Motorcycles are not just a means of transport. They are, first and foremost, a lifestyle. In the modern world, motorcycles can be compared to a medieval knight's war horse. The feeling of freedom, adrenaline and speed that riding a motorcycle gives is incomparable. Not being a comfortable means of transportation, riding a motorcycle is most likely a hobby or even a passion for life.
Let's take a look at the ranking of the most expensive motorcycles in the world.
1. Ecosse FE Ti XX
Manufactured by Ecosse Moto Works, which produces the most expensive motorcycles in the world. The bike itself is made of titanium, which distinguishes it from its counterparts. This miracle costs about $300,000.
2. Vintage Black
Vintage Black – strong speed characteristics have never been the advantages of this bike. However, this model was and remains one of the most expensive. The advantage of the model is, of course, its age. Vintage Black is, of course, a legend of motorcycle manufacturing. The cost is about 500,000 dollars (plus or minus a hundred thousand) depending on the condition.
3. Golden Chopper
And here the word "gold" should be taken literally. The motorcycle is covered with gold plates. As you can guess, it cannot be used for its intended purpose, but only as an interior decoration.
Cost is about $500,000.
4. Dodge Tomahawk
Dodge Tomahawk - the motorcycle makes you think about the future, it has such an incredible look. In addition, the maximum declared speed is 650 km / h. Of course, this is in theory. Acceleration to 100 km in just 2.5 seconds. Engine capacity is 8.2 liters, power 500 hp.
Price: $550,000.
5. Porcupine
Porcupine is quite a rare specimen. It was produced over 70 years ago in Great Britain. It was sold for 750 thousand dollars.
6. Harley Davidson motorcycle
Harley Davidson motorcycle. Although, to be honest, there is little left of the classic Harley. The unit itself is made in the style of a spaceship. Plus, the famous artist and designer Jack Armstrong had a hand (and a head, too) in its design. The initial cost of his creation was $ 1,000,000. But after he announced that this was the first and last project of this kind, the price of the bike immediately jumped three times to an incredible $ 3 million.
7. Ecosse Spirit ES1
And the most expensive motorcycle in the world was the Ecosse Spirit ES1. Formula 1 engineers had a hand in its design. Therefore, it has high speed characteristics, allowing it to accelerate to an incredible 400 km/h.
You can become the owner of such a miracle for “only” 3.6 million dollars.
8. Tron Light Cycle
Andrew Collection, a unique California car dealership, recently sold a replica of the small motorcycle known from the 1982 film Tron with Jeff Bridges. If you were a fan of this machine, you had a chance to see it in May of this year. The motorcycle was equipped with an electric motor, hydraulic brakes and an on-board computer, which is used to control the bike. Price: $77,000.
9. Confederate B120 Wraith
Another expensive bike. To roughly estimate its cost, you can compare this unit with a BMW 5 for 45,000$. The bike's engine is surprisingly attractive: it is equipped with two cylinders, producing 125 horsepower. The motorcycle is also distinguished by its design: it contains elements of aluminum, which is used in the construction of aircraft. The bike also combines retro style with modernity. Therefore, if you love appearance more than speed, this motorcycle is definitely for you. Price: $92,500.
10. Vyrus 987 C3 4V
This motorcycle is powered by a 1200 cc Ducati engine that produces 211 horsepower. The bike weighs 350 pounds. The designer of this unit is an Italian company Vyrus, which specializes in designing ultra-class bikes with Ducati engines. The gaps between the wheels and the handles give the motorcycle a sporty look. It also features very thin tires. Price: $103,800.
11. MV Agusta F4CC
Underneath this bike is 200 horsepower. The engine valves were developed in collaboration with the automobile giant Ferrari. This is essentially a custom motorcycle. Its aggressive design emphasizes that the bike was created to ride at great speed. There are 100 copies of this machine in the world. Its price is so high that people can only see it at various exhibitions. Price: $120,000.
