Top 5 Most Expensive Motorcycle In The World

A motorcycle is the easiest mode of transportation for most people as it is convenient and very easy to maneuver during a traffic jam. Even though motorcycles are generally cheap and easy to obtain, there are certain motorcycles out there that symbolize money and wealth.

The main reasons are the high engine specifications, gold plate, its rarity or whatever reason it may be for fans willing to pay a high price to own these motorcycles. It is definitely a dream to own any of these motorcycles on this list and here we would like to share the top 5 most expensive motorcycles in the world.

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5. Yamaha BMS ($3 million)

Even the motorcycle at the bottom of this list will cost you 6 figure to purchase. The Yamaha BMS' body is covered in 24-carat gold and equipped with a duo-V 1,700 CC engine. It is among the one and only motorcycles covered in gold as of 2013.

This motorcycle definitely spells wealth and luxury to those who ride it at a price tag of $3 million.

4. Hildebrand & Wolfmuller ($3.5 million)

Some might be surprised of this motorcycle is on this list considering the looks of it. Believe it or not, the Hildebrand & Wolfmuller motorcycle is priced high due to how antique it is being made more than 100 years ago between 1894 and 1897 in Germany.

It is super rare to be found on the street and even if you ever find one, it will be in a museum in Germany, London, Detroit, Maine, and Indonesia. Unlike other high-powered motorcycles on this list, this one only has a small engine power capable of carrying one person above.

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Not just that but the motorcycle can only go as fast as 44.8 km/h(27.8 miles/h) but with a hefty price of $3.5 million.

3. Ecosse Spirit ($3.6 million)

This orange-looking motorcycle might not be yours to ride as only those who are actually capable can handle this motorcycle. You will need to attend a 2 weeks class first in Ecosse headquarter to ensure that you are eligible to ride it.

The Ecosse Spirit is the works of 3 engineers from Great Britain and the US. They have designed the motorcycle to somewhat resemble the ones in Formula 1 and only 10 units of this model were ever made from the Titanium series.

You will definitely be amazed at its speed as this motorcycle can go up to a speed of 368 km/h(228 miles/h) and is sold for a whopping $3.6 million.

2. 1949 E90 AJS Porcupine ($7 million)

This motorcycle has once won the World Championship in 1949 ridden by Les Graham. Several years after that, the manufacturer of this motorcycle redesigned the motorcycle to become highly exclusive and very rare.

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It was said to be one of the most innovative masterpieces ever released with only 4 units available out there. This contributes to the high price of the 1949 E90 AJS Porcupine at $7 million.

1. Neiman Marcus Limited Edition Fighter ($11 million)

The only bike sitting at 8 figures will be the Neiman Marcus Limited Edition Fighter which looks like a motorcycle from the future. Neiman Marcus is the company responsible for selling various products including clothes, shoes, and accessories.

However, the company decided to produce one particular motorcycle that became the most expensive motorcycle in the world. At first, the Neiman Marcus Limited Edition Fighter was merely being sold for $110,000.

But due to its unique design like none other, it was sold in an auction for the staggering price of $11 million. There are only 45 units of this motorcycle on this earth and capable of going 304 km/h(188 miles/h).

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