Thursday, April 29, 2010
The World's Fastest Motorcycles
Hang onto your hats; we're going for a ride. The Super bike sector which was created during the seventies, would allow mere mortals such as you and I to ride something akin to the machines that our heroes use on the track. Of course we all ride sensibly, but to have that spare capacity in hand is something wonderful. Nobody's had this much power between their legs since Marilyn Monroe died. I can hear you all screaming 'Hayabusa', but here are a few others that turn heads (quickly). To avoid favoritism, I've listed them in alphabetical order. You can make up your own mind.
Aprilia RSV1000R
The V-twin power unit is going to generate 143 HP and push you up to 175mph if you're that way inclined. Experience in top class racing has allowed designers to come up with a frame that weighs in at less than 10,000 grams. Introduced in 1998 this bike is not only quick, but has the looks to go with it.
BMW K1200S
If I said 'Zero to Sixty mph in 2.8 seconds' you'll know where I'm coming from, and after that it just keeps on accelerating. With a top speed of 167mph, you ain't going to be late very often. I've never had the pleasure of riding this shaft driven beauty myself, but they say that the comfort and handling are second to none.
Ducati 1098s
160 horsepower and 169mph apart, this is one sexy bike. The high tail section gives the impression of speed, even when the bike is standing still. The whole bike only weighs 173kg, giving the highest torque to weight ratio of any production sport bike ever.
Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird
Production of this superb machine began 1997. The Blackbird gave high performance and touring comfort. At 178mph this bike won the title of 'The World's Fastest Production Bike', stealing the glory from Kawasaki. Some wag once said that the Blackbird cut through the air like a surgeon's scalpel and I can see where that analogy came from. To my eyes, this bike is just beautiful.
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14
Known as the ZZR1400 in Europe and Japan, this is Kawasaki's flagship model in the Sport bike sector. It takes just 2.5 seconds for this bike to reach 60mph and has a top speed of 186mph. It can cover a quarter mile from a standing start in less than ten seconds.
MTT Turbine Super bike Y2K
Created by Ted McIntyre of Marine Turbine Technologies Inc, this bike is only the world's second wheel driven motorcycle powered by a turbine engine, and doesn't it move; 227mph to be precise. It has a Rolls Royce Allison 250 series engine and is recognized by Guinness World Records as the 'Most Powerful Production Motorcycle'. If you want one, you'll have to find around $150,000.
MV Agusta F4 1000R
Released in 2006, this bike which could whiz you up to 185mph in rapid time set a world record at Bonneville Salt Flats and won the title of the 'Fastest Production Class 1000cc'. Massimo Tamburini, the designer had this to say about his creation 'The dream of every design engineer is to come up with the most beautiful sports motorcycle in the world, then turn it into the fastest, most exclusive sought after and powerful on the market. This was my dream too. I wanted to feel the reactions of a racing bike that could put every available ounce of power through to the ground beneath me'. You know, I think he may have cracked it.
Suzuki GSX1300R
Ah yes, the famous Hayabusa. Introduced in 1999, this bike is capable of reaching a speed of 190mph. 'Hayabusa' is Japanese for Peregrine Falcon, a bird known for its speed. The bird is also a predator of the blackbird, which also happens to be the name of the previously fastest production motorcycle. Makes you think doesn't it?
Yamaha YZF R1
Introduced in 1998, this machine brought the sector nearer to a true racing motorbike. Its 1000cc engine powers the bike up to 176mph. In June of 1997, Nick Sanders of the United Kingdom completed a circumnavigation of the globe riding a YZF R1. His time of 31 days, 20 hours set a record for the fastest motorcycle circumnavigation. He covered 19,930 miles in breaking the record.
The original article, along with other motorcycle articles and motorcycle tours can be seen at Motorbike Tours.co.uk
Aprilia RSV1000R
The V-twin power unit is going to generate 143 HP and push you up to 175mph if you're that way inclined. Experience in top class racing has allowed designers to come up with a frame that weighs in at less than 10,000 grams. Introduced in 1998 this bike is not only quick, but has the looks to go with it.
BMW K1200S
If I said 'Zero to Sixty mph in 2.8 seconds' you'll know where I'm coming from, and after that it just keeps on accelerating. With a top speed of 167mph, you ain't going to be late very often. I've never had the pleasure of riding this shaft driven beauty myself, but they say that the comfort and handling are second to none.
Ducati 1098s
160 horsepower and 169mph apart, this is one sexy bike. The high tail section gives the impression of speed, even when the bike is standing still. The whole bike only weighs 173kg, giving the highest torque to weight ratio of any production sport bike ever.
Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird
Production of this superb machine began 1997. The Blackbird gave high performance and touring comfort. At 178mph this bike won the title of 'The World's Fastest Production Bike', stealing the glory from Kawasaki. Some wag once said that the Blackbird cut through the air like a surgeon's scalpel and I can see where that analogy came from. To my eyes, this bike is just beautiful.
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14
Known as the ZZR1400 in Europe and Japan, this is Kawasaki's flagship model in the Sport bike sector. It takes just 2.5 seconds for this bike to reach 60mph and has a top speed of 186mph. It can cover a quarter mile from a standing start in less than ten seconds.
MTT Turbine Super bike Y2K
Created by Ted McIntyre of Marine Turbine Technologies Inc, this bike is only the world's second wheel driven motorcycle powered by a turbine engine, and doesn't it move; 227mph to be precise. It has a Rolls Royce Allison 250 series engine and is recognized by Guinness World Records as the 'Most Powerful Production Motorcycle'. If you want one, you'll have to find around $150,000.
