5 fastest bikes in GTA 5 that deserve an HSW upgrade

Players on the lookout for the fastest bikes in GTA 5's multiplayer mode have some great options to choose from. They can take advantage of their performance capabilities in races as well as missions. Interestingly, the game's PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions feature an exclusive performance upgrade for select vehicles in the multiplayer, known as the HSW upgrade, that greatly improves their base top speed and acceleration.

Unfortunately, only one of the fastest bikes in GTA 5 is compatible with this upgrade as of this writing—the Shitzu Hakuchou Drag. So, in this article, we will take a look at five of the fastest bikes in GTA 5 that deserve an HSW upgrade.

Note: This article is subjective and only reflects the writer's opinions.

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Pegassi Bati 801 and 4 other fastest bikes in GTA 5 that deserve an HSW upgrade

1) Western Reever

Western Reever is the fastest bike in GTA 5's multiplayer in terms of top speed. It has a simple design resembling the ARCH Method 143 from real life and can be bought from Legendary Motorsport for $1,900,000.

Once fully upgraded, the bike becomes capable of achieving a 163.00 mph (262.32 km/h) top speed per GTA YouTuber Broughy1322's performance tests. That is already very impressive, but making the bike HSW upgrade-compatible might help it get close to the 200.00 mph mark, which could provide a truly exhilarating experience.

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2) Nagasaki BF400

The Nagasaki BF400 is seemingly a KTM Adventure-inspired bike and ranks among the fastest bikes in GTA 5 due to its fully upgraded 137.00 mph (220.48 km/h) top speed as reported by Broughy1322.

Notably, this bike is very affordable, costing just $95,000 on the Southern San Andreas Super Autos website. Making it compatible with the HSW upgrade would allow even beginners in GTA 5's multiplayer mode access to a cheap high-performance vehicle. Although they would have to spend money on getting the upgrade itself, it may not require an exorbitant investment.

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3) Pegassi Bati 801

Pegassi Bati is also featured in GTA 4 (Image via GTA Wiki)

The Pegassi Bati 801 is available in both GTA 5 story mode and multiplayer. It has a stylish look that seems to be based on the Ducati 848 and those interested can buy it for just $15,000 from Southern San Andreas Super Autos in the online mode.

Once again, this is a great option for players on a tight budget due to its price and fully upgraded top speed of 135.00 mph (217.26 km/h) per Broughy1322. Needless to say, Rockstar Games providing an HSW upgrade for the Bati 801 would make it an even better vehicle performance-wise and one that would be available to a large chunk of players.

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4) Nagasaki Shinobi

Here's a look at the Nagasaki Shinobi (Image via Rockstar Games)

The Nagasaki Shiobi, which resembles the Kawasaki Ninja to a great extent, is one of the best-looking vehicles in GTA 5. It is also one of the fastest bikes in GTA 5 as it can go as fast as 125.25 mph (201.57 km/h) post full upgradation in the multiplayer, according to Broughy1322.

Since Shinobi is highly expensive, costing $2,480,500 on Legendary Motorsport, compatibility with the HSW upgrade could make it a considerable value-for-money purchase and worth the expenditure.

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5) Nagasaki Shotaro

Nagasaki Shotaro is one of the most unique bikes in GTA 5 as it very likely is inspired by the Light Cycle from Tron: Legacy. To unlock it, players must complete one round of the Deadline Adversary Mode. They can then buy what is one of the fastest bikes in GTA 5's multiplayer from Legendary Motorsport for $2,225,000.

Broughy1322's performance tests suggest that a completely upgraded Shotaro can hit a 123.75 mph (199.16 km/h) top speed. However, Rockstar Games providing this unique bike with an HSW upgrade option would make it an even more attractive choice for players.