Ducati Panigale 1299 S
Ducati doesn’t play games when it comes to the fastest bikes category. With the Panigale 1299 S, the story isn’t any different. The sweet Desmodromic sounds from this 1285cc combine with over 200 horsepower for some serious fun at 420 pounds wet.
Ducati also equips their superbike with nothing but the best, including semi-active steering dampening and one of the best ABS systems on the road. Sure, maintenance is more than expensive and Ducatis have a bit of a temperamental reputation, but that’s the price to pay for having an Italian supermodel in your personal collection.
Honda RC213V-S
A MotoGP bike with turn signals and mirrors. That is essentially what the RC213V-S is. Hand built on the same architecture that won Honda back-to-back World Championships in ’13 and ’14, there isn’t much debating this bike’s athletic abilities. Especially with the optional Sport Kit cranking out 215 horses instead of the standard 157.
A nine level traction control system lays down the power with utmost precision. You’re also getting a liter bike with the handling prowess of a 250cc, perfect for dropping knees and kissing the apex. Lightweight is the name of the game with the RC213V-S, at 418 pounds. Unfortunately, it’ll also leave your investment accounts much lighter, with a price tag of $184,000 right off the showroom floor.
