Motorcycles have had mass appeal to the general public for roughly a century and a half. They have been dominating on roads from a very long time. An American named Sylvester Howard Roper designed one of the first motorcycles in the 1860s. The motorcycle was displayed at fairs and circuses around the eastern U.S.. Europeans also had their hand in popularizing motorcycles and, during the World Wars, motorcycles functioned as a quick means of transportation.
As the motorcycle progressed, the engines and frames became bigger, sleeker, faster and more powerful, resulting in the high-tech and expensive motorcycles of today.
Here is the list for World’s Most Expensive Motor Cycles:
Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike – $555,000
This reproduction of Dodge’s concept bike is considered an “automotive sculpture,” as it is not street legal in the US. Ten of these bikes were offered by Neiman Marcus in their 2003 Christmas Book. The Dodge Tomahawk V10 superbike boasts an 8.3 liter engine (505 cubic inch), and the 10 cylinders can bring the bike to a maximum speed of almost 400 mph. The 1500lb bike has an independent 4-wheel suspension and can reach 60 mph in around 2.5 seconds.
Ecosse Titanium Series RR Limited Edition – $275,000
This luxury motorbike features a titanium chassis with clear coated carbon fiber bodywork and wheels. It features a fuel injected, intercooled, supercharged 2,150cc billet motor and is capable of over 200 hp. Its saddle is ergonomic and adjustable. The bike also comes with a timepiece, designed by French watchmakers BRM, which is made to match the bike and is engraved with the same serial number as the handlebar clamp and VIN plate. This bike is limited to only 10 units.
Macchia Nera concept bike – $201,000
Icon Sheene – $160,000
The Icon Sheene Superbike is hand built and custom fitted to the customer. The bike is powered by a 1.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and features a custom aluminum frame, hand-beaten aluminum fuel tank and a carbon fiber panel body. With a price tag of $160,000, the Icon Sheene Superbike’s production will be limited only to 52 units.
MTT Turbine SuperBike – $150,000
The Trendy,powerful,Not only is this motorcycle expensive, it’s also extremely fast. This bike, also known as the Y2K Turbine Superbike, is the Guinness World Record holder for the “Most Powerful Motorcycle Ever to Enter Series Production”.
MV-Augusta F4CC – $120,000 – THE power machine
This expensive motorcycle was created by Claudio Castiglioni, MV’s director. He wanted to create a powerful,spectacular motorcycle that met strategic marketing needs while also being something truly special and unique. The expensive motorcycle bearing his very own initials “CC” has a top speed of 315 kph (195 mph), 1078 cc’s and a 198 hp engine.
But, above all of them is the most expensive motorbike “Porcupine”.
An ultra-rare 1954 AJS E95 “Porcupine” is set to smash records and become the world’s most expensive motorcycle at Bonhams‘automotive auction at Quail Lodge in Carmel. One of the most legendary motorcycles in history owing to its brief but astonishing racing success and extreme rarity, the example on offer at the Bonhams sale is expected to fetch up to $750,000.