Top 5 most expensive motorcycles in the world
How expensive can a motorcycle be? You may think of a powerhouse like Ducati Panigale V4 or Kawasaki Ninja H2R clad in carbon fiber body. Well, they would cost you around Rs. 60-70 lakh and still won't come close to the astronomical price tags on some of the limited-edition motorcycles available today. Wear your seat-belt, as here are the world's five most expensive motorcycles.
Harley Davidson Cosmic Starship: Priced at Rs. 10.34 crore
Without a doubt, Harley Davidson is one of the most popular bike makers in the world and some of their limited edition models can cost you a fortune. The Harley Davidson Cosmic Starship, designed like flowing lava and hand-painted by American artist Jack Armstrong, comes as one of the most expensive motorcycles at $1.5 million or roughly Rs. 10.34 crore.
The Yamaha BMS Chopper: Priced at Rs. 21 crore
Japanese automobile giant Yamaha has produced some of the world's most competent two-wheelers. However, this one-of-a-kind BMS Chopper is not known for its speed or efficiency but for its design. Though the Roadster has a massive 1,700cc engine, but it's the aesthetics and the 24 karats gold-coated body that give it a price tag of $3 million or roughly Rs. 21 crore.
Ecosse ES1 Spirit: Priced at around Rs. 25 crore
Touted as the superbike of superbikes, the Ecosse ES1 Spirit is one of the fastest and lightest motorcycles available. The frame-less chassis, all covered in carbon fiber, packs a massive engine that is said to offer a top speed of 370Kmph - similar to an F1 car. And because only 10 units are made, they cost a gargantuan $3.6 million or Rs. 25 crore.
1949 E90 AJS Porcupine: Priced at Rs. 48 crore
Vintage, exclusive, and world-famous: these three characteristics make the E90 AJS Porcupine worth a whopping $7 million or close to Rs. 50 crore. Dated back to 1949, only four of these were ever made. They are famous because of the British racer Leslie Graham. He won the inaugural Grand Prix motorcycle racing 500cc World Championship in 1949 on one of these motorcycles.
Neiman Marcus Limited Edition Fighter: Priced at Rs. 76 crore
From fine craftsmanship to great sporting history, we've justified a bunch of mind-numbing price tags. But how do you make the world's most expensive motorcycle? Well, you auction it. Neiman Marcus, an American chain of luxury department stores, came up with a limited-edition Fighter motorcycle which got auctioned for $11 million or nearly Rs. 76 crore. Collectors, they say, know better.
