Print Binder Sets New MotoGP Top Speed Record – How Fast?

MotoGP racers have already reached speeds exceeding 360 km/h. However, a new rider has now challenged that record.

Brad Binder, a KTM rider, achieved a new MotoGP top speed record, breaking the previous all-time record during the MotoGP Italian Sprint Race 2023 at Mugello, Italy, on Saturday, June 10, 2023.

According to official MotoGP data, Binder's KTM RC16 reached a speed of 366.1 km/h. He achieved this speed on the 1.141 km long straight at the Mugello circuit, the longest straight on the track. The rest of the circuit consists of 15 corners.

Enea Bastianini, riding a Ducati, achieved the second-fastest speed in the same session, reaching 364.8 km/h.

Fabio Di Giannantonio, also on a Ducati, followed in third place with a top speed of 363.6 km/h in the same session.

In another session, Maverick Viñales' Aprilia RS-GP achieved a top speed of 363.6 km/h, placing him fourth.

The following is a list of the top MotoGP top speed records in 2023, based on the official MotoGP website:

1. Brad Binder (KTM): 366.1 km/h
2. Enea Bastianini (Ducati): 364.8 km/h
3. Fabio Di Giannantonio (Ducati): 363.6 km/h
4. Maverick Viñales (Aprilia): 363.6 km/h
5. Jack Miller (KTM): 362.4 km/h
6. Johann Zarco (Ducati): 362.4 km/h
7. Michele Pirro (Ducati): 361.2 km/h
8. Marc Marquez (Honda): 360 km/h
9. Jorge Martin (Ducati): 360 km/h
10. Marco Bezzecchi (Ducati): 360 km/h
11. Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia): 360 km/h
12. Fabio Quartararo (Yamaha): 360 km/h
13. Miguel Oliveira (Aprilia): 358.8 km/h
14. Alex Marquez (Ducati): 358.8 km/h
15. Raul Fernandez (Aprilia): 357.6 km/h

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