The most expensive bike of the century

A half century ago, Sylvester Howard Roper designing his first motorcycle. Exactly 1860, Howard's work can be displayed at exhibitions circus in the eastern United States.

Then in the second world war, Europe contributed a lot to popularize motorcycle. At that time, the motor is used as a quick and simple transportation. Technology was growing. The motorcycle continued to be created more powerful and faster. Even one of the production Dodge motor, able to go above 600 km per hour.

Later, motor manufacturers do not just compete on speed and strength. They also compete in the uniqueness. Therefore, the price could soar. Here's a list of most expensive motorcycles in the world version of the Most Expensive Journal starting from the cheapest.

1. MV-Augusta F4CC
MV-Augusta F4CCSepeda this bike was created Claudio Castiglioni, MV director. He wants to create a spectacular motorcycle that meets the needs as well as something unique. Motorcycle with a price of U.S. $ 120 thousand or approximately Rp1, 08 billion is able to go 315 miles per hour.

Motor is equipped with 1078 cc engine and can produce 198 horsepower. F4CC only made 100 units with each motorcycle has a serial number on the disc platinum near the driver.

2. MTT Turbine Superbike
This bike priced at $ 150 thousand or Rp1, 35 billion. Equivalent to high price, this bike can jump quickly. MTT Turbine Superbike is known as Y2K Turbine which has previously been awarded the Guinness World Record as the most powerful motor ever mass-produced.

Turbine engines made by Rolls Royce and able to spend more power than 300 hp (horsepower). This bike also offers a carbon fiber frame, at the rear mounted camera with LCD color screen, front and rear radar detector equipped with a laser, one-touch Smart Start ignition, and many other cool devices. Motor is quite popular in Hollywood. MTT Turbine has starred in the movie Torque.

3. Icon Sheene
Icon SheeneMotor for U.S. $ 160 thousand or Rp1, 44 billion was made by Andrew Morris sebegai tribute to the legendary Grand Prix champion, Barry Sheene, who died in 2003.

Using a 1400cc turbocharged engine, this motorcycle can produce power 250 hp. This bike helmets will be painted by the painter Sheene, Mike Fairholme. Each motor will be booked in advance, adapted to the buyer.

4. Macchia Nera motorcycle concept

motorcycle concept is the concept NeraMeski Macchia, Macchia valued U.S. $ 201 thousand or approximately Rp1, 8 billion. This motor is built using a Ducati 998RS engine. Italian motorcycle designer, specially made Macchia is pretty and beautiful, yet simple.

Testastretta engine fitted with lightweight metal alloys, such as titanium and aluminum, so it is very mild.

5. Ecosse Titanium Series RR Limited Edition
Ecosse Titanium Series RR Limited EditionMotor is priced U.S. $ 275 thousand or Rp2, 5 billion. Ecosse Titanium has a chassis frame coated titanium with carbon fiber. Features engine using fuel injection, intercooler, supercharged 2150 cc and capable of producing 200 hp power.

Ergonomic saddle this bike and can be adjusted to taste. Motor is also equipped watch, designed by French watchmaker, BRM. This watch glow similar to a motor that produced only 10 units.

6. Dodge Tomahawk V10 superbike
Dodge Tomahawk V10 superbike Dibandrol U.S. $ 555 thousand or 5 billion, the Dodge Tomahawk concept motorcycle is reproduced from Dodge. Motor produced only 10 units and are offered at Christmas 2003. Dodge Tomahawk V10 superbike engines 8.3 liters and 10 cylinders. No wonder when the motor is able to go 640 km per hour. While acceleration 0-100 km per hour can be reached in 2.5 seconds.

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