World’s Most Expensive Motorcycles
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. If you can afford one, a custom motorcycle built to your exact specifications is within reach.
MV-Augusta F4CC – $120,000
This expensive motorcycle was created by Claudio Castiglioni, MV’s director. He wanted to create a 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. Each bike boasts a platinum plate located near the top of the steering column showing the model number from 1 to 100, making this motorcycle all the more special to its owners.
MTT Turbine SuperBike – $150,000
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”. The turbine engine in this one is made by Rolls Royce and is capable of over 300hp. The motorcycle also boasts carbon fiber fairings, a rear mounted camera with LCD color display, forward-and rear-looking radar detector with laser scrambler, one touch “Smart Start” ignition, and many other cool gadgets. This bike seams to be pretty popular in Hollywood. It starred in the movie “Torque” and even Jay Leno owns one!
Icon Sheene – $160,000
This bike was created by Andrew Morris in honor of legendary British Grand Prix motorcycle champion Barry Sheene, who died in 2003 at the age of 52. As such, only 52 of these 250 hp, turbocharged 1400cc motorcycles will be created, each emblazoned with a playing card hand-painted by the same artist who painted Sheene’s helmets, Mike Fairholme. Each of these bikes will be bespoke, tailored to fit the purchaser’s unique requirements.
Macchia Nera concept bike – $201,000
Built around a Ducati 998RS engine, this motorcycle’s Italian designers and engineers set out to create an extremely high tech and expensive motorcycle that would be thought of as “the ultimate track bike” that is “simply beautiful and beautifully simple”. The Testastretta engine is fitted with lightweight metals and alloys, like titanium and aluminum, making it very lightweight. The view from the side of the Macchia Nera shows exposed belts and engine components, giving its design a minimalist feel while still being aesthetically pleasing. We should add that this bike is a one of a kind and not in produced for retail at this point, but if you have an extra 150,000 Euros (US $201,000) laying around for an expensive toy, your dream might come true.
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.
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.
This motorcycle is using his initials “CC”. The motorcycle can reach 315 kms / hour. The engine capacity is 1078 cc and producing 198 PS power. Compared with MotorGP motorcycle, MV Agusta F4 CC clearly defeated.
So what makes it expensive? Each unit is given a platinum plate placed over the middle of the handlebars which shows the model number from 1 to 100. In this way, the owner has a special value, the exclusivity and the limited persons owned. This motor is also considered as a masterpiece of the company.
MV Agusta F4 CC
This is the motorcycle that start the popularity from Hollywood. For those who liked and seen the movie Torque, You can see there It’s MTT Turbine Superbike Gas.
This motorcycle is not only expensive, but also fast. The fastest motorcycle record on the Guinness World Book Record is held by this motor. Because of it this motorcycle is also called Most Powerful Motorcycle Ever to Enter Series Production.
In addition to the ‘celebrity’ in Hollywood, MTT also have different engines than any other motorcycle. This motorcycle use turbine engine Rolls Royce Allison 250 series, which are capable of producing power and torque of 320 @ 52.000 rpm and torque of 59 kg-m @2.000 rpm, 2-speed automatic transmission and the framework of aluminum. Weighing just 227 kg. According to MTT, the maker from Louisiana, if the engine is modified, the energy of this motorcycle can reach 420 PS and torque of 69 kg-m.
This motor covered carbon fiber fairing. Installed behind the camera, while in front is equipped with a laser radar eye. To start the engine, just touching the Smart Start button.
MTT Gas Turbine Superbike
From its name, the origins is already known. This motor use Ducati 998RS engine. The work of Italian designers and engineers who want to create a motor with very good technology, lightweight and expensive. The goal is to make this bike as the ultimate track bike with the concept: beautiful-simple and simple-beautiful.
Testastretta engine fitted in the framework made of lightweight metal, a mixture of titanium and aluminum. Viewed from the side, the framework looks like Macchia Nera ropes binding machines. Minimalist designed as a naked bike, but in terms of aesthetics considered admirable.
The motorcycle is not mass produced. However, if you want to have it, It can be ordered. Requirement is, of course, provide money of $202,905. People call this motorcycle as an expensive toy.
Macchia Nera Concept Bike
Ecosse Titanium Series RR Limited Edition is so appreciated as because the whole chassis
is made of titanium. So did the second muffler. The entire body is made of carbon fibers
coated with varnish. The design is considered innovative and is made in limited numbers.
It weighed 400 kgs.
Machines used, V2 capacity of 2150 cc, equipped with supercharger, intercooler and use
fuel injection systems for fuel supply. The whole machine plated with a chrome for exclusive
and shiny appearance. Energy produced is 200 PS with torque of 29 kgm.
Another technology that make it expensive is Shockbreaker that can be set and usually used
for the Superbike. Front and rear brakes using a billet ISR with 12 canvass.
Other special features is soft and ergonomic saddle that adjustable, plus serial number engraved
on handlebar clamps and plates. The wheels is also made of carbon fiber coated varnish.
Another additional luxury accessories is BRM clock designed in accordance with the design
and color of Ecosse Titanium.
Ecosse Titanium Series RR Limited Edition
Introduced in 2003 by DaimlerChrysler. At that time, did not mention the price. However,
the media estimates around 250,000 US dollars, because the cost of production per unit of
200,000 US dollars. However, Allpar.com official Dodge site quoted Reuter news agency
informed Neiman Marcus buy 10 units with a unit price of 550,000 US dollars.
For the engine, no one can beat him. Total capacity of 8.3 liter engine which consists of a
cylinder with a configuration of 10 V. This machine is picked from the Dodge Viper
supercar that are a pride of Chyrsler in the early 1990s.
Claimed can reach speeds of 640 kms / h with a total weight of 680 kg. The Uniqueness
is having independent suspension 4-wheel. Both front and rear wheels mounted so that the
configuration of tandem wheels similar to the ATV. Acceleration 0-96 km / h only 2.5
seconds (there are estimated at under 2 seconds). Motor reportedly may not be used
on public roads! Because of it the status of this motorcycle is not so clear now.
Last year appeared replica made in China. Machines used 150 cc and is offered at a price of 1400 US dollars. The name is KMD Tron. Now also sold in the United States at a price of $ 1180.
Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike
