Fastest BMW Motorcycles: When it comes to speed on two wheels, BMW Motorrad doesn’t play around. The German brand might be best known in the U.S. for its comfortable touring bikes, but when BMW decides to build a superbike, it goes all-in. Whether you’re carving up highways, dreaming about track days, or just love the thrill of raw horsepower, these BMW motorcycles rank among the fastest the brand has ever built.
If you’re a U.S.-based rider wondering which BMWs push the limits of speed, here’s a breakdown of five bikes that prove BMW is just as serious about adrenaline as it is about comfort.
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1. BMW K 1300 R – 165 MPH (But Not for the U.S.)
A true muscle bike, the K 1300 R delivered 171 horsepower from a 1293cc inline-four. It could rocket from 0–62 mph in just 2.9 seconds, topping out at 165 mph. Sadly, this naked beast never officially made it to U.S. dealerships — but if you’ve ever spotted one in Canada or Mexico, you know what America missed out on.
2. BMW M 1000 XR – 170 MPH
This crossover motorbike which is offered in the United States, combines insane performance with long-distance comfort. With a 999cc four-cylinder engine producing 201 horsepower the M 1000 XR can reach speeds of up to 170 mph. The bike feels comfortable on both highways and winding rural roads when BMW’s dynamic damping control is added.
3. BMW K 1200 S – 173.5 MPH
BMW stunned the motorcycling community in the 2000s with the K 1200 S. At Bonneville Salt Flats a stock 2006 model reached a record speed of 173.57 mph (and one run reached 177 mph). With 167 horsepower and for its time cutting-edge suspension technology this sport tourer demonstrated that BMW could compete with the big boys.
4. BMW S 1000 RR – 188 MPH
Ask any U.S. superbike fan, and they’ll tell you the S 1000 RR is a legend. With 205 horsepower, a lightweight 408-pound frame, and tech like Race ABS and ABS Pro, it’s both blisteringly fast and surprisingly rider-friendly. The top speed? A jaw-dropping 188 mph — making it one of the fastest production bikes you can actually buy in America.
5. BMW M 1000 RR – 189 MPH (or 195 MPH in Europe)
The M 1000 RR is completely crazy if the S 1000 RR is wild. Designed as a road race bike it had a U.S. specification of 205 horsepower and a top speed of 189 mph. But across the pond, BMW cranks it up to 218 horsepower for an even crazier 195 mph top speed. Carbon wheels, M winglets and lightweight design make it a superbike that only the boldest riders will tame.
Final Thought
BMW motorcycles might not dominate American roads like Harleys or Hondas but when it comes to pure performance they bring serious heat. From record-breaking sport-tourers to track-ready superbikes BMW proves it can build machines that mix German engineering with raw speed thrills.
So if you’re shopping for a superbike in the U.S. or just want to know what’s out there, these five BMW motorcycles are proof that speed and style can absolutely go hand in hand.
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