What is the fastest speed of a motorcycle in mph?
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The fastest motorcycle is the Dodge Tomahawk, which can exceed 500 mph. Sports motorcycles, also known as sport bikes, are primarily designed for leisure and recreational use, serving as an entertaining mode of transportation. A motorcycle is a two- or three-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine. The main mechanical components of a motorcycle include the powertrain, braking system, cooling system, steering system, and electrical system. The speed limits for motorcycles as stipulated by national regulations are as follows: Article 45 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" states: Motor vehicles shall not exceed the speed limits indicated by traffic signs or markings on the road. On roads without speed limit signs or markings, motor vehicles shall not exceed the following maximum speeds: On roads without a centerline, the speed limit is 30 km/h in urban areas and 40 km/h on rural roads. On roads with only one motor vehicle lane in the same direction, the speed limit is 50 km/h in urban areas and 70 km/h on rural roads. On highways, the maximum speed for motorcycles must not exceed 80 mph, and the minimum speed must not be below 60 mph.
I've been following motorcycle speed records. Remember the Dodge Tomahawk, which claimed to reach a top speed of 676 km/h? But that was just a concept vehicle and never legally driven on public roads. In reality, some production motorcycles like the Kawasaki Ninja H2R can only achieve over 400 km/h on closed tracks. However, riding at such speeds is extremely dangerous—ordinary people should never attempt it, as life is priceless. For daily motorcycle commuting, 120-180 km/h is more than enough. Interestingly, the evolution of speed records began after World War II, and now electric motorcycles are catching up, but safety always comes first.