- Ducati 1199 Superleggera
- Ducati Paul Smart 1000
- Crocker “Big Tank”
- Vincent Black Lightning Supercharged
- The Yamaha BMS Chopper
- E90 AJS Porcupine
- British Vincent Black Shadow
- Crocker
From old to new, vintage to fresh, power to style, motorcycles are dangerous and seductive. Opposed to its counterpart with four wheels, this two wheel demon is for pros only. So make way as we get into the sickest, most outrageously expensive and innovative bikes on earth.
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Ducati 1199 Superleggera
The Ducati Superleggera is straight up bad. This ultra-exclusive motorcycle can’t even be used on the speedway as it was literally banned from the world Superbike competition.That's how fast it goes, they don't even let you compete if you own it.
The Superleggera was modeled after the Ducati 1199 Panigale with a brand new carbon fiber makeover. Every nut, bolt, and screw are now carbon fiber infused. The Superleggera includes the iconic Rosso-Corsa reddish-orange paint which is a classic Ducati exclusive colorway. Only 500 were built and all have been sold except supposedly a rumored 50. So if you get your hands on one, don’t hesitate.
Ducati Paul Smart 1000
Named after British road racer and Grand Prix rider Paul Smart, this bike was built in honor of his famous Imola race victory in 72. The structure and appearance are in tribute towards the bike Paul used to make history, the 750 Imola Desmo. This bike was supposed to recreate the café racer like feel. A homage to 70s motorcycles. Collectors who know, know. This bike is timeless. Classy. And one hell of a heavy fever of polished green finished frames and Italian Pirelli phantom tires.
1939 Crocker “Big Tank”
The 1939 Crocker “Big Tank” is an inspiration for any motorcycle manufacturer in the world. Considered to be the first “factory custom”, the crocker included a scallop paint job and polished cast-aluminum fuel tanks. The hot trend began in the US. This trend consisted of riders chopping the frames of their Harley-Davidson bikes making them lower and stockier for the best handling possible. Crockers are known to be reliable and sturdy as well as an all time barnyard classic. This bike was sold for $715,000 American dollars at a Mecum auction.
1949 Vincent Black Lightning Supercharged
Crafted by Reg Dearden, Vincent motorcycles are some of the most mystifying collectible motorcycles out there. Any decent motorcycle aficionado would know everything about the machinery, which makes Vincent motorcycles stand out from the rest as one of the founders who laid down the blueprint to bike making. We are talking about legendary world speed bikes meant to break world records in the late 40s early 50’s. Most importantly the world speed record of 1949.
In the quest of achieving the speed record 11 Black Lighting’s were summoned. Black Lightning's are fast and disruptive.As well as being celebrated for their expensive prices. None of the Black Lightnings were actually ever used for the world speed record.
The Yamaha BMS Chopper
The Yamaha BMS chopper sold for $3million dollars in 2022 due to its irresistible aesthetics and ridiculously opulent features. Including the whole bike being made out of 24 karat gold and a red velvet upholstered seat for your derriere. That being said, this bike is strictly a collectors item, not for actual use. Kept as a visual stimuli, or as an entertainment room centerpiece.
1949 E90 AJS Porcupine
This AJS bike manufacturer only constructed 4 Porcupine units in 1949. The Porcupine is a motorcycle with an open frame and “jam-pot” shocks which make the bike look kind of silly to the uninitiated. The extremely rare motorcycle comes with a 500 cc aluminum alloy engine. An interesting fact is that one of the four bikes was considered so special it was housed and left on display at the Coventry National Motorcycle Museum for twenty years. The Porcupine is worth a sumptuous $7 million dollars.
British Vincent Black Shadow
Some may say the original gangster of motor bikes, the Black Shadow is unrivaled when it comes to rare. Assembled in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, anyone who has ever come into contact with a black shadow knows why it made the list. Vincent HRD produced some of the fastest and most slick motorcycles known to man up until closing its factory in 1955. Similar to the black lightning, the Black Shadow is known for being the first superbike of its kind. In February 1948, the Black Shadow was released, featuring as the newest and fastest bike as it pushed 125 mph.
1938 Crocker
Designed by the visionary Al Crocker of the famous Crocker motorcycle company, the 1938 Crocker originally came built with an Indian engine.
Crocker was a former dealer of Indian Motorcycles and even had his own Indian dealership. WWII ended Crocker's dream of producing more bikes. Crocker was only able to make about hundred bikes in his lifetime. Today a Crocker bike goes for $300-$400K.
Whether you're into mega rare classic super bikes, or outrageously priced moto-bikes, crotch rockets are badass. From 7 million dollar Yamaha Choppers to basically mythical Vincent Black Shadows, there's a little bit of something for every bike enthusiast out there on this list.
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