[Retric]

The fast ones can which is the only thing that matters in this comparison. Just as there are plenty of slow ICE bikes, but again they aren’t part of this comparison either, this is about 200+MPH bikes like the Lightning LS-218 vs Ducati Panigale R etc.

[baseballdork]

Hmm. That’s not “the fast ones”, that’s specifically and purposefully built for the purpose of hitting a high speed. Can’t seem to find 0-218 time to see how it would compare with a geared ICE motorcycle. I’m not convinced it’s getting to the top fast enough for gear shifting to matter.

[Retric]

The restrictions on top speed runs to 200+MPH are so extreme they are essentially irrelevant, people do use those bikes to hit 150mph though.