Nowadays the advancements both in terms of mechanics and + technologies on board our motorcycles, we know very well that by riding a motorcycle we have very safe and stable vehicles in our hands from various points of view. However, circulating by motorbike always involves additional risks compared to other means and with these in particular it is really risky…
Many in our country are passionate about two wheels. It must be admitted very calmly: these vehicles offer the driver an incomparable feeling of freedom that is not easily replicable on board other vehicles such as cars.
In fact, when we are on board a motorcycle it almost feels like we are literally flying over the asphalt and any motorcyclist would never exchange these sensations for anything else in the world. However, with the adrenaline comes the risks and we must still consider that riding a motorbike at high speeds can still put us in danger.
Despite the safety systems on board, in fact, a simple inattention is enough to make us completely lose control of the vehicle with serious consequences. With these bikes in particular, things become even more complicated…
If you have these bikes, be very careful…
As we said above, motorcycles have also benefited from the arrival of technology on board. Until relatively a few years ago, in fact, riding a motorcycle could have been a real nightmare due to the lack of many components that we take completely for granted today.
Among the others, some must certainly be mentioned which over time have earned the sad name of flying coffins due to their extreme characteristics. First up on our list is the 1969 Kawasaki 500 Mach III. It seems that this bike wasn’t all that powerful but apparently the power of its two cylinders was enough to make it totally unmanageable at certain speeds.
Next we find the 1981 Suzuki Katana 1100. Its engine was a very powerful 4-cylinder which allowed it to reach a maximum speed of 220 km/h. Following instead the Honda CX 650 Turbo which instead did not boast of such a powerful engine. The presence of the turbo, however, especially at medium speeds, made it really difficult to drive.
The latest in our roundup is the 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R which was the first modern super sports car to exceed the 1:1 engine power to weight ratio. In fact, the bike weighed 170 kg with an engine that could instead deliver up to 175hp. In short, the ingredients are all there for an indomitable beast.