Top 10 most expensive motorcycles
Motorcycles are toys for big boys, but a costly one nonetheless.
To show off or to own something rare, there are some multimillion dollar motorcycles that exist and here are the top 10 most expensive ones.
10. Ducati Testa Stretta NCR Macchia Nera – $225,000
This aggressive looking Testa Stretta NCR Macchia Nera cost $225,000 and that's just the entry point of this list. It is a limited edition, lightweight, 135 kg motorcycle, with a 185 hp engine and designed by legendary designer, Aldo Drudi.
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9. Ducati Desmosedici D16RR NCR M16 – $235,000
The Ducati Desmosedici D16RR NCR M16 is made from titanium, avionic and aluminium, has carbon fibre fenders and weighs 319 pounds.
The standard production model costs $72,000 but the price adds up from all the upgrades that can be added to it.
The D16RR is powered by a Ducati 989 cc v$ desmodromic engine and produces 200HP.
8. Ecosse Founder's Edition Ti XX – $300,000
The $300,000 Ecosse Founder's Edition Ti XX has a titanium chassis and exhaust. The bike is powered by a 2,409cc billet aluminium engine and transmits 228PS of power to the rear wheel.
It has got Carbon fibre across the body which helps to keep the weight down, and has a beautifully handcrafted leather seat.
7. Legendary British Vintage Black – $400,000
The Legendary British Vintage Black is a classically styled motorbike that was released in 1948 when it was considered to be the fastest production bike in the world!
It had a limited production run of only 33 bikes, which certainly helps to justify the price of $400,000!
It was produced in the United Kingdom and provides 250cc performance.
6. Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike – $550,000
One of the rarest bikes in the world is this crazy futuristic looking motorbike which also costs over half a million dollars!
The bike weighs over 680 kilograms, can reach 60mph in 2.5 seconds and theoretically has a top speed of 400 mph!
Unfortunately, the bike is not road legal, as it is just a concept for now.
5. Harley Davidson Cosmic Starship – $1.5 million
The Harley Davidson Cosmic Starship kicks off in the million dollar club with a price of $1.5 million.
The bike was hand painted by world-renowned artist, Jack Armstrong, which is why this costs so much, as some of Jacks paintings sell for in excess of $3 million!
4. The Yamaha BMS Chopper – $3 million
It's less of a bike and more of a mechanical art!
This beast is not meant for the road by any means, instead, it's a collector's item that' s meant to be admired and appreciated for its aesthetics.
It has a 1,700cc engine, and is almost entirely coated in 24 karat gold and has a red velvet upholstered seat.
3. Ecosse ES1 Spirit – $3.6 Million
The Ecosse Spirit is a limited edition titanium motorcycle and the third most expensive motorcycle in the world.
The top speed on this bike is 370 kilometres.
So, if you do decide you want to buy one, then you first must take a two-week class at the Ecosse headquarters, before they'll let you take it for a spin.
2. 1949 E90 AJS Porcupine – $7 Million
Coming in at number two is the 1949 E90 AJS Porcupine.
Costing a whopping, $7 million, there was only four Porcupines ever made. In 1949, Les Graham won the world championship on one of them.
1. Neiman Marcus Limited Edition Fighter – $11 Million
The world's most expensive motorbike is the Neiman Marcus Limited Edition Fighter, costing an insane, $11 million!
Neiman Marcus is an American chain of luxury department stores, so when it decided to unveil a bike for auction, it received a ton of press and the price went through the roof.
As a result, the bike started out at auction at $110,000 but eventually sold for $11 million.
