Imagine a bike that costs as much as 22 Swift hatchbaks; or for the matter, 3 Mercedes Benz C-Class sedans. If that seems crazy, check the price tag of Ducati 1299 Superleggera. At a whopping Rs 1.12 crore, it is one of the most expensive motorcycles on offer. But for bike enthusiasts, there really is no limit.
Ducati 1299 Superleggera
Price: Rs 1.12 crore
The Ducati 1299 Superleggera is the most expensive limited offer bike manufactured by the Italian company. All 500 units manufactured by the company have been sold out. Fitted with a 1,285cc liquid-cooled Superquadro Desmodromic L-twin engine, it churns out an awesome 215PS of power at 11000rpm and 146.5Nm of torque at 9000rpm. The bike sports dual 330mm disc brakes with Brembo Monobloc Evo M50 calipers and a single 245mm rear disc. It is loaded with race-bred technologies like Ducati Traction Control Evo, Ducati Slide Control, Ducati Power Launch, and Engine Brake Control.
Kawasaki Ninja H2R
Price: Rs 69.80 lakh
Ninja H2R is a not just another superbike from the Kawasaki stable. It is a bike built to scorch the racetrack. Powered by a 998cc supercharged, liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder engine that generates a whopping 330PS of power at 156Nm, the bike slays competition with consumate ease. The brakes comprise a pair of 330mm Brembo discs up front and a 250mm rear disc. The package includes Bosch six-axis inertial measurement unit, Kawasaki Corner Management Function (KCMF), Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC), Kawasaki Launch Control Mode (KLCM), Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), Kawasaki Engine Brake Control, and Ohlins electronic steering damper.
Big Dog K9 Red Chopper-111
Price: Rs 59 lakh
The bike with the longest name also grabs the most attention on the street. With tyres as wide as those of an SUV, it is a monster of a bike with a 1,807cc V-twin motor mated to a 6-speed transmission. Twin discs do the braking duty. The bike has lots of optional extras like premium seats, exhausts and handlebars.
Harley-Davidson CVO Limited
Price: Rs 51.35 lakh
This all-American, chrome and leather tourer is powered by 1,868cc twin-cooled Milwaukee-Eight engine which belts out 165Nm of torque at 3,250rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission and the power is transferred to the rear by a chain drive. The bike has a tyre pressure monitoring system, touchscreen infotainment system, an intelligent audio system that’s speed-sensitive, voice recognition for phone functions, USB, and Bluetooth support.
Ducati Panigale S Anniversario
Price: Rs 47.17 lakh
This limited edition Ducati is powered by a 1,285cc Superquadro L-Twin liquid-cooled engine which pumps out 205PS of power at 10,500rpm and 144.6Nm of torque at 8,750rpm. Brakes comprise dual 330mm discs with Brembo M50 Monobloc calipers at the front and a single 245mm disc at the rear. It is packed with electronic features like riding and power modes, cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati quick-shifter (DQS) up/down, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), and Engine Brake Control (EBC).
(Cover Picture – Ducati 1299 Superleggera )