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Motorcycles have been one of the most favorite and commonly used modes of transport for 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. During the World Wars, motorcycles functioned as a quick means of transportation.

As the motorcycle progressed, the engines became bigger, faster and more powerful, resulting in the high-tech and expensive motorcycles of today. Of all the bikes out there today, there are some that are considered the most elite. Here, I present you with a list of world’s most expensive bikes.  Just have a look.

1. Dodge Tomahawk V10 Super bike

Cost – $555,000

This reproduction of Dodge’s concept bike is considered an “automotive sculpture,” which has four wheels. But this bike is yet street illegal in the United States. Ten of these bikes were offered by Neiman Marcus in their 2003. A superbike in the real sense, the bike has 8.3 liter engine, which is equivalent to 505 cubic inch. The bike is equipped with as many as 10 cylinders, which can bring the bike to a maximum speed of almost 400 mph. It is quite amazing to know, that it takes just around 2.5 seconds to reach the 60 mph mark.

2. Ecosse Titanium Series RR Limited Edition

Cost - $275,000

This limited edition 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. 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.

3. Macchia Nera Concept Bike

Cost – $201,000

The Macchia Nera concept bike happens to be one of the best bikes in this segment. 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”. The bike sports an engine that is loosely built around the Ducati 998RS engine. The engine is visible along with the detailed molding and the engine components.

However, the unique thing about the bike is that in spite of such a heavy built, it is extremely light – as far as the category in which it is built is concerned. This bike is a one of a kind and not in produced for retail, but if you have an extra 150,000 Euros (US $201,000), your dream might come true.

4. Icon Sheene

Cost – $160,000

Icon Sheene was produced exclusively in the memory of Andrew Morris, who was one of the most successful British Grand Prix motorcycle champion. He died in 2003 at the age of 52. That is why only 52 of such bikes were produced. The bike has a 250 hp engine and has a whopping 1400 cc. 250bhp with 133lb/ft is claimed at the rear wheel, even in lowest (0.4bar) boost mode. Each emblazoned with a playing card hand-painted by the same artist who painted Sheene’s helmets engine – nothing more than a flying experience.

The thing worth mentioning about this bike is that, in spite of being such a heavy bike, the Icon Sheene has only a couple of spokes in the wheels. Sounds strange and happening, but that is the fact. Each of these bikes will be bespoke, tailored to fit the purchaser’s unique requirements.

5. MTT Turbine Super Bike

Cost – $150,000

Not only is this motorcycle expensive, it’s also extremely fast.  MTT Turbine Super Bike aka Y2K Turbine Super Bike is a combination of both most expensive and super fast bike. The bike also holds the Guinness World Record for being the most powerful motorcycle which has entered a series of production.

The turbine engine in this one is made by Rolls Royce, producing 238 kW (320 hp), the motorcycle has a recorded top speed of 227 mph (370 km/h). The unique thing about this bike is that it is loaded with various gadgets, such as 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. This bike seams to be pretty popular in Hollywood. It starred in the movie “Torque”.