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Top 10 Most Expensive Bikes In The World
Top 10 Most Expensive Bikes In The World: One could wonder why individuals spend so much money on luxury motorcycles, and the answer is that it is all about the feel and engineering of the motorcycle. Many individuals buy motorbikes for their everyday commutes, while others buy them to enjoy the feel of the bike and its engineering. However, only a few people buy a costly bike as an art piece to complement their art collection.
Here are the top 10 most expensive bikes in the world.
Neiman Marcus Limited Edition Fighter
With a price tag of Rs 81.74 Crores ($11 Million), the Neiman Marcus Limited Edition Fighter is the world’s most expensive motorcycle. An American Luxury Department Store brand created the exclusive streetfighter.
The Most Expensive Streetfighter bike sports a futuristic style and a 1966.55 CC air-cooled V-twin engine. The bike has a top speed of 300 kilometers per hour. Its carbon fiber frames are reinforced with aluminum and titanium components. It is lightweight and agile due to the substantial usage of carbon fiber and titanium in body sections.
The limited-edition futuristic bike features a bespoke braking system, a round LED headlight, and a single seat.
The Neiman Marcus Limited Edition had an auction price of $110000 (Rs 81.7 lakh), however, it was eventually sold for $11 million ( Rs 81.7 Crore). The reason for the high price is the unique bike’s design and limited availability (only 45 units were made).
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1949 E90 AJS Porcupine
The 1949 E90 AJS Porcupine is the second bike on our list of the world’s ten most expensive motorcycles. The motorcycle is powered by a 498cc air-cooled DOHC parallel-twin engine that develops 48 horsepower @ 7600 rpm.
The 1949 E90 AJS Porcupine had a fuel tank capacity of 24.6 gallons and a top speed of 217 kmph (130 Mph)
The Porcupine’s high price was since only four bikes were ever produced, and Les Graham won the world championship on one of them.
The 1949 E90 AJS Porcupine cost Rs 52 crores.
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Ecosse ES1 Spirit
The Ecosse ES1 Superbike boasts a custom-tailored, state-of-the-art carbon fiber body and can reach speeds of up to 250 mph.
According to the creators, these customized motorcycles would be fully developed, F1-spec vehicles that will be available at least one year before the production model. The bike will have an ergonomic fitment (similar to that of an F1 driver’s seat), innovative composite construction, desirable engine output characteristics, and electronic control systems, thereby recreating F1 on two wheels.
According to reports, ten customers may expect full-factory assistance and involvement for a limited time. This assistance will cover everything needed to ride the ES1 properly and safely, including personal protection equipment, paddock equipment, spare components, a scheduled inspection/rebuild program, and instruction with champion road racers.
The price of the Ecosse ES1 Spirit is Rs 26.7 Crores ( $3.6 Million )
Yamaha BMS Chopper
The Got Rake Road Star is proof that the people at BMS Choppers have an inventive mind.
The 102 cubic-inch air-cooled, long-stroke, OHV 48° twin-engine powers the motorbike, which has a sophisticated design with an exceptionally long front fork.
The engine is coupled to a five-speed transmission and is powered by an electric starting system with a solenoid-activated auto-decompressor for an easy beginning. The 102 cubic inch engine is connected to a dual-pipe 2-into-2 exhaust system.
The BMS Choppers Got Rake Road Star is equipped with a 43 mm Telescopic fork with adjustable preload (5.5 in. travel) and a rear link-type single shock. (4.3-inch travel)
Because the bike was not designed for road use, it is a collector’s item. It was designed for people to view and appreciate its beauty and elegance.
The costly chopper features a 1700 CC engine, and what makes it so special is that the bike is almost fully covered in 24 karat gold, with a red velvet upholstered seat.
The Yamaha BMS Chopper costs Rs 22.2 crores ($3 million).
Harley Davidson Cosmic Starship
The Harley Davidson Cosmic Starship is the fifth most expensive bike on our list. The bike was hand-painted by world-renowned artist Jack Armstrong, which explains why it’s so expensive; some of Jack’s paintings have sold for more than $3 million!
