Thursday, September 11, 2014

10 most expensive bikes in the world

The cheapest bike in this ranking is sold for 302 thousand dollars! These 10 motors are for real connoisseurs. These are the 10 most expensive bike ever sold at auction: 9 1937 Crocker "Hemi Head" - 302 000 USD Two motor divided 9th place. Albert Crocker started making bikes in 1936, after years of experimenting with internal combustion engines. This bike was owned by the legendary Steve McQueen. It is one of only 50 pieces that exist today. Was sold in 2012 for 302,000 dollars from the auction house Bonham. 9 1940 Crocker "Big Tank" - 302 000 dollars sold for that amount in 2012. Only 72 pieces were produced of this model. The latter was produced in 1940. At that time, all companies begin to produce parts needed by the army for World War II. After the war, Amber Crocker does more bikes. 8 1907 Harley Davidson Strap Tank Single - 352 000 dollars This is the most expensive Harley sold through an auction. Transaction is auction house Goodings & Company. Harley Davidson motorcycles made ​​from 1904. Their models are very popular after the invention of the V-Twin engine. Of this model are manufactured only 150 pieces. 7 1949 Vincent Series C Black Lightning - 382 000 dollars This is one of the most legendary models in the world. The series was produced from 1948 to 1952, as there were only 32 pieces. At that time they were the fastest bikes in the world. One of them was sold at auction by Bonhams in 2008 for 382,000 dollars. 6 1929 Brough Superior SS-100-455000 dollar is known as the Rolls Royce-seen to the motors. In 1929 George Brough produced only 29 pieces. They have two 1,000cc V-Twin engines and have been able to develop more than 160 km / hour. This was sold at auction in the museum Naynes International Motor Museum for 455,000 dollars in 2011. 

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