Motorcycles have had mass appeal to 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. The motorcycle was displayed  at fairs and circuses around the eastern U.S.. Europeans also had their  hand in popularizing motorcycles and, during the World Wars, motorcycles  functioned as a quick means of transportation.
As the motorcycle progressed, the engines and frames became bigger, sleeker, faster and more powerful, resulting in the high-tech and expensive motorcycles of today. If you can afford one, a custom motorcycle built to your exact specifications is within reach.
MV-Augusta F4CC – $120,000
This  expensive motorcycle was created by Claudio Castiglioni, MV’s director.  He wanted to create a spectacular motorcycle that met strategic  marketing needs while also being something truly special and unique. The  expensive motorcycle bearing his very own initials “CC” has a top speed  of 315 kph (195 mph), 1078 cc’s and a 198 hp engine. Each bike boasts a  platinum plate located near the top of the steering column showing the  model number from 1 to 100, making this motorcycle all the more special  to its owners.
MTT Turbine SuperBike – $150,000
Not  only is this motorcycle expensive, it’s also extremely fast. This bike,  also known as the Y2K Turbine Superbike, is the Guinness World Record  holder for the “Most Powerful Motorcycle Ever to Enter Series  Production”. The turbine engine in this one is made by Rolls Royce and  is capable of over 300hp. The motorcycle also boasts carbon fiber  fairings, a rear mounted camera with LCD color display, forward-and  rear-looking radar detector with laser scrambler, one touch “Smart  Start” ignition, and many other cool gadgets. This bike seams to be  pretty popular in Hollywood. It starred in the movie “Torque” and even  Jay Leno owns one!
Icon Sheene – $160,000
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 1400cc 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.
Macchia Nera concept bike – $201,000
Built  around a Ducati 998RS engine, this motorcycle’s Italian designers and  engineers set out to create an extremely high tech and expensive  motorcycle that would be thought of as “the ultimate track bike” that is  “simply beautiful and beautifully simple”. The Testastretta engine is  fitted with lightweight metals and alloys, like titanium and aluminum,  making it very lightweight. The view from the side of the Macchia Nera  shows exposed belts and engine components, giving its design a  minimalist feel while still being aesthetically pleasing. We should add  that this bike is a one of a kind and not in produced for retail at this  point, but if you have an extra 150,000 Euros (US $201,000) laying  around for an expensive toy, your dream might come true.
Ecosse Titanium Series RR Limited Edition – $275,000
This  luxury motorbike features a titanium chassis with clear coated carbon  fiber bodywork and wheels. It features a fuel injected, intercooled,  supercharged 2,150cc billet motor and is capable of over 200 hp. Its  saddle is ergonomic and adjustable. The bike also comes with a  timepiece, designed by French watchmakers BRM, which is made to match  the bike and is engraved with the same serial number as the handlebar  clamp and VIN plate. This bike is limited to only 10 units.
Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike – $555,000
This  reproduction of Dodge’s concept bike is considered an “automotive  sculpture,” as it is not street legal in the US. Ten of these bikes were  offered by Neiman Marcus in their 2003 Christmas Book. The Dodge  Tomahawk V10 superbike boasts an 8.3 liter engine (505 cubic inch), and  the 10 cylinders can bring the bike to a maximum speed of almost 400  mph. The 1500lb bike has an independent 4-wheel suspension and can reach  60 mph in around 2.5 seconds.
As the motorcycle progressed, the engines and frames became bigger, sleeker, faster and more powerful, resulting in the high-tech and expensive motorcycles of today. If you can afford one, a custom motorcycle built to your exact specifications is within reach.
MV-Augusta F4CC – $120,000

MTT Turbine SuperBike – $150,000

Icon Sheene – $160,000
Macchia Nera concept bike – $201,000

Ecosse Titanium Series RR Limited Edition – $275,000

Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike – $555,000
