Motorcycles have had mass
appeal to the general public for roughly a century and a half. 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. 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
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.
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