The 9 Most Expensive Bikes in the World

What’s the most expensive bike in the world? What’s the most expensive bike ever made? It depends on how you look at it and who you ask, but there are bikes out there that will run you into the tens of thousands (and even over one hundred thousand) of dollars. We’ve put together this list of the 9 most expensive bikes in the world to help you find them, as well as learn more about what makes them so special. If money were no object, which bike would you buy?

1. $500,000 Colnago C59 Disk

When you purchase a bike for half a million dollars, you should have some idea of why. You may not know much about bicycles, but you can see that Colnago knows what they’re doing—the C59 Disk has been ridden to three consecutive Tour de France wins. It’s also made from carbon fiber, making it both extremely light and extremely durable. All things considered, that price isn’t so outrageous after all. #2. $250,000 Ferrari 250 GTO: In 1963, Enzo Ferrari decided he wanted to make one more special model before he retired—so he hired his son-in-law and best mechanic Carlo Chiti to work on an already beautiful race car design.

2. $250,000 Pinarello Dogma F8

This ultra-luxe road bike is an engineering marvel that includes a patented F8 electronic shifting system that allows riders to shift without taking their hands off of their handlebars. Riders can shift up or down by pressing buttons on either side of their handlebars, and it will automatically find optimal gear for any incline or decline. The Pinarello Dogma F8 also comes with carbon fiber wheels (which alone cost $5,000) and Shimano’s Dura-Ace Di2 9070 groupset (which alone costs about $7,000). The frame itself weighs just 7.9 pounds—about as much as your average mountain bike—and its aerodynamic design makes it one of the fastest bikes around.

3. $200,000 KTM RC8R V-RACE

An Italian bike enthusiast commissioned KTM to build a limited edition model of its RC8R superbike that is, according to reports, virtually indistinguishable from a MotoGP machine. The result is a piece of machinery that, with good cause, justifies its price tag through exclusivity. Only 100 KTM RC8R V-RACEs will be built and sold worldwide at $200,000 a piece (that’s $2 million per bike). How exclusive? Each buyer must agree not to sell his or her RC8R for at least two years after purchase. And if you think about it, that’s actually a pretty sweet deal: You get a brand new motorcycle for only $100k...and then you get two years of use before having to find someone else who’ll pay $200k for it!

4. $150,000 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Tricolore Corse

This limited-edition Ducati is one of only 500 made. The bike was inspired by a partnership with Ducati Corse, and the Italian soccer team Juventus. Only 2o were slated for sale outside of Italy, so snatch one up quickly if you’re interested! #3. $155,000 Kawasaki Ninja H2R: If you’ve got 155 large to drop on a motorcycle, you might as well go all out. The Ninja H2R has been dubbed the world’s fastest production motorcycle by Kawasaki. It can reach speeds of 300 km/h (186 mph) – that means it can go from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 1 second!

5. $100,000 KTM X-Bow R

KTM’s X-Bow R is a German-built sports car with a maximum speed of 160 mph. In 2011, one sold for $100,000. #4. $102,500 F1 Carbon: The F1 Carbon was built by a British company called Ultima Sports and has been described as the world’s most exclusive production bike. Only three were ever made, and they cost about $102,500 each. #3. $150,000 MV Agusta F4CC: This Italian machine can go from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 200 mph—but it costs about $150,000 to buy one new. #2.

6. $100,000 Yamaha YZF-R1M

Motorcycle enthusiasts and speed freaks around the world have been drooling over this 2014 model ever since it was unveiled during EICMA, one of Europe’s largest motorcycle shows. The Yamaha YZF-R1M is a rare creation, built for pure speed and exhilaration. It has an all-aluminum chassis with carbon fiber wheels and bodywork, air intake and ignition cover, lightweight forged aluminum Marchesini wheels, and Brembo monobloc brakes at both ends. Its 1,000cc inline four-cylinder engine pumps out more than 200 horsepower to drive its six-speed transmission that sends power to its rear wheel via chain drive. This bike will top out at about 186 miles per hour and can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 2.5 seconds. If you want to get your hands on one of these beauties, you’ll need $100,000 or more!

7. $80,000 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon Edition

While we’re a long way off from our first $100,000 bike, Kawasaki is bringing us closer with its new Carbon Edition of their 2014 Ninja H2 sportbike. The supercharged bike costs a cool $80,000 and is limited to just 300 models, so get on your best Armani suit and head over to your local Kawasaki dealer as soon as possible. If you can afford it, that is. And if you don’t live in Japan, where these are being sold exclusively. Oh well, keep dreaming.

8. $65,000 BMW S1000RR HP4 Race Edition

BMW’s HP4 Race Edition version of its S1000RR superbike is reportedly good for 198hp and 124.1 lb-ft of torque when we rode it last year. That was more than enough to beat an exotic Italian supercar around a racetrack—and it makes for one hell of a bike, too. Oh yeah: It costs just over $65,000, new. The BMW HP4 Race Edition comes with carbon fiber wheels and Brembo brakes. And if you’re wondering about that price tag, consider that it includes a race kit that will allow you to compete in sanctioned races around the world. You can even buy matching leather racing suits if you want (though they aren’t included).

9. $58,500 Suzuki GSX-R750 Le MANS 2011 Edition (2011)

Though it’s not as expensive as other bikes on our list, the 2011 Suzuki GSX-R750 Le MAN's edition is impressive nonetheless. Built to commemorate Suzuki’s role in winning four consecutive Le Mans 24 Hour endurance races from 2009 to 2012, only 300 of these one-of-a-kind vehicles were produced—and each comes with a special hologram badge certifying its authenticity. As with most high-performance racing bikes, specs are top secret. But rumor has it that they have more than 750 horsepower and can reach speeds over 200 miles per hour. (Though we wouldn’t recommend trying that.)

Summary

These days, there is a huge variety of bike brands and models on offer, ranging from those built for speed to bikes for those who want nothing more than to get around town or campus in style. However, if you really want to ride in luxury and style, then investing in a designer bike can be worthwhile. You might think that spending tens of thousands of dollars on a bike is excessive, but some people would disagree! We’ve decided to showcase ten of the most expensive bikes ever sold. Some are available to buy now, while others are only one-off custom jobs. They all have one thing in common though: they cost an absolute fortune! Let’s take a look at these stunningly beautiful (and expensive) machines...