The Dodge Tomahawk is a Viper V-10 based motorcycle-- a 500 horsepower engine with four wheels.
The two front wheels and two rear wheels, make it look like a motorised quadricycle rather than a typical motorcycle.
According to official specifications 0-60 mph times have been estimated at 1.75 seconds, with a top speed of 350 mph. But there are also reports that the top speed is 676 km/h (about 420 mph).
Chrysler sold nine replicas through Neiman Marcus, for up to $555,000 each. The motorcycles cannot be legally driven on public roads.
The unusual vehicle was launched at the 2003 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan.
# Manufacturer Dodge
# Production (concept vehicle)
# Engine 10-cylinder 90-degree V-type
# Top speed 350 miles per hour (560 km/h)
# Power 500 bhp (373 kW) @ 5600 rpm (45 kW/L)
# Seat height 29 inches
# Weight 1,500 pounds
# Fuel capacity 3.25 gallons

Suzuki Hayabusa, 248 mph (397 km/h)

The name Hayabusa translates directly from the Japanese as Pergerine Falcon, the bird commonly attributed of achieving speeds of over 200 mph (322 km/h) and predator of the common blackbird.
The name is a subtle reference to Honda's competing Hawk models.
When introduced in 1999, it overtook the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird as the fastest production motorcycle.
The first generation of the Hayabusa was called the GSX1300R and was powered by a 1299 cc (79.2 cu in) inline-4 liquid-cooled engine.

Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird, 190mph (310km/h)

Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird was the world's fastest production motorcycle, after ripping the title away from the legendary Kawasaki ZX-11.
Production of the Blackbird began in 1996 and halted in late 2007. The Blackbird was last imported to North America in 2003.
# Manufacturer - Honda
# Predecessor CBR1000F Hurricane
# Class - Hyper sport
# Engine Type: 1137cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
# Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
# Power 114 kW (153 hp) @ 10,000 rpm
# Seat height 810 mm
# Weight 227 kg (500 lbs)
# Fuel capacity 23 liter (including the 4 liter reserve)
The bike made famous in India by the bollywood movie Dhoom will officially be launched in the country in September.
Although boasting of a top speed of 397 km per hour as per recorded figures, the bike that will come to India will have a speed limit of 299 km per hour and will sport a price tag of Rs 11 lakh (1.1 million).
In the US, the 2008 model will boast a price tag of $11,999.
# Manufacturer - Suzuki
# Also called - GSX1300R, 'Busa', 'Bus'
# Production - 1999 - present
# Class - Hyper sport

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11/ZZ-R1100, 176 mph (283km/h)

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11/ZZ-R1100 was produced from 1990-2001. It was marketed as the ZX-11 Ninja in North America and the ZZ-R1100 in the rest of the world.
This bike held the crown of The World's Fastest Production Bike for close to a decade with a record top speed of 283 km/h (176 mph).
When the bike was introduced in 1990, the nearest production bike top speed was 16 km/h (10 mph) slower and it belonged to the ZX-10, the bike that Kawasaki was replacing with the ZX-11.
# Manufacturer - Kawasaki
# Predecessor - Kawasaki ZX-10
# Successor - ZZ-R1200/ZX-12R
# Class - Sport Tourer
# Engine - 1052 cc 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled
# Power - 108 kW (147 PS) @ 10,500 rpm
# Transmission - 6 speed

BUB Enterprises Streamliner

Wondering what this craft that resembles a rocket doing over here? Well this weird looking vehicle held the title of 'the world's fastest motorbike' in 2006.
Chris Carr, 7-time AMA Grand National Champion, piloted the BUB Enterprises Streamliner to a record 350.884 MPH at the 2006 International Motorcycle Speed Trials held at Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah September 7.
Christened 'Seven' by owner Dennis Manning (it being the seventh streamliner Manning has designed in 40 odd years), the fastest motorcycle in the world features a purpose-designed and engineered V-Four cylinder turbo charged 16 valve liquid cooled double overhead cam motor.