It is one of the most expensive bikes that are also functional and capable of running on roads. The Harley-Davidson Cosmic Starship is also known as the Million Dollar Harley-Davidson or Jack Armstrong’s bike. It’s 2002 V-Rod painted in Armstrong’s Cosmic Extensionalism style.
The Harley Davidson Cosmic Starship costs Rs 11 Crores ($1.5 Million).
Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike
The Dodge Tomahawk is a non-street legal vehicle introduced by Dodge at the North American International Auto Show, first as a one-off idea and then later that year as a limited production vehicle when Daimler Chrysler stated that hand-built copies would be sold on order.
The Tomahawk drew a lot of attention from the press and industry because of its eye-catching design, outsized displacement 10-cylinder car engine, and four close-coupled wheels that gave it a motorcycle-like look. Experts were divided on whether it was a true motorcycle.
The 500-horsepower, 8.3-litre V10 SRT10 engine from the Dodge Viper sports vehicle is the focal point of the Retro-Art Deco design. The Tomahawk’s front and rear wheels are separately sprung, allowing it to lean into curves and countersteer like a motorbike.
The futuristic bike boasts an 8.3-liter V10 engine that produces a fire-breathing 507 PS. The bike made its debut at the 2003 Detroit Auto Show.
The bike weighs roughly 680 kilos and can reach 96 kmph (60 mph) in just 2.5 seconds, with a theoretical top speed of 640 kmph (400 mph).
The Dodge Tomahawk was a concept bike that was not road legal. The Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike cost Rs 4.04 crores ($550000).
Legendary British Vintage Black
The Legendary British Vintage Black is one of the world’s most costly vintage-looking bikes. In 1948, the bike was manufactured in the United Kingdom.
The bike was limited, with only 33 examples produced. When it was first introduced, it was thought to be the fastest production bike in the world.
The Legendary British Vintage Black is powered by a 250 cc twin-cylinder engine and has a perfect vintage appearance. It is not a speedy bike, but it is unquestionably an old piece of motorcycle history.
The Legendary British Vintage Black costs Rs 2.9 Crores ($400000).
Ecosse Founder’s Edition Ti XX
The Ecosse Founder’s Edition Ti XX is one of the world’s most costly bikes. It is a technological marvel with a futuristic design and great craftsmanship.
The Ecosse Founder’s Edition Ti XX is propelled by a 2409 CC billet Aluminum engine that generates 225 horsepower. The bike has a rugged appearance and has ceramic Grade 9 titanium pipes, a shot-peened finish, a hydraulic clutch, and a carbon belt drive.
The Ti XX’s body is made of carbon fiber, which makes the bike lighter, and it includes a wonderfully created leather seat.
The Ecosse Founder’s Edition Ti XX costs Rs 2.2 Crores ($300000).
Ducati Desmosedici D16RR NCR M16
The Ducati Desmosedici RR is a limited-edition road-legal version of the MotoGP Desmosedici racebike.
Ducati stated in 2004 at the World Ducati Week at the Misano circuit that a low-volume road replica of the Desmosedici will be available for reservations beginning in June 2006. Ducati is producing 1,500 Desmosedici models for public sales.
At a press day for the 2006 Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, Ducati debuted a final production version of the bike. The Desmosedici RR Racing Replica was billed as the world’s first true road replica of a MotoGP racing bike. Priority was granted to Ducati 999R owners for ordering, with production predicted at one bike each day at a retail price of Rs 1.7 Crores ( $235000)
Ducati Testa Stretta NCR Macchia Nera
The Ducati Macchia Nera is a stylish and lightweight motorcycling option that will appeal to a wide range of riders.
The Ducati Testa Stretta NCR Macchia Nera Concept stands out in any situation. Although the Ducati Macchia Nera does not have the fastest speed in absolute terms, it is an inventive design constructed of titanium and carbon fibers in material to place it at a small 297 pounds weight, making a marvel of machinery weigh so little is what distinguishes it from all other models. With its design by the visionary Aldo Drudi, it makes an artistic statement. What adds to its allure is its scarcity; kept purposefully low, the amount of these available makes it a collector’s item.