Expensive motorcycle with a special performance ever produced a world-class manufacturer is the highest achievement or obsession ever imagined by man.
Price motorcycles with big
engine capacity even beyond the price of the car with some luxury category. But this is negligible compared with the following motorcycles, which searched from various sources there are five expensive motorcycles in the category of special performance ever made in the world.
Here are the bike:
1. Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike (550,000 U.S. dollars)
Dodge Tomahawk introduced in 2003 by
DaimlerChrysler. When introduced did not mention the price. However, the media estimates 250,000
U.S. dollars. Cost of production per unit of 200,000 U.S. dollars. But according to the
Dodge official website allpar.com citing
Reuters news agency said that
Neiman Marcus buy 10 units of this bike with a unit price of U.S. $ 550,000 (Rp. 6 billion).
If you look at the engine, until now there is no bike that could beat it. Total 8.3 liter capacity of engine which consists of 10 cylinders with 90 degree V-configuration. This engine is taken from the
Dodge Viper the Chyrsler's pride supercar in the early 1990s.
This motorcycle is also claimed to be able to reach speeds of 640 km/h with a total weight of 680 kg. Its uniqueness, this bike has 4-wheel with independent suspension. Both front and rear wheels mounted tandem so that the configuration is similar to the ATV. Acceleration 0-100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds.
2. Ecosse Titanium Series (250,000 U.S. dollars)
Ecosse Titanium motorcycle chassis is made of titanium as well as the two of its mufflers. Aside from the Grade 9 titanium pipes that have a ceramic finish. The entire body is made of carbon fiber coated with varnish. The design is considered innovative and is made in limited quantities.
Then the weight of this motor reaches 400 kg. The entire machine exterior with chrome plated that is very exclusive and shiny appearance.
This motor uses V2 engine with capacity of 2,150cc, equipped with a supercharger, intercooler and fuel injection system. And power output of 200 PS with torque of 29 kgm. Another exclusive feature are a padded, ergonomic and adjustable saddle, plus serial number engraved on handlebar clamps and plates.
The unique wheels of this motorcycle are made from carbon fiber coated with varnish. In addition luxury accessories, BRM watches designed in accordance with color and design of Ecosse Titanium.
3. Macchia Nera Concept Bike (200,000 U.S. dollars)
Macchia Nera Concept Bike uses
Ducati 998RS engine, is the work of Italian designers and engineers who want to create motorcycle with very good technology, lightweight, and expensive. The goal is to make this bike as The Ultimate Track Bike.
The Testastretta engine fitted in the frame is made of lightweight metal, which is a mixture of titanium and aluminum.
Look from side the Macchia Nera framework looks like ropes binding the machine. Designed as a minimalist
naked bike, but in terms of aesthetics assessed awesome.
This bike was not mass-produced. However if anyone wants to have it be ordered with the requirement to provide money more than Rp. 2.35 billion.
4. MTT Gas Turbine Superbike (175,000 U.S. dollars)
MTT
Gas Turbine Superbike is not only expensive but also faster. Used to act in the movie "Torque". The fastest record MTT Gas Turbine Superbike recorded in the Guinness World Book Record. Hence given the nickname "Most Powerful Motorcycle Ever to Enter Series Production".
Using Rolls Royce Allison 250 series turbine engine, which is capable of producing big power and 2-speed automatic transmission and a frame of aluminum. Weighing of bike just 227 kg. According to MTT the bike maker from Louisiana, if the engine is modified, the power of this motorcycle can reach 420 PS and torque of 69 kgm.
This bike was covered carbon fiber fairing. At the rear mounted camera, while the front is equipped with a laser radar eye. To start the engine, simply touch the smart button start.
5. Icon Sheene (160,000 U.S. dollars)
This bike was created by Andrew Morris in honor of legendary British Grand Prix motorcycle champion Barry Sheene, who died in 2003 at the age of 52. As such, only 52 of these 250 hp, turbocharged 1,400 cc motorcycles will be created, each emblazoned with a playing card hand-painted by the same artist who painted Sheene’s helmets, Mike Fairholme. Each of these bikes will be bespoke, tailored to fit the purchaser’s unique requirements.
The engine is a hand-built, Garrett turbocharged Suzuki GSX1400 air-cooled lump (because it looks like an engine) with Carrillo rods, Wiseco pistons and other competition-spec internals. 250 hp with 133 lb/ft is claimed at the rear wheel, even in lowest (0.4 bar) boost mode. This is wrapped in an all-aluminum, purpose-built Spondon tubular frame complemented by an aluminum Fabrication Techniques swing-arm with Bitubo rear suspension and usd forks.
6. MV Agusta F4 CC (130,000 U.S. dollars)
MV Agusta F4 CC was designed by Claudio Castiglioni, Director of
MV Agusta Varese Italy. His obsession is a spectacular motorcycle to meet the marketing strategy while making the version that is truly special and unique.
Using his name initials "CC". This motor is capable of driving at high speed up to 315 km/h. With 1,078cc of engine capacity and producing 198 PS of power.
Compared with the MotoGP racing bike, high prices of MV Agusta F4 CC because there are additional platinum plate placed over the center of the handlebars which shows the model number from 1 to 100. As a characteristic exclusive and owned by a few people. This motor is also rated as a masterpiece of the company.
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Macchia Nera Concept Bike uses Ducati 998RS engine, is the work of Italian designers and engineers who want to create motorcycle with very good technology, lightweight, and expensive. The goal is to make this bike as The Ultimate Track Bike.