12. NCR MH TT (Mike Hailwood)
This representative has only 12 copies. They were created as a symbol of Mike Hailwood's victory on the Isle of Man, where the most prestigious race in the world was held. The bike is equipped with 130 hp. Only its frame weighs 5 kg., the total weight of the motorcycle is 136 kg. Retro silhouette, color scheme, excellent engine, inaccessible price - this bike is intended only for collectors. Price: $130,000.
13. NCR Leggera 1200 Titanium Special
In fact, this is the first street legal bike. It weighs only 328 pounds. It is due to its lightness that the motorcycle can develop insane speeds. It is equipped with a titanium frame that weighs 10.6 pounds, brakes from Brembo, and the best wheels. Aerodynamic suspension, design and lines will help not to forget about the pedigree of the bike. Price: $145,000.
14. Icon Sheene
This bike can be called the champion of Britain among its competitors. Like other representatives of the premium class, the motorcycle was released in a limited number, received 52 copies. Designers hand-painted it so that each model was original. The engine will surprise with its power (250 hp). The first bike cost 172,000$ and was called the most powerful motorcycle in the world. Price: $172,000.
15. MTT Turbine Streetfighter
In 2000, MTT released a turbocharged superbike made by Rolls-Royce. The Allison Model 250-C18C turboshaft engine could reach 200 mph. In 2008, the company said it planned to release a limited edition version called the Streetfighter with up to 420 hp. With the Rolls-Royce turbo, the Allison bike got 320 hp and Pirelli Diablo tires. If you want to have a heart attack, just turn the key in the ignition. Price: $175,000.
16. NCR Macchia Nera
Another bike that has a very limited edition due to its high cost. Aldo Drudi called it the Macchia Nera, which translates from Italian as “dead place.” Perhaps this is due to the charred asphalt that this bike leaves behind. The motorcycle has 185 horsepower, a four-valve engine, and six speed gears. The weight is 297 pounds, so you can safely call it the lightest bike on the entire list. Price: $225,000
17. Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike
This is certainly the first bike to break the half-million dollar mark. The Dodge Tomahawk first debuted at the North American International Auto Show held in Detroit in 2003. The price was announced - 550,000$. This is a real superbike. It weighs only 1,500 pounds, reaches 60 kilometers in 2.5 seconds. The Tomahawk can reach up to 300 miles per hour, which means it can outrun a nuclear explosion. It is prohibited to drive on city streets. Price: $550,000.
18. Harley Davidson Cosmic Starship
This is the only American motorcycle manufacturer to have produced a model priced at one million dollars. The "Space Starship" is a creation of "Harley Davidson", hand-painted by Jack Armstrong, whose paintings usually sell for 300,000$ and $3 million. This motorcycle is a mobile work of art, about the average selling price of Armstrong's masterpieces. This bike does not impress with its technical characteristics, its price is justified only by its unique design. Price: $1.5 million.
19. The Yamaha BMS
The Yamaha BMS is powered by a 1,700cc engine. It’s certainly powerful, but it’s nothing special. Its price is another project. The seat on this bike is upholstered in red velvet, the rest of the bike is covered in 24-karat gold. It’s the only gold-plated bike. As with most such things, this bike is a status symbol. Price: $3 million.
20. Hildebrand & Wolfmuller
This motorcycle was made from 1894 to 1897. It is not very fast, not very heavy. Its maximum speed is 28 miles per hour. At that time, motorcycles were not as powerful as cars. Most of the existing copies of this bike are in museums in Germany, London, Detroit, Maine and Indonesia. Price: $3.5 million.
21. 1949 E90 AJS Porcupine
Only four models of this bike were ever produced. The company won one world championship in 1949 with this bike. The design was changed only a few years later. Some say that this bike is one of the most innovative and beautiful ever designed. That's probably why it's valued at $7 million. Price: $7 million.
22. Neiman Marcus Limited Edition Fighter
Most people think of Neiman Marcus as a department store. The most expensive motorcycle went up for auction with a price tag of $$110,000 and was bought for $$11 million, probably because there are only 45 copies of it. Its performance is not so good: it only reaches 190 miles per hour. The design is very unique and original. Price: $$11 million.
