What Honda Motorcycle is the Fastest?
Honda has produced several high-performance motorcycles over the years, pushing the boundaries of speed and engineering. Let's explore some of the fastest Honda motorcycles, both for track use and street-legal models.
Track-Only Speed Demon
The fastest Honda motorcycle ever produced is the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP with a top speed of 188 mph. This track-focused beast has an impressive 214 horsepower from its 999cc inline-four engine in the Euro model. While not street-legal, it represents the pinnacle of Honda's motorcycle engineering, drawing technology directly from their MotoGP program.
Street-Legal Speed Kings
For road-going motorcycles, Honda has a rich history of producing fast bikes:
CBR1100XX Super Blackbird
The Super Blackbird held the title of world's fastest production motorcycle when it was introduced in 1996. It achieved a top speed of 178.5 mph in 1997, setting a Guinness World Record at the time. With 164 horsepower from its 1,137cc inline-four engine, the Super Blackbird remained a formidable high-speed tourer until its discontinuation in 2007.
CBR1000RR Fireblade
The Fireblade name has long been associated with Honda's top-tier sportbikes. The 2013 model, in particular, stands out for its performance:
Quarter-mile time: 9.98 seconds (as tested by Cycle World)
Top speed: Approximately 188 mph
CBR600RR
While not the absolute fastest in Honda's lineup, the CBR600RR deserves a mention for its impressive performance in the middleweight class. It has consistently been one of the quickest 600cc sportbikes available.
Evolution of Speed
Honda's pursuit of speed has been evident throughout its history:
1987 Hurricane CBR600F: Set the stage for Honda's high-performance offerings with a quarter-mile time of 12.01 seconds.
1997 CBR1100XX Super Blackbird: Achieved a top speed of 178.5 mph, briefly holding the title of world's fastest production motorcycle.
2002 RC51: A homologation special built for racing, capable of a 10.55-second quarter-mile time.
2013 CBR1000RR Fireblade: Pushed the envelope with a 9.98-second quarter-mile time.
Current CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP: While exact top speed figures aren't officially published, it's undoubtedly Honda's fastest current offering for the street.
Some of the Fastest Motorcycles in the World
While Honda may not currently hold the outright top speed record for production motorcycles, they continue to produce some of the fastest and most capable sportbikes on the market. The legacy of speed established by models like the Super Blackbird lives on in the current Fireblade, which combines cutting-edge technology with raw power to deliver exhilarating performance on both track and street.
For riders seeking the ultimate in Honda performance, the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP represents the pinnacle of the company's street-legal offerings, while its track-only variant pushes the limits even further.
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