7 Most Expensive Motorcycles in the World

Motorcycles are not just toys for big boys; they are statement pieces for those who seek thrill and adventure. Since World War II, the motorcycle manufacturing industry has evolved introducing variants in design, gear, technology, and built. The possibilities are endless when it comes to creating state of the art motorcycles. If you are a motorcycle enthusiast, you are most likely to enter a riding drill sooner or later in life, and what place better than the California Super Bike School in Australia.

For all you motorcycle enthusiasts, we have created a list of the most expensive motorcycles including those modern machines which you could just walk into a showroom and buy, and those timeless pieces manufactured over half a century ago.

Read on to see some insanely priced motorcycles in the world

1. Neiman Marcus Limited Edition Fighter

Price: $11 Million

You read it right! A bike worth 11 million dollars! The Neimun Marcus Limited Edition is an American made motorcycle, manufactured by one of America’s top luxury bike stores. The motorcycle could have been sold for a little less, but when the manufacturers decided to put it up for auction, a massive media campaign led the bike to be auctioned at a whopping $11 million. The bike is regarded as the most expensive in the world. Since the bike is limited edition, only 45 units were manufactured. 

2.     E90 AJS Porcupine, 1949

Price: $7 Million

Manufactured in the year 1949, the bike costs $7 million and Les Graham won the world championship on one of the four bikes which were ever manufactured. The motorcycle is British made and was followed by an E95 model as well.

3.     Ecosse ES1 Spirit

Price: $3.6 Million

Reaching a speed of 370 KMH, the Ecosse ES1 Spirit is a beast in itself and a favourite for motorsports enthusiasts. This too is a limited edition titanium motorcycle, first released in the year 2010. It is also regarded as the superbike of all superbikes.

4.     Yamaha BMS Chopper

Price:  $3 million

Covered in 24 karat gold with a red velvet seat, the Yamaha BMS chopper is a bike for those who love collectibles. Well known for is aesthetic, the Yamaha BMS Chopper looks like a bike from another world.

5.     Harley Davidson Cosmic Starship

Price: $1.5 million

When it comes to luxury bikes, who doesn’t know the name Harley Davidson? Known for its distinctive design, Harley Davidson launched the cosmic starship in 2010. It was hand painted by artist Jack Armstrong and stayed true to its name on its launch, when it was brought down from the sky amid lights in the sky that read 100K. The movie artist, John Travolta also rode this bike in the film Hogs.

6.     Legendary British Vintage Black

Price:  $400,000

Released in 1948, the legendary British Vintage Black stands at a whopping $400,000. It is a limited edition bike and only 33 units were manufactured. Even though it is 250cc, in its time it was considered the fastest bike worldwide.

7. Ecosse Founder’s Edition Ti XX

Price: $300,000

With a specialized titanium chassis, the Ecosse Founder’s Edition takes over 1280 hour of expert mechanics to create only to follow another 1500+ hours of hand painting and customizing. The bike is powered by a 2409cc engine and is quite light weight in comparison to other bikes.

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