MV Agusta F4 1000R
Released in 2006, this bike which could whiz you up to 185mph in rapid time set a world record at Bonneville Salt Flats and won the title of the 'Fastest Production Class 1000cc'. Massimo Tamburini, the designer had this to say about his creation 'The dream of every design engineer is to come up with the most beautiful sports motorcycle in the world, then turn it into the fastest, most exclusive sought after and powerful on the market. This was my dream too. I wanted to feel the reactions of a racing bike that could put every available ounce of power through to the ground beneath me'. You know, I think he may have cracked it.
Suzuki GSX1300R
Ah yes, the famous Hayabusa. Introduced in 1999, this bike is capable of reaching a speed of 190mph. 'Hayabusa' is Japanese for Peregrine Falcon, a bird known for its speed. The bird is also a predator of the blackbird, which also happens to be the name of the previously fastest production motorcycle. Makes you think doesn't it?
Yamaha YZF R1
Introduced in 1998, this machine brought the sector nearer to a true racing motorbike. Its 1000cc engine powers the bike up to 176mph. In June of 1997, Nick Sanders of the United Kingdom completed a circumnavigation of the globe riding a YZF R1. His time of 31 days, 20 hours set a record for the fastest motorcycle circumnavigation. He covered 19,930 miles in breaking the record.
The original article, along with other motorcycle articles and motorcycle tours can be seen at Motorbike Tours.co.uk
The World's Largest Monster Truck Limo
Can you imagine yourself riding around town in one of the largest and most unique limousine in the world?
That's what someone decided would be an incredible task. S.D.M. Industries created the largest monster truck limo in the world that is still legal on the streets. This ride would surely leave you breathless and up for just about anything because this vehicle comes in at a full 11 feet tall.
S.D.M. decided to give this monster truck limo a nice lift with a massive 24" lift underneath. Now, the complete length of the truck is coming in with a massive 36 feet long.
S.D.M. crew added a complete 14 feet onto the length of the monster truck limo. Consider stocking this monster truck with everything from a 27" TV to a complete surround system full of plenty of room for a bar, and plenty of mood lighting to accompany the stunning leather interior.
This monster truck limo cost a grand total of $250,000 to complete the modifications to.
This is one of the largest investments into any vehicle modification we have seen around the world. Can you imagine pulling up to your wedding in this magnificent piece?
This monster truck limo is definitely something to be proud of. It has a full weight of 7 tons of 14,000 pounds. Also this is one of the biggest and heaviest vehicles on the road for passenger use.
That's what someone decided would be an incredible task. S.D.M. Industries created the largest monster truck limo in the world that is still legal on the streets. This ride would surely leave you breathless and up for just about anything because this vehicle comes in at a full 11 feet tall.
S.D.M. decided to give this monster truck limo a nice lift with a massive 24" lift underneath. Now, the complete length of the truck is coming in with a massive 36 feet long.
S.D.M. crew added a complete 14 feet onto the length of the monster truck limo. Consider stocking this monster truck with everything from a 27" TV to a complete surround system full of plenty of room for a bar, and plenty of mood lighting to accompany the stunning leather interior.
This monster truck limo cost a grand total of $250,000 to complete the modifications to.
This is one of the largest investments into any vehicle modification we have seen around the world. Can you imagine pulling up to your wedding in this magnificent piece?
This monster truck limo is definitely something to be proud of. It has a full weight of 7 tons of 14,000 pounds. Also this is one of the biggest and heaviest vehicles on the road for passenger use.
Awesome Trucks
You must have seen a number of the enormous trucks drive along your city streets. In case you have then you are maybe wondering why one would want a car that giant. Well, there's not a single word than can give an answer to your question. Muck, Rocks, sand plus some more Muck. There exist so many diverse kinds of tires or wheels and suspension systems or drive trains which are employed to give these motor vehicles the chance to conquer the territory they get through. Money spent on a number of the trucks is out of this world, however, if one lives only to go racing like these ones do money can’t an obstacle.
The vehicles horsepower is approximately about 400 horsepower. And the gear train on such truck is astonishing. This is the C-6 transmission and heavy-duty tranny cool box, a shift kit, with a B&M shifter along with 1,800 rpm converter. There is also NP205 transfer case in addition to traditional drive shafts. With the aim to make this truck available to get through the muck its tires and wheels are required to be of a suitable size. This vehicle’s carrying capacity 39x18.5 Mickey Thompsons to 15x14 Weld edges. Actually the Tire Clearance did not turn out to be a problem for such big truck however the suspension lift of a 6 Trail master was put in with re-arched leaf-shaped springs behind. This vehicle put well, is a Powerhouse. Everybody of us recognizes that identical to a woman a car may be attractive on the inside however it doesn’t look complete with a fine body. Its color is traditionally blue with a pair of Ramsey winches in addition to the Lund bed liner with sun visor that complete this extremely splendid 4X4.
The vehicles horsepower is approximately about 400 horsepower. And the gear train on such truck is astonishing. This is the C-6 transmission and heavy-duty tranny cool box, a shift kit, with a B&M shifter along with 1,800 rpm converter. There is also NP205 transfer case in addition to traditional drive shafts. With the aim to make this truck available to get through the muck its tires and wheels are required to be of a suitable size. This vehicle’s carrying capacity 39x18.5 Mickey Thompsons to 15x14 Weld edges. Actually the Tire Clearance did not turn out to be a problem for such big truck however the suspension lift of a 6 Trail master was put in with re-arched leaf-shaped springs behind. This vehicle put well, is a Powerhouse. Everybody of us recognizes that identical to a woman a car may be attractive on the inside however it doesn’t look complete with a fine body. Its color is traditionally blue with a pair of Ramsey winches in addition to the Lund bed liner with sun visor that complete this extremely splendid 4X4.
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