Top 10 Fastest Honda Motorcycles Ranked by Top Speed
TL;DR
- The Honda RC213V-S is the fastest street-legal Honda ever built, with a reported top speed around 200 mph in stock form and up to 212 mph with the factory race kit.
- The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP is the fastest Honda you can currently buy new, reaching 185-186 mph in GPS testing (MotoStatz, 2022).
- The CBR1100XX Super Blackbird briefly held the world production motorcycle speed record when it launched in 1996, with a GPS-tested top speed of 178 mph.
- Honda does not publish official top speed figures for US-market models; the numbers here come from named independent tests or manufacturer press materials, flagged where appropriate.
- Every bike on this list is either a supersport, superbike, or homologation special – Honda’s cruiser and adventure lineup sits well below these figures.
The 10 Fastest Honda Motorcycles: Quick-Reference Rankings
Honda publishes no official top speed for most US-market models. Figures below come from GPS-instrumented tests, manufacturer press data, or contemporaneous road tests. Estimated figures are flagged as such.
| Rank | Model | Years | Top Speed | Engine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RC213V-S | 2015 | ~200 mph stock / ~212 mph race kit | 999cc V4 | Reported; no public GPS test |
| 2 | CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP | 2020-2025 | 185-186 mph | 999cc inline-4 | MotoStatz GPS, 2022 |
| 3 | CBR1000RR (2008-2011) | 2008-2011 | 178 mph | 999cc inline-4 | MotoStatz GPS, 2022 |
| 4 | CBR1100XX Super Blackbird | 1996-2007 | 178 mph | 1,137cc inline-4 | MotoStatz GPS, 2022 |
| 5 | CBR1000RR (2017-2019) | 2017-2019 | ~175-179 mph | 999cc inline-4 | MotoStatz, 2026 |
| 6 | RC51 / VTR1000 SP1 | 2000-2006 | 166 mph | 999cc V-twin | MotoStatz GPS, 2026 |
| 7 | CBR900RR / 919 | 1993-1999 | ~160-174 mph | 893-919cc inline-4 | SlashGear, 2023 (varies by year) |
| 8 | NR750 | 1992 | ~160 mph | 747cc V4 oval-piston | Manufacturer/press; no GPS |
| 9 | CBR600RR | 2003-present | ~155-160 mph | 599cc inline-4 | MotoStatz GPS, 2023 |
| 10 | CBR1000RR (2004-2007) | 2004-2007 | ~168-172 mph | 999cc inline-4 | Estimated from MotoStatz comparative data |
1. Honda RC213V-S (2015) – ~200 mph
The RC213V-S is the fastest street-legal Honda ever produced. Built as a road-legal replica of Honda’s RC213V MotoGP machine, it ran a 999cc V4 producing roughly 159 hp in street tune or up to 215 hp with the optional factory race kit. Honda priced it at $184,000 and built fewer than 250 units worldwide (Robb Report, 2015).
Reported top speed is around 200 mph in stock configuration and approximately 212 mph with the race kit (HotCars, 2025). No independent GPS test result has been published for the RC213V-S, so treat both figures as manufacturer-era reporting. The US-spec version was capped at roughly 101 hp to meet EPA noise regulations, which would sharply reduce real-world top speed for American owners.
The RC213V-S shares 80 percent of its parts with the actual MotoGP bike – titanium connecting rods, forged magnesium covers, and carbon fiber bodywork included. Dry weight is approximately 375 lb. This bike is a museum piece for most people, but its place at the top of this list is hard to dispute.
2. Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP (2020-2025) – 185-186 mph
The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP is the fastest Honda currently in production. It runs a 999.7cc DOHC inline-four with the same 81mm bore as Honda’s MotoGP engine, producing 215 hp at the crank in European spec. The SP adds Ohlins third-generation electronic suspension, Brembo Stylema R calipers, and a factory Akrapovic titanium exhaust as standard equipment.
MotoStatz GPS testing of the 2021 CBR1000RR-R SP returned a top speed of 185 mph, limited by gearing rather than power (MotoStatz, 2022). Later MotoStatz testing of the 2017-2019 CBR1000RR recorded a speedo-limited 186.9 mph, consistent with Honda’s electronic cap across the superbike range. The 2025 SP carries an MSRP of $28,999. Quarter-mile time runs 9.8-10.1 seconds at roughly 154 mph terminal speed (ProfessCars, 2024).
3. Honda CBR1000RR (2008-2011) – 178 mph
The 2008-2011 CBR1000RR is the generation that closed the gap with class leaders in straight-line speed. This generation shed 14 kg over its predecessor and gained enough aerodynamic advantage to push genuine top speed to 178 mph in MotoStatz GPS testing, with 182 mph achievable with a committed tuck and ideal conditions (MotoStatz, 2022). Used examples now sell for $6,000-$9,000, making this one of the most accessible ways to get tested 175+ mph performance.
4. Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird (1996-2007) – 178 mph
When Honda launched the CBR1100XX Super Blackbird in 1996, its purpose was to be the fastest production motorcycle in the world – and it succeeded. The 1,137cc inline-four claimed 164 hp, and wind-tunnel-developed bodywork helped it beat the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11. MotoStatz GPS testing confirms 178 mph (MotoStatz, 2022); FastestLaps.com recorded 176.1 mph in a separate instrumented test (FastestLaps, 2023).
The CBR1100XX Super Blackbird lost its speed record to the Suzuki Hayabusa in 1999. That arms race triggered the voluntary 186 mph industry cap that ended production motorcycle speed wars. At its peak, the Blackbird was 10-15 mph faster than the superbikes above it in Honda’s lineup.
