They don't have to be faster than cars, but they usually are...if by fast, you are talking about 0 to 60 mph acceleration, of course. read more
motorcycles have to be faster than cars because speed is a motorcyclists’ greatest safety asset, more so than a helmet and leathers. It really sucks, and it is very dangerous, to ride a slow motorcycle on the freeway. read more
Faster. A 250cc motorcycles can outperform any commuter car with ease. Sure, on the higher end an exotic car can match the performance of a Ninja or a Hayabusa, but they don’t come cheap and cost anything from 20-30 times the cost of a motorcycle with similar top speed. read more