Media reports have said that US auto giants - General Motors and Chrysler - are keen to enter into a joint venture with Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors, respectively. While GM wants to sell its Hummer brand, Chrysler wants the Tatas to sell its Jeep Wrangler in India and possibly other Asian markets. Tata Motors is keen on a partnership with Chrysler, but, Mahindra does not view GM's offer lucrative enough as it harbours ambition of launching its own small sports utility vehicle in the US market in 2009. Mahindra, as media reports suggest, has lined up more than 200 dealers to distribute the vehicle in the US.

For the Tatas it is however a different proposal altogether, as they are already partnering Chrysler in their endeavour to develop a battery powered version of its Ace mini-truck. If the deal gets the green signal, then Chrysler would be able to sell its Jeep to the Indian military. GM, on the other hand is desperate to sell the gas-guzzling Hummer to eith India, Russian or Chinese automakers. At a time when there are loud cries for fuel efficient cars, selling Hummer may not be a very smooth ride for GM.
Hummers were originally built by AM General Corporation, which was formerly AMC Jeep's General Products division. Hummers played an important role in Operation: desert Storm (The Gulf War August 2, 1990 ? February 28, 1991). Recently, Rick Wagoner, chief executive officer of GM said the brand is being reviewed, and has the possibility of either being sold, having the production line completely redesigned, or being discontinued. The Hummer models Hummer H1 (discontinued) Hummer H2 Hummer H2 SUT Hummer H3 Hummer H3T (Coming in summer 2009) Hummer H3x Hummer H3 Alpha Concept vehicle Hummer HX
But, unfortunately, Hummers are plagued by criticism on all quarters: Compared to other heavy passenger vehicles, Hummers have poor fuel economy. Crash data for Hummers is less complete than for other SUVs. Because of its weight, it takes longer and farther to stop in emergency braking situations. The H1 lacks standard safety features, including child safety locks, child seat tethers, side air bags and stability control. Large blind spots make parking difficult and dangerous too. Some Hummers are significantly bigger than other SUVs; this can cause problems parking, driving and fitting in a garage. Safety and ecological perceptions from road users has attracted a lot of criticism too.
Chrysler's Jeep Wrangler came to the market in 1987 and was a successor to the Word War II Jeep vehicles. Jeep Wrangler is a 3.8-liter V-6 engine with 202 horsepower and 237 lb.-feet of torque is available in three different trims: Wrangler Unlimited X, Wrangler Rubicon, and Wrangler Sahara, all of them with improved fuel economy. Jeep vehicles starting in 2007 are offering the highest safety and security levels in the 66 years of the vehicle's history, including electronic sensors that detect impending wheel lockup, anti-lock-braking system. Priced nearly $21,000 the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited was unveiled at the New York Auto Show on April 12, 2006. Jeep Wrangler is a four-door convenience vehicle with a 46 cubic feet cargo space with enough room to accommodate five passengers with spacious 37 inches rear legroom.
The 2008 Jeep Wrangler was ranked 17 out of 27 'Affordable Compact SUVs'. The Wrangler is a rugged SUV designed to be most comfortable and capable off the pavement. Consequently, the Wrangler's weaknesses are in its on-road performance. Auto reviewers have complained about its confusing rear liftgate and optional three-piece Freedom Top. As far as its interior is concerned J D Power gave it 6.1 (mediocre). Reviewers find that though the 2008 Jeep Wrangler's interior has improved over the pre-2007 generation, they still are not at par with competition. On reliability, Wrangler scored 6.0.
Chrysler is also said to be in talks with Fiat on Jeep. And Fiat and Tata Motors already has a partnership. In July, Fiat agreed to handle the financing in Europe for Tata's Jaguar and Land Rover brands, while Tata said it was open to Fiat selling its ultra-cheap Nano. So it may not be long before Chrysler Jeeps start revving on Indian soil.