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World's 6 fastest motorbikes

August 4, 2008

Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird, 190mph (310km/h)

Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird was the world's fastest production motorcycle, after ripping the title away from the legendary Kawasaki ZX-11.

Production of the Blackbird began in 1996 and halted in late 2007. The Blackbird was last imported to North America in 2003.

  • Manufacturer - Honda
  • Predecessor CBR1000F Hurricane
  • Class - Hyper sport
  • Engine Type: 1137cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
  • Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
  • Power 114 kW (153 hp) @ 10,000 rpm
  • Seat height 810 mm
  • Weight 227 kg (500 lbs)
  • Fuel capacity 23 liter (including the 4 liter reserve)

    Image: The Blackbird was a founding bike in the hyper sport touring niche market

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