5. Honda CBR1000RR (2017-2019) – ~175-179 mph
The 2017-2019 CBR1000RR brought Honda’s first major Fireblade redesign in nearly a decade. Electronic rider aids arrived for the first time on a production CBR, including ride-by-wire throttle, traction control, and wheelie control. Claimed crank output was 189 hp.
MotoStatz testing recorded a speedo reading of 186.9 mph at the limiter – an electronic cap rather than an aerodynamic ceiling (MotoStatz, 2026). GPS-verified top speed for this generation lands in the 175-179 mph range. Acceleration to 100 mph is quicker than the 2008-2011 generation; top speed is essentially the same.
6. Honda RC51 / VTR1000 SP1 (2000-2006) – 166 mph
The RC51 (sold in the US as the VTR1000R) was Honda’s World Superbike homologation special: a 999cc 90-degree V-twin built to compete against Ducati in WSBK. Claimed output was 133 hp; independent dyno testing returned about 120 hp at the rear wheel. Factory specs listed top speed at 174 mph (MCN Performance Index). MotoStatz GPS testing of the SP1 recorded 166 mph as the confirmed real-world figure (MotoStatz, 2026).
The RC51 won the AMA Superbike Championship twice and took World Superbike titles in 2000 and 2002. Before the RC213V-S arrived, this was the most race-connected street Honda available.
7. Honda CBR900RR / 919 (1993-1999) – ~160-174 mph
The original CBR900RR launched in 1993 and changed what a superbike was supposed to weigh. The first-generation 893cc inline-four produced around 124 hp in a package under 400 lb dry. Top speed climbed as the engine grew through successive updates. By the late-1990s 919cc generation, top speed reached approximately 174 mph (SlashGear, 2023), up from around 160 mph for the earliest 893cc models. This generation set the template for the modern litre bike class.
8. Honda NR750 (1992) – ~160 mph (reported)
The NR750 is one of the most technically ambitious motorcycles Honda ever built. Its 747cc V4 uses oval pistons – effectively eight connecting rods and eight valves per cylinder, packing V8 combustion geometry into a four-cylinder layout. Honda claimed 125 hp and contemporary press reports cited a top speed around 160 mph. No modern GPS test of the NR750 exists; production was extremely limited and priced around $50,000 in 1992. This figure is manufacturer-claimed, not independently verified.
9. Honda CBR600RR (2003-present) – ~155-160 mph
The CBR600RR is the fastest 600cc motorcycle Honda builds for the street. MotoStatz GPS testing recorded a quarter-mile of 10.92 seconds at 131 mph terminal speed and 0-100 mph in 6.25 seconds (MotoStatz, 2023). Real-world top speed runs approximately 155-160 mph in stock trim; MotoStatz noted that speeds approaching 170 mph are possible with favorable conditions. The US-market PC37 platform has been mechanically unchanged since 2013, running roughly 113 hp at the rear wheel.
10. Honda CBR1000RR (2004-2007) – ~168-172 mph
The 2004 CBR1000RR was Honda’s first full 1,000cc Fireblade, developed in response to the Kawasaki ZX-10R, Yamaha R1, and Suzuki GSX-R1000. The 998cc engine claimed 172 hp – 20 hp more than the 954RR it replaced. No clean GPS top speed test specific to the 2004-2007 generation appears in open sources. MotoStatz GPS data for the more powerful 2008-2011 generation (178 mph) and comparative performance notes suggest the 2004-2007 bike lands approximately 168-172 mph, but that is an inference from related data, not a direct test result.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Fastest Honda Motorcycles
What is the fastest Honda motorcycle ever made?
The fastest street-legal Honda ever produced is the RC213V-S, a 2015 MotoGP replica with a reported top speed around 200 mph in stock form and approximately 212 mph with the factory race kit. Honda built fewer than 250 units at $184,000 each. For the fastest current-production Honda, the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP reaches 185-186 mph in GPS testing and costs $28,999.
What is the top speed of the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP?
The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP reaches approximately 185-186 mph in GPS-instrumented testing (MotoStatz, 2022). The electronic speed limiter intervenes at roughly this figure. Gearing – not power – caps real-world top speed; MotoStatz calculated the bike could theoretically reach around 223 mph if gearing and limiter were removed, but that is a mathematical estimate, not a measured result.
Did the Honda Super Blackbird hold the world speed record?
Yes. The CBR1100XX Super Blackbird held the world’s fastest production motorcycle title when Honda launched it in 1996, topping the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11. GPS testing confirms a genuine 178 mph. It held that record until the Suzuki Hayabusa arrived in 1999. The subsequent arms race prompted major manufacturers to agree to a voluntary 186 mph production motorcycle top speed cap, which ended the era of unrestricted speed competition.
Why doesn’t Honda publish official top speed figures for US models?
Honda does not publish official top speed figures for US-market motorcycles. The voluntary 186 mph industry cap makes the number redundant for the fastest models, and publishing high top speed figures carries legal exposure in the American market. The figures in this article come from named independent test facilities and publications.
Is the Honda CBR600RR fast enough for track use?
Yes. The CBR600RR is a legitimate track motorcycle with a real-world top speed of 155-160 mph and a 10.92-second quarter mile (MotoStatz, 2023). Its strength on track is handling precision rather than straight-line speed. Many club racers and trackday riders prefer the CBR600RR’s tractable powerband over a litre bike’s harder-to-manage delivery at typical track speeds.
Sources: MotoStatz (GPS instrumented testing, 2022-2026); FastestLaps.com (independent GPS data, 2023); ProfessCars (performance modeling, 2024); Robb Report (2015); HotCars (2025); SlashGear (2023); Wikipedia/MCN Performance Index (historical specs).
