Fastest Production Motorcycles Ever
From the 150 mph Vincent Black Lightning to the 216 mph electric Lightning LS-218, see how production motorcycle top speeds have evolved over a century. The Kawasaki Ninja H2R and Lightning LS-218 top the list at over 215 mph.
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| # | Motorcycle | Top Speed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lightning LS-218 | 216 mph | Electric |
| 2 | Kawasaki Ninja H2R | 215 mph | Supercharged track-only |
| 3 | Ducati Panigale R | 202 mph | V-twin superbike |
| 4 | Suzuki Hayabusa (1999) | 194 mph | Unrestricted original run |
| 5 | BMW S 1000 RR (2nd gen) | 193 mph | Inline four superbike |
| 6 | MV Agusta F4 R 312 | 193 mph | Inline four superbike |
| 7 | BMW S 1000 RR (1st gen) | 188 mph | Inline four superbike |
| 8 | Kawasaki ZX-14 | 186 mph | Hyper sport tourer |
| 9 | Suzuki Hayabusa (2000-2007) | 186 mph | Speed-limited (agreement) |
| 10 | Kawasaki ZX-12R | 186 mph | Hyper sport |
| 11 | Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird | 180 mph | Sport tourer |
| 12 | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11 | 176 mph | Inline four sport |
| 13 | Bimota YB8 Furano | 172 mph | Italian exotic |
| 14 | Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP | 167 mph | Inline four sport |
| 15 | Vincent Black Lightning | 150 mph | V-twin 1949-1952 |