’ll check it out for next year’s awards.
If you would like to bring your chopper around the world, start our quote form at the top of the page.
Written by Alex Bach
Most concept bikes try to give us a glimpse into the future. Unfortunately for many of their admirers, that future is still too far away–and you want to ride these puppies now!
While no one can say when these motorcycles will fall into production, after all, that’s why they’re “concept” bikes, these 6 have some of the best chances of making to the open road.
But just because your bike may not be one of these concepts doesn’t mean you shouldn’t treat it as if it were. Schumacher Cargo ships over 10,000 bikes per year and treats each of them like the concept bikes they once were.
I Care Motorcycle
Designed by French conceptual masters in the Enzyme Group, this bike looks like the early drafts of the motorcycles for “The Dark Knight” or the “Tron” reboot. With a 1.8, 6-cylinder engine and dual exhaust, this bike is not just a concept of awe and speed, it actually has a real possibility of someday seeing its way into production.
Dodge Tomahawk V10
If the I Care bike were a cross between The Dark Knight and Tron, this would look like a mix between the former and Superman. While appearing more militaristic than the I Care (the struts look just like the Batpod’s machine guns) the Tomahawk’s steel frame and Viper engine make this motorcycle a distinct Motor City masterpiece we could see in production if our laws didn’t object to it having 4 wheels.
Indian’s Alien “Speed Racer”
Designed by Dan Bailey, this sleek and frightening beast has found a new nickname among enthusiasts of the concept: the Alien Speed Racer. Taking inspiration from the famous sci-fi franchise, Bailey modified the designs of the Kawasaki Ninja after their tapered heads and sleek aesthetics.
Ferrari V4 Motorcycle
It’s a Ferrari…but it’s also a bike! Does anything more need to be said? No, but here’s some anyway: this bike boasts a V4 engine with F-16 inspired controls for this nearly-literal crotch rocket.
2015 Honda CB750
At first glance it appears like a video game version of a dirt-bike. Then you look closer. Honda’s concept features a carbon fiber body with a 750cc 4-cylinder engine with a 5″ display for GPS and driving modes.
Zero Moto
We’ll have to wait a couple more years for this bad boy to be in production. Like 30.
This electric bike features all wheel drive with pairs of wheels in the front and back, capable of spinning in reverse direction for a smaller turning radius or faster for high-speed lane changes.
As these were supposed to be bikes that had a shot of making it onto production some day, certain concept bikes that were just stunning–such as the Swordfish or the Mach Ness–didn’t, unfortunately, make the list.
Written By Jason Lowder
Few things are as revered and storied as hitting the open road for an adventure. Odysseus , Bilbo Baggins and “Easy Rider” all shared that need for adventure. Like “Easy Rider,” the motorcycles and bikes have been some of the most exciting modes of travel out there.
And hitting the road in style is all a part of the adventure. While many looking for a stylish cross-country bike likely won’t find these in their price range, the following bikes are certainly worth drooling over from a distance.
Here Are 5 Of the Most Expensive Bikes Ever Sold:
1. Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike (price: $555,000)
This behemoth looks like it popped a wheelie and ripped itself from the pages of comic books. With its pristine, stainless steel design, it appears that if Superman ever got tired of flying this is the motorcycle he would ride.
The bike’s 8.3 liter, 500 horsepower engine–capable of reaching 60 mph in under 2.5 seconds–also, unfortunately, makes the bike street illegal in the US of A.
2. Damien Hirst’s “Butterfly” Trek Madone (price: $500,000)
Renowned and sometimes-controversial artist Damien Hirst designed this bicycle, which uses real butterfly wings by the way, for Lance Armstrong’s 2009 Tour de France ride. It fetched its whopping $500,000 at auction for the Livestrong charity.
3. Ecosse Titanium Series RR Limited Edition (price: $275,000)
With a style that looks like it could have come out of a scene from the WWII-action flick “The Great Escape,” this motorcycle has all the class of a vintage model with the speed, innovation and technology of today. If Steve McQueen had had this 2,150cc supercharged bike, there’s no doubt he would have escaped capture–and maybe won the war while doing so.
4. Macchia Nera’s Concept Bike ($201,000)
A one-of-a-kind motorcycle–literally, there is only one of these bikes in the world–this concept design features beautiful Italian engineering coupled with a classically simple design.
5. Trek Yoshitomo Nara Speed Concept (price $200,000)
The UFO’s that adorn this concept bike by Trek should give you some indication of its otherworldly creation. Famous Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara designed this awe-inspiring bicycle.
While you might not be able to get your hands on some of these bikes, you can, of course, imagine yourself cruising the open road on any one of them–which means if you crash you won’t be ruining a half-million dollar investment.
Before you launch into your pan-American bike trip be sure and check out our motorcycle shipping services to get you the best rates on moving your bike. You may even decide to take your motorcycle or bike overseas!
Popular overseas motorcycle events in Europe, Australia, New Zealand
If you are a motorcycle enthusiast who loves nothing more than riding your bike on the open road and feeling the wind on your face, you may be attending or tempted to attend some of the international motorcycle events offered surrounding the legend that is the motorcycle.
Whether you live to ride and enjoy traveling internationally with your bike or simply want to visit and see some motorcycles while abroad, these international motorcycle events will keep you on your toes. From Europe to Australia, there are many events waiting for you to participate in and as long as you follow some of our tips, you’ll be well on your way.
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