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.

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