Wednesday, December 14, 2011

10 Most Expensive Motorbikes in the World


If you have money, there is nothing in this world that is beyond your reach, let alone outrageously priced motorbikes. Many people take care of their motorbikes and treat them like their own children. Imagine zooming around in a bike that is probably more expensive than the house you live in. Well, here are the world's 10 most expensive motorbikes. Take a look.
Vintage Black
Vintage Black
Gold plated chopper
Gold plated chopper
This $500,000 gold plated chopper was on display at the International Motorcycle show in Seattle. This bike is more like an ornament with two wheels than an actual motorbike. This unique bike is perfect for anyone who has a lot of money to dump it. The red velvet seat sure is an addition to this most expensive bike.
2. Ultra-rare Porcupine
Porcupine
Porcupine
This porcupine was built during World War II by British manufacturer AJS and is one of the only four such bikes ever created. For the last 20 years, this motorbike was on display at the National Motorcycle Museum in Coventry but, is now being sold and is expected to bring in a whooping $750,000.
3. Ecosse Titanium Series FE Ti XX
Ecosse Titanium Series FE Ti XX
Ecosse Titanium Series FE Ti XX
This $300,000 motorbike has been made by Ecosse Motor works, a company already famous for making some of the world's most expensive creations. The bike can create an amazing 225 HP using its 2.4l billet aluminum power plant. The first set of these bikes is going to China, and several orders for customizing these bikes have already come in.
4. Legendary British Vintage Black
Vintage Black
Vintage Black
This exclusive vintage bike is worth anywhere between $400,000 to $600,000. This bike may not have broken the fastest bike record but, it sure has been one of the most expensive bikes in the world.
5. Jack Armstrong’s million dollar Harley
Jack Armstrong’s million dollar Harley
Jack Armstrong’s million dollar Harley
At $1 million, this bike is the world's first million dollar Harley and has been designed by artist Jack Armstrong. This artist is famous for his painting style called Cosmic Extensionalism, a style that gives an effect of being able to see different readings from different angles.
1928 Coventry Eagle Flying-8
1928 Coventry Eagle Flying-8
This bike carries along with it great history and is an example of continuity. Created in 1928 by the Royal Eagle, this iconic figure has witnessed the test of time. The bike has been owned by John Ellis, Ken Hodgson, Bruce Smith and Stephen Broadbridge.
7. Limited Edition $110K Fighter Motorcycle
Limited Edition $110K Fighter Motorcycle
Limited Edition $110K Fighter Motorcycle
The high end fashion brand Neiman Marcus has included this limited edition Fighter Motorcycle in its sale list. The bike was made by the Confederate Motor Company and is priced at $110,000. Only 41 of these bikes have been produced till date.
8. Howards Killer Customs design $150,000 Hubless Harley
Howard killer
Howard killer
This bike is worth $150,000 and took 2 years to complete. The bike is like a custom Harley as it uses their engine and engine cases. New Jersey-based Howards Killer Customs has really spent a great sum of money on creating this masterpiece but at the end it has been worth the while.
9. Harley-Davidson Rocker
Harley-Davidson Rocker
Harley-Davidson Rocker
This chopper is worth $22 million and includes a yacht. The bike was created by House of Thunder, a German based firm that specializes in customization. The bike is contained inside the yacht and the paint job even matched the boat. This is quite a good deal if boats and bikes are your thing.
10. 115-year-old Hildebrand & Wolfmuller
115-year-old Hildebrand & Wolfmuller
115-year-old Hildebrand & Wolfmuller
This 115 years old bike is worth anywhere between $130,000 and $150,000. This bike is the first ever bike to receive the name motorcycle and is hence truly special. Due to its history and rarity, this bike has been priced so high. It currently belongs to a private collection in America.

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